Thomas Jolly

Enthusiast
DISC Type : i

Talent Acquisition Consultant at The D. E. Shaw Group

Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Overview

Thomas is a Talent Acquisition Consultant at The D. E. Shaw Group, specializing in lateral and campus hiring, HR operations, and IT recruitment. A graduate of St. Xaviers College, Mumbai, he has a background in full life-cycle recruiting from his time at TopHire. co.

Born in Rajasthan with roots in Kerala, Thomas enjoys a blend of North and South Indian cultures. He is a self-described ambivert who loves traveling, from exploring mountains in the north to wandering through vibrant southern cities, always seeking new experiences and hidden gems.

He has a passion for social causes, having previously interned with and promoted AASHRAY NGO to support education.

Personality Overview

Consensus Focused

Story Driven

Amiable & Agreeable

Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials.  They are more about building relationships than just cutting deals. They agree with others often, so exercise caution when relying on their word.

Topics They Care About

Talent Strategy
His experience covers the full recruiting lifecycle, including lateral hiring, campus recruitment, IT recruitment, and building employer brands for technology companies.
Recruitment Technology
Worked at TopHire. co, a recruitment marketplace connecting top tech talent with companies, indicating an interest in innovative hiring platforms. [Predicted]
Cultural Exploration
Embraces his mixed North and South Indian heritage and has a stated passion for traveling to explore mountains, vibrant cities, and hidden gems across the country.

Media Appearances

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Work History

10-2025
Talent Acquisition Consultant at The D. E. Shaw Group
8-2024 - 9-2025
Assistant Manager - Talent Acquisition (Internal Hiring) at TopHire.co
8-2024 - 9-2025
Assistant Manager - Talent Acquisition at SapienHire
7-2023 - 7-2024
Talent Acquisition Associate - Internal Hiring at TopHire.co
5-2022 - 6-2022
Human Resources Intern at Dhruva Research

Education

2020 - 2023
Bachelor of Management Studies from St. Xavier's College
4-2006 - 3-2020
Education details unavailable from St Pauls Mala Road Kota

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Insights For Selling To Thomas

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Ask them how their day is going or exchange some other pleasantries
  • Give them the opportunity to lead the conversation where possible
  • Maintain high, positive energy and convey confidence

DONT's

  • Don’t push them for a direct ‘no’, take lack of ‘yes’ as ‘no’ after some time
  • Don’t be excessively objective, be like a storyteller with them
  • Don’t ask too many questions in one go, weave them into the flow

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Thomas is

  • Relationships and rapport matter to them, but so does the value of the product.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Thomas

  • They probably won't say no directly.


Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Thomas move?

  • They are not the ones to make fast decisions, even while they stay committed.
  • Can Thomas take some risk or not?

  • If it seems really necessary, they can take small risks.

You And Thomas

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