Hello, everyone!

I'm Rakesh Kumar, and I have the privilege of leading Talent Acquisition for the Middle East & Africa markets, all from my base in India. With over a decade of experience using the LinkedIn Recruiter platform, I've always been at the forefront of testing and adopting new LinkedIn solutions, whether they pertain to Talent Intelligence, Marketing, or Learning.

I'm passionate about leveraging innovation to continuously enhance LinkedIn's offerings and am eager to share insights and strategies that have worked for me. At the same time, I'm keen to learn from other experienced leaders about innovative ways to integrate these products effectively within corporate functions.

I look forward to connecting with this vibrant community, exchanging ideas, and together pushing the boundaries of what's possible. Let's create a more inclusive and dynamic future in talent acquisition!

Hello everyone! I'm Amit Anand. I have over 25 years of experience and have held leadership roles in recruitment, HR and DEIB.

I am currently based in Goa, India and in my current role, I shuttle often to London, Singapore & Dubai for work .

I empower talent leaders to achieve hiring success by transitioning their teams from legacy applicant tracking systems and outdated talent tech to our proprietary, next-generation AI technology & talent intelligence. At X0PA AI, we serve as the hiring operating system for hundreds of satisfied customers worldwide. In my current role, I lead the Alliances & Partnerships portfolio, driving X0PA's global expansion.

I have been utilizing LinkedIn Talent Solutions products for over a decade, leveraging tools like LinkedIn Recruiter, Sales Navigator & LinkedIn Learning.

I aim to connect, network, and collaborate with like-minded professionals, share insights on diversity and inclusion in recruitment, and learn about the latest trends and innovations in HRTech and, AI’s impact on recruitment processes.

My goal is to contribute to and benefit from the collective knowledge of this vibrant community! Happy to be part of it!

Hi everyone!

I'm Naseem Shahid - Senior Recruiter at Motive

I’m based in Pakistan.

I’ve been using LinkedIn Recruiter to spot the best talent and manage my work effectively. And I’m also a big fan of LinkedIn Learning for continuous growth and upskilling.

I have joined this community to learn from other TA professionals, share insights, and stay updated on best practices in recruitment, TA strategy and employer branding. Looking forward to great discussions!

Hello everyone!!

I’m Sanaa, and I have been in the Talent Acquisition space for 12 years out of which around 5 have been focused on transformation. 

I am located in wonderful Dubai all my life and have been fortunate to meet some awesome people along the way.

In terms of LinkedIn Talent Solutions, I am closely connected with the Recruiting solutions and Learning. I find the constant evolution of the products refreshing and enjoy working closely with LinkedIn people since they are the best! 

My goal is to connect with the other users in the community and use this platform as a means to propose new ideas, solve existing issues and stay close to what is happening in my industry.

‍♀️ I'm Scarlett - Talent Acquisition Specialist at M Group!

I’m based in Bristol, England

I’ve been using linkedin recruiter for over 10 years now and find it to be one of the best tools and platforms to find talent! I also love the learning centre, and the support from our account managers as well 

I like to contribute where I can to help others, and connect with other like minded people. Seems like a great little community here!!

Something about me: I love reading!!!

Hi everyone!

My name is Hanna, and I work as a Recruitment Consultant for a Norwegian talent partner company called Amby I work mainly with roles in the tech industry, but I’ve also dabbled in the energy sector, particularly renewables - that was super rewarding!

 I am based in Poland. Currently, I am in the process of relocating to Las Vegas, NV 🪩

I’ve used LinkedIn Recruiter for over 3 years now, and I’m looking forward to trying LinkedIn Learning soon.

I hope I get to see and contribute to great conversations here. Looking forward to exploring the community, and learning together!

‍♀️ I'm Sean - Principal Talent Acquisition Partner at BenchSci

I’m based in Berkshire, England in a small village you’ll never of heard of 

I’ve been using linkedin recruiter for around 12 years and have found it one of the most useful tools that are out there for a recruiter, in recent years I’ve taken to creating content on the platform which you can find HERE! (feel free to connect). Utilising this platform to build a personal brand (Sean the TA Guy) has helped me truly express myself and make deeper connections to my network.

I want to connect people get them talking and spark the conversations that captivates people!

Hi everyone, I'm Ivett—happy to be here! :)

I've been working in recruitment for over 9 years, and I’m currently a Lead Recruitment Consultant at an international agency. Sometimes, it feels like too much even for a dumpling (as we say in Hungarian—yes, it's a fun little expression! ), but even after all these years, I still love what I do.

I mainly recruit in the Shared Service Center sector, with a strong focus on finance, which is especially close to my heart. Beyond 360° recruitment, I also mentor, train, provide career coaching, and work with the Gestalt methodology in coaching.

Greetings from sunny Budapest!

Hello! I'm Montse, HR Director at New Work (Tech industry)

Based in Barcelona.

I’m passionate about continuous learning—LinkedIn Learning is an amazing tool for developing skills and growing professionally.

