🚀 AI vs. Recruiter: The Truth Revealed! Srinivas Raju Shares His Wisdom | I AM A RECRUITER Podcast 🎧

🚀 Career Paths Are Never Linear: Insights from Recruitment Leader E.V. Srinivasa Raju 🦄 🔎 🥷!

In the latest episode of the "I AM A RECRUITER™" podcast, we had the privilege of hosting E.V. Srinivasa Raju 🦄 🔎 🥷, a seasoned recruitment leader with an extraordinary journey. His story is proof that careers are rarely straight lines—they’re adventures filled with twists, turns, and incredible learning opportunities!

🔹 From Accidental Recruiter to Talent Leader

Did you know recruitment wasn’t even on Srinivasa’s radar when he started? His career began way back (yes, last century! 😉), spanning a UK call center, agency recruitment, and even a stint at IBM! His mantra? “Leaders exist because of their followers.” True leadership means rolling up your sleeves, guiding by example, and stepping in when needed.

🔹 The Power of Adaptability & Creativity

Not your typical high-scoring academic? Neither was Srinivasa! He thrived on creativity, dabbled in coding, and mastered communication through 80-100 calls a day in his early career. These skills became his recruitment superpowers—proving that diverse experiences shape exceptional recruiters.

🔹 Consulting vs. Corporate? Strategy Matters!

For recruiters eyeing the shift from agency to corporate, Srinivasa shares golden advice:

✅ Become a “full-stack recruiter”—understand requirements deeply, screen strategically, and add value beyond transactions.

✅ Build your personal brand—stand out in a competitive space.

✅ Embrace challenges—if you don’t know the answer, find a way!

🔹 AI, Automation & The Future of Recruitment

Srinivasa is all about leveraging tech—automating tasks, building AI agents, and even creating music with AI! His take? “AI is a tool—master it, don’t fear it.” 🛠️

🔥 Key Takeaways for Recruiters at Every Level:

✔ Juniors: Stay curious, ask questions, and sharpen problem-solving skills.

✔ Managers: Focus on team well-being, lead with empathy, and adopt a “I get to do this” mindset.

✔ Everyone: Time management + personal branding = Career acceleration!

🎧 Watch the full episode here 👉 https://youtu.be/bNB1VAugSfk

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🚀 AI vs. Recruiter: The Truth Revealed! Srinivas Raju Shares His Wisdom | I AM A RECRUITER Podcast 🎧

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