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Sana Mustafa N.

Technical Recruiter | Reverse Recruiter | Job Application Strategist

🥇 Earned UpWork's "top-rated badge" - top 10% on platform. 🥇 🚀 1,000+ resumes & cover letters tailored for ATS success and targeted job applications. 🎯 Helped clients land interviews in as little as 2-3 weeks through strategic job search support. 🔍2,000+ candidates sourced and screened across technical, non-technical, and leadership roles. 📊5,000+ applications and recruitment activities managed with a quality-first, results-driven approach. ✦ 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 ➤ Full-cycle recruitment support ➤ Technical and non-technical talent sourcing ➤ LinkedIn recruiting and Boolean search ➤ Candidate screening and resume review ➤ Candidate shortlisting with clear notes ➤ Recruiter, candidate, and hiring manager outreach ➤ ATS pipeline management ➤ Interview coordination and follow-ups ➤ Job description review and optimization ➤ Hiring tracker management ➤ Weekly recruitment progress updates ✦ 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 / 𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 ➤ Targeted job search based on client goals ➤ Resume tailoring for each job description ➤ ATS-friendly keyword alignment ➤ Custom cover letter support ➤ Targeted job applications ➤ Recruiter and hiring manager outreach ➤ LinkedIn job search support ➤ Application tracking in Google Sheets ➤ Email monitoring for interview responses ➤ Follow-up messages where needed ➤ Weekly job search progress reports ✦ 𝗠𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 ➤ Role Understanding: I review the job description, required skills, experience level, location, salary range, work setup, hiring timeline, and ideal candidate profile. ➤ Sourcing Strategy: I create a targeted sourcing plan using LinkedIn, job boards, Boolean search, ATS databases, company career pages, and online research. ➤ Candidate Search: I identify candidates who match the role requirements, technical skills, industry background, availability, location preference, and compensation expectations. ➤ Screening & Shortlisting: I review resumes, LinkedIn profiles, skills, experience history, and overall fit before presenting the strongest matches. ➤ Outreach & Follow-Up: I send professional outreach messages, manage responses, and keep candidates or job search leads moving forward. ➤ Tracking & Reporting: I maintain clean ATS records or Google Sheets trackers with candidate/job status, notes, links, follow-ups, and next steps. ✦ 𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗜 𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 ➤ Software Engineer | Front-End | Back-End | Full-Stack ➤ Mobile App Developer | React Native Developer ➤ DevOps Engineer | QA Engineer | IT Support ➤ Data Analyst | Data Engineer | Business Analyst ➤ Product Manager | Project Manager | UI/UX Designer ➤ Customer Success | Sales | Business Development ➤ Digital Marketing | Content Writing | Graphic Design ➤ Operations | Administration | Executive Assistant ➤ HR Coordinator | Finance | Customer Support ➤ Healthcare, Logistics, Supply Chain, and other business roles ✦ 𝗧𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀 & 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝘀 ➤ Sourcing & Job Boards: LinkedIn Recruiter, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, LinkedIn Jobs, Indeed, ZipRecruiter, Glassdoor, Dice, Monster, Wellfound, CareerBuilder, Google Search, Boolean Search, Company Career Pages ➤ ATS & Hiring Platforms: Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, SmartRecruiters, Breezy HR, JazzHR, Bullhorn, Zoho Recruit, Manatal, Recruitee ➤ Tracking & Productivity: Google Sheets, Google Docs, Microsoft Excel, Gmail, Google Calendar, Slack, Trello, Notion, Airtable, Asana ➤ AI Tools: ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity, AI-assisted Boolean search, resume matching, JD review, outreach writing, candidate summaries, and ATS keyword alignment ✦ 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗲 ✅ Quality Over Quantity — I focus on relevant candidates, targeted applications, and strong matching instead of random outreach or mass submissions. ✅ Organized Workflow — Every candidate, job application, outreach message, status update, and follow-up is properly tracked. ✅ Strong Sourcing Skills — I use LinkedIn, Boolean search, job boards, ATS platforms, and research tools to find better-matched candidates and opportunities. ✅ ATS-Friendly Approach — I understand how resumes, job descriptions, keywords, and applicant tracking systems work together. ✅ Clear Communication — I provide regular updates, clean reporting, and professional communication throughout the process. ✅ End-to-End Execution — From sourcing and screening to outreach, applications, tracking, and reporting, I can manage the complete workflow with consistency and attention to detail. My goal is simple: to make recruitment and job search support more organized, targeted, professional, and results-driven.

🇵🇰Bahawalpur, Pakistan$6/hr100% JSS4.75 (14)Since Apr 2025

Earnings and projects

MRR
$716

Last 6 months ÷ 6

World#62,660 / 412k
🇵🇰Country#7,536 / 52.9k
Revenue, last 30 days
$403

Last 6 months: $4.3k

World#68,072 / 412k
🇵🇰Country#8,684 / 52.9k
Total earnings
$9.3k

Billed in all: $9.8k

World#202,890 / 412k
🇵🇰Country#21,957 / 52.9k
Per project
$487

$716 in the last 6 months

World#185,186 / 412k
🇵🇰Country#19,691 / 52.9k
Projects, last 6 months
6

Across 7 contracts

29% fixed71% hourly
World#34,407 / 412k
🇵🇰Country#7,556 / 52.9k
Projects in all
19

Across 24 contracts

29% fixed71% hourly
World#138,389 / 412k
🇵🇰Country#22,977 / 52.9k

Earnings, last 30 days

$9.8k+$403 earned in the last 30 daysBilled in all, before Upwork's fee · drag across the chart to see what was earned in any stretch
$9,250$9,500$9,750$10,000Oct 9Oct 24Nov 8

Skill rankings: Top 9% in Resume

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