Katia Mahiddine
Executive Recruitment for Startups & SMBs | Streamlined Hiring Process Builder | Human‑First Recruiter Befriending AI
- Role
- Career Consultant at ChinUp Human Capital
- Location
- Washington, DC, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Katia Mahiddine
For 17 years, I’ve been immersed in the Talent Acquisition world—on both the agency and in-house sides of the table—helping businesses build high-performing teams while ensuring every candidate experience is respectful, human, and memorable.My expertise spans the full talent lifecycle: from recruitment strategy, internal mobility, and employer branding to talent planning and global mobility. I’ve led searches across industries including telecommunications, healthcare, FMCG, and media, always thriving in fast-paced, people-first environments.What truly defines my approach is curiosity and inclusion. Having recruited across multiple countries, cultures, and functions, I’ve learned to see beyond “the one profile.” I look instead for the right blend of skill, mindset, and team chemistry—helping organizations grow stronger through diversity of talent and thought.As a freelance Talent Strategist, I now partner with growth-minded businesses to strengthen their people foundations—crafting staffing strategies, recruitment frameworks, and onboarding plans that scale sustainably. Alongside that, I coach job seekers to navigate interviews with authenticity and confidence, empowering them to tell their story effectively.Fluent in French and English, trained in Classical Arabic, familiar with Spanish, and a proud native Amazigh speaker, I value connection through language as much as through empathy. I’m passionate about people—amazed by how alike we are in our ambitions, yet continually inspired by what makes each of us unique.Let’s connect if you’re looking to attract and retain great talent, or to prepare for your next big career move.
Experience
Career Consultant
Jul 2025 — Present · US
With a strong foundation in recruiting, I coach clients looking for career development opportunities on how to articulate their strengths and improve their interviewing skills. My role at ChinUp involves leveraging my extensive experience to help individuals clarify their value and enhance their chances of landing their desired jobs.
Education
ooredoo Qatar
Workshop, Global Talent Mobility
2014 — 2014
Algiers University II, Institute of Literature and Languages
Bachelor's degree, English Language and Literature/Letters
2001 — 2005
Open2study
Certificate of achievement, Human resources
2014 — 2014
CEGOS
Certification, All about Recruitment
2013 — 2013
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