Rahul Khanvilkar

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DISC Type : DC

Talent Acquisition Consultant at Microsoft

Gurugram, Haryana, India

Overview

Rahul is a Talent Acquisition Specialist at Microsoft with over 7 years of experience at major tech companies, including Amazon, Comviva, and Wipro. Holding an MBA from Jiwaji University, he specializes in end-to-end tech recruiting. Colleagues describe him as a "real pro, " diligent, and helpful in preparing candidates for their roles.

He is a passionate advocate for the candidate journey, believing that the first interaction shapes the entire experience. Rahul frequently shares interview tips and official resources for top tech companies, demonstrating a commitment to helping professionals navigate their careers and succeed in a competitive environment.

At a previous company, he successfully built entire technical teams from the ground up for two new product initiatives.

Personality Overview

ROI Driven

Thorough Evaluator

Fast But Analytical

More than the product, they care about the effectiveness of the product.  They like to be in a position where they can control the conversation and terms. They like to act fast and expect others to do the same.

Topics They Care About

Tech Recruiting
He focuses on hiring for technical roles like SDE, QAE, and Cloud Network Engineer at Microsoft, leveraging his extensive experience from Amazon and Wipro.
Candidate Experience
He believes recruiters are the "first face and voice of a company" and that a positive initial interaction is crucial for the entire hiring journey.
Cloud Networking Talent
Actively hiring for Cloud Network Engineers, indicating a focus on talent with expertise in large-scale cloud and data center networks.

Media Appearances

Rahul has no verified media appearances

Work History

8-2025
Talent Acquisition Consultant at Microsoft
1-2025 - 8-2025
Talent Acquisition Consultant at Amazon
4-2023 - 10-2024
Talent Acquisition Lead at Comviva
10-2021 - 4-2023
Senior Executive Talent Acquisition at Comviva
4-2021 - 10-2021
Senior Consultant at Wipro Digital Operations and Platforms

Education

2015 - 2017
Master of Business Administration - MBA from Jiwaji University
2010 - 2014
Bachelor of Engineering - BE from Rajiv Gandhi Prodyogiki Vishwavidyalaya

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Insights For Selling To Rahul

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Speak about competitive differentiation that your product offers
  • Hold your ground without indulging in one-upmanship
  • When negotiating terms, help them build an impression that they are the ones calling the shots

DONT's

  • Don’t take too much time in sending them information if they ask for any
  • Don't try too hard to forge relationships with them
  • Do not spend too much time focusing on product tech or features

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Rahul is

  • Conviction around the impact matters the most to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Rahul

  • If they decide not to use your product, they will say no clearly.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Rahul move?

  • They can take decisions very fast if you manage to convince them.
  • Can Rahul take some risk or not?

  • The risks don’t matter much to them.

You And Rahul

Personality Compatibility


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