Name

Ravikanth Sivalanka

Location

Greater Los Angeles

Company

ENCORE RPO

Which best describes your profession?

Corporate, Contract, Independent, Sourcer/Researcher, Recruiter, Human Resources/staffing, Manager, Executive, Vendor/Consultant

How many years have you been in the business?

2 - 4 years

Which industries do you work in now?

Financial, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Technology, Utilities, Other

Which conferences do you plan to attend in the next year?

RecruitFest, Recruiting Roadshow, SHRM

What kind of networking are you open to?

Open networking, Referrals between friends, Very targeted/niche, Invitation only

How do you introduce yourself to people you meet in business?

Around 2 years of experience in Recruiting. Good knowledge of advanced Internet search techniques and other alternative sourcing techniques. Skilled in interviewing and placing qualified candidates. Recruited professionals to fill contract/permanent positions at variety of levels from technical support to senior management positions in mostly Technology, Sales and Marketing. Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communications skills, Fluent in English, superior closing skills. Proven abilities in Internet searches, data mining, use of multiple search engines and resume/job posting database providers such as Monster, Dice, Hot jobs, and Computerwork, Careerbuilder, Nettemps. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft outlook, Microsoft Power Point, Notes, Windows 95/98.

Name someone you most admire

My Mom

What recruiting tools can you not live without?

CATS

Website

http://www.encorerpo.com

LinkedIn Profile

http://www.linkedin.com/in/ravikanths