Rajesh Kurshave

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DISC Type : idc

Talent Acquisition Specialist (Via) Rec-Hub at DDN

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Overview

Rajesh is a talent acquisition specialist with extensive experience in end-to-end IT recruiting for companies like DDN and Thoughtworks. He has led teams of up to 16 recruiters and is a graduate of the University of Madras. Colleagues describe him as a dedicated, trustworthy, and flexible people leader.

He leverages a suite of modern recruitment technologies, including AI-powered interview notetakers like BrightHire and automated scheduling tools, to streamline the hiring process and improve efficiency.

Personality Overview

Persuasive & Assertive

Friendly Yet Blunt

Hard To Convince

They are likely to ask many questions and look heavily for supporting proof as well as information.  They are generally strong communicators and are not easy to convince. They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing

Topics They Care About

Niche Tech Recruiting
He focuses on hiring for highly specialized engineering roles in AI, Rust, and file systems for DDN, showcasing his expertise in sourcing niche talent.
Recruitment Automation
His experience with tools like BrightHire (AI Notetaker) and GoodTime (automated scheduling) demonstrates an interest in leveraging technology to optimize recruitment operations.
Recruiting Leadership
He has a background in leading and mentoring large recruiting teams, managing performance, and coordinating with senior business leaders to meet hiring targets.

Media Appearances

Rajesh has no verified media appearances

Work History

4-2026
Talent Acquisition Specialist (Via) Rec-Hub at DDN
6-2025
Recruiting Team Lead at the rec hub.
6-2025 - 3-2026
Recruiting Lead ( Via ) Rec -Hub at Thoughtworks
7-2024 - 5-2025
HR Manager at Riobizsols
1-2023 - 5-2024
Deputy Manager - Talent Acquisition & Employee Experience at Sterling Holiday Resorts Limited

Education

2004 - 2007
English from University of Madras

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Insights For Selling To Rajesh

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use a combination of data as well as stories for your pitch, a ppt might not be necessary
  • Help them realize that any personal risk in making this decision is far less compared to what the results could mean for them
  • Let them lead the discussion, create opportunities for them to speak if they are not very forthcoming

DONT's

  • Avoid making offhand commitments, understand the root of their concerns first
  • Don’t be too objective but make sure to pad your storytelling with data points
  • Avoid long presentations and just 'high-level' value proposition, dive into the details

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Rajesh is

  • Proven value, strong objective evidence are important for them, rapport can impact decisions a little.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Rajesh

  • They are practical and friendly, but can give a clear response with a little prodding

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Rajesh move?

  • They like to be detailed, so unless they develop strong conviction, they can take their time to arrive at decisions
  • Can Rajesh take some risk or not?

  • They evaluate their decisions systematically and do not take risks that often, unless you can get them to develop strong conviction

You And Rajesh

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