I sat on the other side of the table for 2,500+ interviews at Siemens, Innovaccer and IndiaMART. I know why good people get passed over — and how to fix it before you ever hit apply.
A panel decides in ninety seconds. Most strong candidates bury their best case on page two. I find the two facts that make rejecting you feel irrational — and move them to the front.
You can't be hired by people who never see you. Recruiters search before they scroll. I rebuild your profile around the terms that actually get typed — so you surface before you apply.
Gaps. Layoffs. Sideways moves. Left raw, they read as instability. I rebuild the sequence so the same facts read as deliberate — a person who chose their path, not one it happened to.
Changing function, industry or seniority is a translation problem, not a credentials problem. I map what genuinely transfers, evidence it, and close the gap the panel is quietly worried about.
The strongest CV in the world collapses in the room if you can't carry the story. We rehearse it until the answers stop sounding rehearsed — and start sounding like the person the panel already wants to hire.
Unedited LinkedIn recommendations, written by clients under their own names. Nothing here is paraphrased.
“His guidance and tips transformed my resume, making it stand out in today's competitive market — resulting in numerous interview invitations.”
“I'd been laid off and job-hunting for six months. He helped me strategise the search while keeping my side-hustle idea intact. A breath of fresh air.”
“As a foreign national I was sceptical. One session gave me practical insights and a roadmap that's already making a difference. His read on international markets is excellent.”
“He didn't just provide guidance — he equipped me with the tools to navigate my career with confidence.”
“Unlike other mentors, he went beyond the scheduled time to make sure I left with full confidence and a broad smile.”
“What you claim, you deliver. You were right about the places I couldn't identify my own gaps — and the plan you shared to fix them.”
“He acted as a true advisor and left no stone unturned helping me figure out the next career move. Not all superheroes wear a cape.”
“Knowledgeable, helpful, and most importantly honest. He didn't shy away from pointing out where I needed improvement.”
“As a fresher jobless for six months, I realised how to diversify my skillset and build side hustles.”
“Your tips and reasoning were spot on. I've been facing rejections like anything — if I crack this one, I'll be in your debt.”
“He patiently listened to all my queries and helped with my resume, LinkedIn and job-search strategy.”
“Constructive feedback and real insight on answering non-technical questions. A very productive session.”
“The final version hit on my strengths in a way I hadn't been able to articulate myself — professional without losing my actual voice.”
“As a veteran TA leader, he brings a unique, data-backed perspective to career acceleration you won't find with standard coaches.”
“His guidance was clear, actionable, and tailored to my goals. He was genuinely invested in my success.”
“He reassured me he was not like the other recruiters — and he kept his word. He made my Christmas wish come true.”
“Instrumental in getting my job in pharma. He knew exactly what the hiring manager was seeking and kept me updated throughout.”
“He ensured every detail was in place to start my position as planned, and prepared me for it. Reliable, and solves any problem presented.”
“I didn't build a brand. I built trust.”
Featured by Topmate among its top creators — both years.
Invited to speak on hiring, careers and personal branding at India's premier institutions.
For fourteen years I was the person on the other side of the table — 2,500+ interviews at Siemens, Innovaccer and IndiaMART. I decided who got the call and who got the template rejection.
Then I was laid off. More than once. I learned what it feels like when the system you served treats you as a line item.
So I switched sides. Everything I know about how hiring decisions actually get made — the ninety-second scan, the silent objections, the words that make a panel lean forward — now works for the people it used to filter out.
— Harshit Srivastava, Founder · Hiring Insider
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