From a Small Town to a Global Talent Leader: The Inspiring Journey of Pooja Rao

From a Small Town to a Global Talent Leader: The Inspiring Journey of Pooja Rao 🌟

I’m excited to share Pooja Rao (She/Her/Hers)’s story as I AM A RECRUITER™ podcast guest — a true talent acquisition leader with 18+ years of courage, passion, and perseverance. Perfect motivation for anyone who needs a boost! 💪✨

Watch I AM A RECRUITER™ podcast today at 8pm IST - https://youtu.be/_k0x9Em24Mg

Pooja grew up in Bilai, a small steel city in Chhattisgarh, India. From humble beginnings, she now leads global recruitment teams across IT, aviation, and pharma. 😊

After marriage, she moved to Bangalore and surprised herself by choosing to work. Starting as a consultancy adviser, a friend encouraged her to try recruitment. “Why waste my qualifications? Let me try.” 🔥

She learned recruitment is more than matching resumes — it’s understanding people, business, and culture across countries. “Without data, you can’t tell your story.” 📊

Facing biases and huge hiring challenges, Pooja’s self-belief and hard work helped her deliver 85% hires on time. 🙌

She’s passionate about diversity, equity, and inclusion — working with differently-abled and LGBTQ+ communities. “Diversity is more than gender. It brings innovation and growth.” 🌈

Outside work, she’s a marathoner and cyclist, running with blind athletes — proving true determination. ❤️

Her advice to recruiters:

 ✅ Know your hiring metrics

 ✅ Be a strategic partner

 ✅ Set clear expectations

 ✅ Use data to build trust

 ✅ Speak up and ask for help

 ✅ Keep learning and mentoring

For women taking breaks, she says, “Prioritize yourself and build confidence step by step.” 💪

Today, Pooja leads a major tech center in Hyderabad, inspiring many and always growing.

A quote that inspires me:

 "Self-realization, confidence, trust, zeal for learning, and a clear goal — with these, you can reach anywhere." ✨

Success takes time, effort, and lifting others as you climb.

👉 Tag someone who inspires you

👉 Share with someone who needs a boost

Let’s spread light and support each other! 🌟💼

#IamARecruiter #talentacquisition #podcast #lgbtq #dei #inspiring #gratitude