Giriraj Jhala

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DISC Type : DS

Talent Acquisition Specialist at Guidewire Software

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Overview

Giriraj is a talent acquisition partner with over 7 years of experience scaling technology and leadership teams for SaaS and product companies like Guidewire Software. He holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management and is described by colleagues as professional, effective, and diligent.

He operates with the strong belief that Talent Acquisition is not a support function but a strategic pillar for any successful organization.

Personality Overview

Consummate Professional

Long-Term Thinker

Decisive But Calm

They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time.  They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily. Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them.

Topics They Care About

Strategic TA
Believes talent acquisition is a strategic business partner, not a support function, and emphasizes working closely with hiring managers to drive better outcomes.
SaaS & Product Hiring
Specializes in helping product-based and SaaS companies build high-impact R&D and product engineering teams in competitive markets.
AI in Recruitment
Shares content on how AI tools can be practically used by recruiters to reduce repetitive tasks, source better talent, and improve hiring quality.

Media Appearances

Giriraj has no verified media appearances

Work History

8-2023
Talent Acquisition Specialist at Guidewire Software
12-2022 - 8-2023
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist at Ather Energy
6-2022 - 12-2022
Talent Partner at Palo Alto Networks
4-2020 - 5-2022
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist at Collabera Technologies
2-2018 - 4-2020
Talent Acquisition Specialist at Collabera Technologies

Education

2021 - 2023
Postgraduate Degree from SVKM's Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS)
2012 - 2016
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) from Rajasthan Technical University, Kota

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Exp : 8 Location : Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Job Level : Junior Designation : Talent Acquisition Specialist at Guidewire Software
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Insights For Selling To Giriraj

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • During followups, use phone or text if needed, they should be fine
  • Suggest clear next steps with confidence, don't be vague or hesitant
  • Let them know of potential risks but suggest mitigation methods alongside

DONT's

  • Don't take their patience for granted, avoid long-winding sermons
  • Avoid putting conscious effort into relationship-building
  • Don't focus too much on mutual contacts or bother about other stakeholders, focus on them

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Giriraj is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Giriraj

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Giriraj move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Giriraj take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Giriraj

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