Charles Rapaka

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DISC Type : C

Senior Manager - Talent Acquisition at Optum

Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Overview

Charles Rapaka is a Senior Manager in Talent Acquisition at Optum, with 16 years of experience in hiring across various domains including Technology, Digital Analytics, and Project Management. He specializes in recruiting for lateral and leadership roles.

He holds an MBA from Acharya Nagarjuna University and a Bachelor of Science from Andhra University. Charles is interested in healthcare innovation and organizational culture, often sharing posts about company events and initiatives.

People often call him focused, career-driven, dedicated, and committed, highlighting his ability to deliver on targets and handle pressure with ease.

Personality Overview

Precise

Information Seeker

Critic

They like to do things independently and don’t look for support from others.  They are quite likely to negotiate on pricing or other key terms. They don’t appreciate bells and whistles unless backed by data.

Topics They Care About

Talent Acquisition Strategy
With 16 years in talent acquisition, Charles drives exceptional talent strategies at Optum, specializing in niche technology and leadership roles.
AI in Healthcare
Charles has shown interest in how Optum uses AI to innovate and improve healthcare, particularly through initiatives like "AI Ignite your impact. "
Healthcare Innovation
He frequently shares posts about Optum's mission to enhance healthcare system efficiency and transform lives through innovative solutions.

Media Appearances

Charles has no verified media appearances

Work History

6-2013
Senior Manager - Talent Acquisition at Optum
4-2010 - 6-2013
Recruitment Specialist at [24]7.ai
7-2008 - 4-2010
Staffing Executive at Dell International Services
1-2008 - 7-2008
Associate Consultant at Teamlease Services Private Limited

Education

MBA from Acharya Nagarjuna University
Bachelor of Science - BS from Andhra University

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Insights For Selling To Charles

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • If you can, show them industry reports or analyst comments instead of sharing anecdotal stories
  • Keep some extra margin while sharing pricing, they are likely to negotiate later
  • Be ready to answer many clarity-seeking questions and requests for information

DONT's

  • Don’t try too hard to build a relationship with them
  • Don’t try to give too many examples of other users, they like to make their own decisions
  • Don't give superficial answers, they are easily rattled by them

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Charles is

  • Proven ROI, pricing and objective proof points are the factors that sway their decision.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Charles

  • They are comfortable saying no if they are convinced that it is the correct decision.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Charles move?

  • They are neither the fastest nor the slowest decision makers, they are somewhere in the middle.
  • Can Charles take some risk or not?

  • They can bear some risk if their analysis backs the decision.

You And Charles

Personality Compatibility


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