"What if hiring isn’t just about filling roles… but changing lives?"

In this episode of The Recruiter Talks Podcast, I sit down with Aakriti Khosla — ex-Amazon Recruiter, Talent Acquisition Specialist, and ICF-certified Career Coach — to unpack what truly makes hiring effective in today’s world.

With nearly 20 years of experience, Aakriti brings a rare dual perspective — from building high-impact hiring strategies to coaching candidates on how to stand out and succeed.

We dive into:

• The shift from recruiter → Talent Advisor
• Real gaps between hiring managers & recruiters
• AI in hiring — where it helps, where it doesn’t
• What actually makes a candidate stand out
• Practical advice for freshers, mid-level professionals & career switchers
• Why personal branding is no longer optional

This isn’t just about recruitment — it’s about understanding people, potential, and possibilities.

🎧 Tune in now — and if you value real, unfiltered conversations on hiring, careers, and everything in between, make sure to follow The Recruiter Talks Podcast.

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In this episode of The Recruiter Talks, we sit down with Swati Khanna, India Talent Leader at Cloudflare, for a candid conversation on what it really takes to build great teams in today’s evolving talent landscape.

From an unconventional start in recruiting to working with global enterprises, venture capital firms, and high-growth startups, Swati shares sharp insights on why talent acquisition is far more than just filling roles — it’s a strategic lever for building companies.

Unpacking startup hiring myths, the reality behind hiring “big-tech talent,” the impact of AI on recruiting, and what truly separates great recruiters from the rest.

And just when things get serious, the episode wraps up with a fun rapid-fire round — where we discover Swati’s picks between mountains vs beaches, street food vs fine dining, and the one movie title that perfectly describes her career journey. Expect insights, laughs, and plenty of recruiter wisdom. 🚀

And we are back again with another exciting conversation in the house!

In this episode, we’re excited to welcome Shinda Shivaji, a seasoned revenue and customer success leader with 16+ years of experience across fintech, SaaS, startups, and AI-driven businesses.

Tune it to listen the conversation exploring how Talent Acquisition has evolved from being an order-taking function to becoming a strategic business partner. We discuss hiring beyond resumes, the real impact of the right (and wrong) hires, leadership lessons from high-growth environments, and how AI should support—not replace—human judgment in recruiting.

Key themes include hiring for mindset and potential, candidate experience, leadership accountability, and aligning talent decisions with long-term business outcomes.

And of course, don’t miss the rapid-fire and some funny punches in this episode 😉

Tune into this conversation — out now!