Zakaria Barkat
Hiring Cybersecurity, Software, and IT talent
- Role
- Lead Technical Recruiter at Off Grid Talent Solutions
- Location
- New York, NY, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Zakaria Barkat
I go beyond simply identifying and profiling potential candidates at a target company. I…
Experience
Lead Technical Recruiter
Feb 2018 — Present · New York, NY, US
Helped direct a team of 12 recruiters through full-cycle placement of hard-to-fill, niche, and senior positions in software, cybersecurity, data, and the cloud for various clients•Sourced, screened, and qualified candidates utilizing cold calls, job boards, social networking and alternative platforms with a yearly candidate acceptance rate of 93%•Strategized with hiring managers to optimize internal recruitment processes and solve their talent pain points•Interviewed prospective candidates to assess skill-sets, work history, and salary requirements•Continuously worked on a high volume of req-loads going up to 52 open positions at a time•Increased talent retention rates for clients by advising hiring managers on alternative compensation methods
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