Sidharth Sharotri

About Sidharth Sharotri

I work at the intersection of academia and the corporate world, helping students and young professionals transition successfully into their first corporate roles.With 21+ years of experience across recruitment, corporate training, and strategic communications, I have seen firsthand why technically qualified candidates often struggle in interviews and workplaces — and what actually works to fix that gap.As a former recruiter and executive search consultant, I understand employer expectations deeply. Today, I use that experience to design corporate readiness and employability programs for colleges, universities, and organizations, covering communication, professional behaviour, interview preparedness, and workplace mindset.I have delivered training programs for students, early-career professionals, and leadership teams across multiple industries, and have worked with organizations such as ANZ Bank, Oracle Financial Software Solutions, SABMiller India, Cisco Webex, Mercedes-Benz India, Volkswagen Group Sales India, and Bata India.I am also the author of Letters From The Open Road (Vol. 1) and continue to write on careers, work culture, and professional transitions.Core Focus Areas:– Corporate Readiness & Employability– Interview & Placement Preparation– Business Communication & Etiquette– Recruiter Mindset & Hiring Expectations– Leadership & Professional BehaviourAlways open to meaningful collaborations with educational institutions and organizations focused on improving employability outcomes.

Experience

1. Founder & Corporate Trainer

   Last Chance Media

   May 2015 — Present

   Design and deliver corporate readiness, employability, and professional skills programs for colleges, universities, and organizations.Conduct placement-focused workshops covering interview readiness, workplace communication, and recruiter expectations.Advise leadership teams and founders on strategic communications, brand positioning, and crisis management.Work closely with institutions to align training outcomes with employer expectations.

Education

• I.I.P.M.

  MBA / PGDM, Human Resources, Marketing Management, Information Technology Management

  2005 — 2007

Skills

• Talent Management
• Interviews
• Teamwork
• Engineering
• Negotiation
• Strategy
• Time Management
• Recruiting
• Public Relations
• Resume Writing
• Career Counseling
• Business Development
• Leadership
• Management