Rajat Kumar

Experience

1. Senior Technical Recruiter

   COGENT Infotech

   Jun 2024 — Present · PA, US

   I managed the end-to-end recruitment process, from sourcing and screening to submitting high-quality, vetted resumes to clients across the federal domain. My role involved filling critical positions for contracts with top-tier federal contractors such as Raytheon, CACI International, Lockheed Martin, Leidos, and others. Led full-cycle recruitment, including proactive sourcing, candidate engagement, interview coordination, and offer negotiation. Utilized platforms such as LinkedIn Recruiter, ClearanceJobs, Dice, Monster, CareerBuilder, internal Applicant Tracking System, and Boolean/niche sourcing techniques to identify and qualify top talent. Maintained a strong network of cleared candidates and consistently engaged them to ensure pipeline readiness. Performed hands-on resume formatting and tailoring to meet customer-specific needs and federal compliance standards. Provided high-quality and timely candidate submissions, ensuring strong ROI and client satisfaction. Maintained detailed candidate records and interactions within CEIPAL ATS. Mentored and guided junior recruiters and new hires on sourcing strategies, tools, and recruitment best practices. Conducted knowledge-sharing sessions on effective headhunting techniques and LinkedIn Recruiter optimization. Supported team performance by offering hands-on assistance and strategic advice to improve sourcing success rates.

Education

• Chandigarh Group of Colleges, Landran, Punjab

  Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Mechanical Engineering

• Saraswati Vidhya Mandir

  High School , Non Medical

  2013 — 2015