Shivendu Sharma

Evaluator
DISC Type : CSD

Talent acquisition at CN

Greater Calgary Metropolitan Area, Canada

Overview

Shivendu is a Talent Acquisition Advisor at CN with over 11 years of experience, specializing in the IT and transport sectors. A graduate of Panjab University with an MBA, his expertise includes strategic leadership hiring, performance-based hiring, and Robotic Process Automation. Colleagues describe him as professional, focused, and goal-oriented.

Outside of work, Shivendu has a diverse set of intense hobbies. He is described by those who know him as an acclaimed shooter and an avid off-roader. He also enjoys reading, particularly books about shooting, to improve his skills and inspire his performance.

Unique Fact: He represented India in the 50m free pistol shooting event at the Commonwealth Youth Games.

Personality Overview

Fast But Analytical

Thorough Evaluator

Quality Focused

They are not very likely to become strong advocates of your product or service  They have a unique set of diverse traits where they are decisive and methodical but can sometimes be extra cautious and skeptical They focus on the results, but can still be quite procedural and analytical about how to get there

Topics They Care About

AI in HR
He shares content about leveraging AI to predict employee turnover and enhance retention, showing a keen interest in applying technology to solve HR challenges.
Canadian Hiring Trends
Actively posts about Canada's evolving job market, skills shifts, and upcoming pay transparency legislation, indicating he stays current on strategic talent acquisition topics.
Robotic Process Automation
Previously hired leaders in the RPA domain for Wipro and holds a UiPath certification, demonstrating significant expertise and a professional background in business automation.

Media Appearances

Shivendu has no verified media appearances

Work History

5-2022
Talent acquisition at CN
3-2021 - 5-2022
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist at Wipro Limited
12-2018 - 1-2020
Deputy Manager- Talent Acquisition at Wipro Limited
4-2016 - 11-2018
Assistant Manager- Talent acquisition at Wipro Limited
9-2015 - 4-2016
Assistant Manager-Search at Quadrangle

Education

2012 - 2014
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from UBS- Panjab University
2009 - 2012
Bachelor's Degree from DAV college ,Chandigarh

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Exp : 10 Location : Greater Calgary Metropolitan Area, Canada Job Level : N/A Designation : Talent acquisition at CN
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Insights For Selling To Shivendu

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Be prepared for comments or questions that are critical of your product or your claims
  • Help them see both - the ‘big picture’ impact and the ROI of the investment
  • Showcase your competitive superiority clearly when possible or address it at the minimum

DONT's

  • Avoid too much small talk, just a few formal pleasantries should be fine
  • Avoid self-deprecating references or general informality, it could decrease their trust in you
  • Don’t nudge them to do something by using the logic that others have done the same

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Shivendu is

  • ROI matters the most to them, followed by process and finally proof of results
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Shivendu

  • They might hesitate a little, but will go ahead and say no when necessary (or asked)

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Shivendu move?

  • They are unlikely to move very fast, especially when it comes to new products or services
  • Can Shivendu take some risk or not?

  • They have relatively low risk-appetite and are not very likely to go for something unproven and risky

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