Looking forward to connecting with great professionals and staying updated on current trends!

Hi everyone, my name is Sarah Anwar, and I am currently based in Cairo, Egypt, originally from Alexandria. I work at Alexander Mann Solutions (AMS) and in July 2025, I will be celebrating my 4th year anniversary with the company. I have started my career in Talent Acquisition in 2018. Currently, I am a Lead Specialist in Performance & Talent. Prior to this role, I had been outsourced via AMS to Novo Nordisk as a Lead Sourcing Specialist and then to the Nestlé Global Team as a Talent Intelligence (Insights) Consultant.

I hold a master’s in business administration (MBA) and several recognized certifications, including Certified Competency-Based Interviews Professional, Certified Assessor for running assessment centres, Certified KPI Professional and Certified Professional Trainer from ESLSCA University.

As a LinkedIn SME and Champion at AMS, I stay updated with the latest market trends. I actively participate in the sourcing review group in my organization and have been conducting sourcing training since I have joined AMS. Additionally, I have been part of the reviewing team for the sourcing with GenAI training. I am adept at gathering and analysing market information to deliver recruitment insights and intelligence, supporting the development and execution of effective recruitment strategies. My expertise also includes setting and reviewing SMART objectives.

Furthermore, I am a Mental Wellness Ambassador, Sourcing Trainer and Global Virtual Trainer (GVT). I am also part of the Women’s ERG in AMS and have a keen interest in the Enneagram, a personality assessment tool that helps me understand myself and others better. Before shifting to a career in Human Resources and Talent Acquisition in 2018, I was a Designer with a bachelor’s degree in design and graphic communication from Alexandria University.

Very nice to e-meet you all! 

Hi Everyone, 

My name is Brendan (you can call me Bren) - I lead Talent Sourcing and Talent Intelligence at adidas. I’m based in the Manchester in the UK. I’ve been using LIR and LITI for many years, almost too many to count. I’m here to learn and contribute what I can, and always interested in connecting and networking with industry leaders. 

Connect with me

All the best,

Bren ///

Hello! My name is Arshad Barkati. I am an HR lead based in Gurgaon, India. My key areas of work include talent strategy, employee experience, and organizational development. I enjoy LinkedIn as it helps me network with people, stay updated, and amplify my voice. I look forward to learning from the insights shared by others.

Hello there!
My name is Paulo and I have over 8 years of experience in the tech industry.
I have a great appreciation for hard work, dedication, and competence. I had worked as a freelancer, beta tester, gaming, and community and project manager.

I have watched Mr. Robot and Halt and Catch Fire multiple times and now I am here.

" A lot of people are gonna want us to fail. But that’s because we’re the future and there’s nothing scarier than that"

I am excited to see how we’ll create the future.

Judy Park, Employer Brand and Early Career Lead for The Toro Company

Bloomington, MN- USA

LinkedIn Learning ( 3-4 years) and just jumped back onto Recruiter ( few weeks) 

Network. Be inspired by the community of like-minded leaders in the world of Talent.

  Paul Duke, IT solutions ( Staff Augmentation)

https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulduke

🌏 Where are you located?  Atlanta

I use  Sales Navigator, Talent insights and Recruiter for about 4 years

Looking to connect and learning about using different ways to use these products. 

Hi! I’m DJ Husted. I work as a Training and Development Coordinator for a theatre design consultancy. I also support ATDNYC as the VP of Programs. I live and work in NYC.

I love LinkedIn Learning and I’ve been using it since I transitioned into my new field. With my background in K12 education, I’ve got an excellent command of public speaking, emotional intelligence, and learning psychology. But I was lacking in business acumen and organizational psychology as well as some of the different software. LinkedIn Learning has been pivotal in learning these principles in the flow of my work.

I hope to make some new contacts, hear about what people are working on, share my successes and struggles, and broaden my community. I’m looking forward to meeting!

Hello everyone! I'm thrilled to be part of this community! As a Business Development & Technical Recruiter with experience in staffing for top tech companies like AWS and Carvana, I’m excited to connect with like-minded professionals and share insights. Looking forward to collaborating, learning, and growing with all of you!

Hi everyone, I’m Jason P. Matuska! With 15+ years of experience in technical recruiting, I’ve had the privilege of helping Fortune 500 companies and high-growth startups find top talent. My expertise spans engineering, GTM, and niche tech roles, and I take pride in building strong relationships with both hiring managers and candidates.

I hold 13 AIRS certifications and have received 168+ LinkedIn recommendations, reflecting my commitment to excellence in recruiting. I thrive on solving hiring challenges, leveraging cutting-edge sourcing techniques, and driving process improvements to ensure a seamless hiring experience.

Currently at Prudent Engineering, I’m always open to networking and discussing innovative hiring strategies. If you’re looking for top talent or just want to connect, let’s chat!

Hello to everyone in the US and around the world! I enjoyed reading many of the posts prior to mine and where you are all from. 

My name is Carol Ann and my husband and I have an Retained Executive Search Firm in San Francisco Bay (we live N. of the Golden Gate Bridge in Marin County). www.wentworthexecutiverecruiting.co 

I have enjoyed my Career in search for 35 yrs. I launched my first start up at the age of 25 in the Midwest which was an International Modeling and Talent Agency, securing talent for The FORD Agency in New York and placing talent all over the world. It was a wonderful experience that I had for 10 yrs.Life shifted and it brought me to the corporate world of Executive Search.  

I was recruited to the Executive Retained style of search when I was all of 35 and was mentored by one of the top people in this vertical. I was fortunate to bring my recruiting skills and the “mindful methodology” I had created back than over to this firm. I headed up the Engineer desk/Full-time for several yrs. I loved learning about the projects this talent worked on. 

Fast forward to today - I am grateful that 9 ½ years ago I opened my own firm. I specialize in “critical hires” for the C-Suite and Management level of Career opportunities. However, while I love this area very much (and have done this in every discipline imaginable from Global Renewable Energy, FinTech, Billion dollar realestate development companies-succession plans, Commercial TI, Medical Doctors, Cancer Research Scientists, Board Members, Luxury Home Builders, Hydrogen Capture Co., and so much more). We are very fortunate as all of our business comes into the office by referrals. 

One client - a global company we worked with in Silicon Valley kept us on for 9 yrs. to help them build their team, that was 48 placements ago with 30 of the people still with this company. 

I’m excited about this group as I would like to support and help others in this space. My husband and I wrote a book called “A MINDFUL CAREER.” (on Amazon) and we have our next book coming out this summer called “A MINDFUL WORKPLACE.” We bring a “mindful methodology” to all we do in recruiting, a Mind.Body.Soul philosophy. For me it’s not about alignining someone with a ‘job’ but to help them find their calling, their purpose, their CAREER. 

I look forward to contributing - however I can. With gratitude, Carol Ann Wentworth

“When we change the way we look at things, the things we look at change.” Dr. Wayne Dyer  

Very inspiring! What a rock star background! Welcome!

Hi LinkedIn Talent Community! My name is Chris Stockdell and I am a Corporate Talent Partner in the SaaS/Tech industry

Based in the north Houston, TX area (The Woodlands if you know it )

I am an avid LinkedIn Recruiter user, company brand advocate and coach for job seekers

Hoping to continue to hone my skills in recruitment, talent acquisition, branding, networking, AI, industry insights and any opportunities enhance utilization and expertise 

Hello, LinkedIn Talent Community!

I’m Fernando Espinosa, I’ve spent the last 31 years immersed in executive search and talent management, and I currently serve as CEO of Top Notch Finders, a boutique search firm and franchise of Sanford Rose specializing in placing global, regional, USA, Mexico, and LatAm executives and professionals in the manufacturing industry.

One of my great passions is the Talent Metamanagement framework—an approach that sees employees as co-creators of success, integrates both human and technological capabilities, and places people at the heart of every strategic decision. I’m also a huge believer in Agile and accelerated learning, AI/ML tools, and predictive analytics to empower teams and drive ethical innovation in HR.

I’m based in sunny San Diego, California, where I have the unique opportunity to tap into the best of the US-Mexico border region. 

Here’s to continuous growth, collaboration, and innovation—thank you, LinkedIn, for bringing us all together!

Hi, I’m Jessica – I have over 20 years of experience in HR and recruiting. Outside of work, I’m a mom of two energetic boys and a dog mom to Bubba, my 115 lb boxer . All three keep me on my toes with their endless energy.

Based in: Boston, MA

Industry: Market Research

Current Role: Manager, Talent Acquisition

LinkedIn Talent Solutions: A longtime user and huge advocate of LinkedIn! It’s an invaluable tool for expanding my network and continuously growing my recruiting expertise.

What I’m Looking to Gain: I’m eager to connect with and learn from fellow recruiters and industry peers to keep growing both personally and professionally.

Hi all, Casey Medina here. I’m part of the University Technical Recruiting team at Oracle and have been in the campus technical recruiting space for 8 years now.

Based in Round Rock, TX - home of the wonderful Round Rock Donuts and part of the Austin metro area.

I’ve used LinkedIn Recruiter throughout my time at Oracle, so over the last few years. I enjoy taking courses through LinkedIn Learning as well!

I look forward to meeting new people and learning from others in this global community.

 Hello LinkedIn! I’m Padmaja, Director of Talent Acquisition at Curbside SOS with 17+ years of experience in Startups, e-commerce, and Climate Tech, I've partnered with C-suite and senior executives to build high-performing engineering and product teams that drive innovation and growth. My expertise spans M&A, risk assessments, HR compliance, coaching leaders on hiring best practices, and crafting recruitment and people strategies to drive organizational success. I’m located in Austin, TX, and excited to connect with industry leaders to exchange and share insights.