Rashid I.
Talent Sourcer | Engineering, Energy, AI , Finance & Executive Talent
Are you struggling to find qualified candidates for difficult-to-fill positions? I help recruitment agencies, staffing firms, and growing companies identify and engage high-quality talent worldwide. With 12+ years of recruitment and sourcing experience, I specialize in finding qualified candidates, including passive talent who may not be actively looking for new opportunities. **WHAT I CAN DO FOR YOU** - Targeted candidate sourcing and talent mapping - Passive candidate identification and headhunting - Technical and engineering recruitment sourcing - Executive and senior-level talent research - LinkedIn Recruiter sourcing - Advanced Boolean and X-Ray searches - Candidate research and contact information verification - Long-term talent pipeline development - Candidate screening and shortlist preparation **INDUSTRIES I SUPPORT** **Technology** - AI, Machine Learning, SaaS - Software Engineering and IT - Cybersecurity and Cloud - Data Centers and Infrastructure **Engineering & Energy** - Solar and Renewable Energy - Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) - Electrical and Mechanical Engineering - Oil & Gas - AEC and Construction - Aerospace and Defense **Finance & Leadership** - Accounting and Finance - FP&A and Financial Management - Controllers and CFO-level talent - Senior Management and Executive Search **MY SOURCING APPROACH** I use a combination of LinkedIn Recruiter, advanced Boolean search, X-Ray search, niche job platforms and AI-assisted research to identify relevant talent. I focus on candidate quality, relevant experience, industry alignment and clear reporting rather than simply delivering a large number of resumes. WHY WORK WITH ME? - 12+ years of recruitment experience - Experience across multiple industries and international markets - Strong passive candidate sourcing capabilities - Experience supporting both recruitment agencies and direct employers - Flexible sourcing support for individual vacancies or ongoing recruitment needs Whether you need five qualified candidates for a critical position or an ongoing talent pipeline across multiple roles, I can support your sourcing requirements. Let's discuss your hiring needs and build a targeted candidate pipeline.
Earnings and projects
Last 6 months ÷ 6
Last 6 months: $1.7k
Billed in all: $89,503$90k
$554 in the last 6 months
Across 137 contracts
Earnings, last 30 days
Skill rankings: Top 19% in Resume Writing
Ranked by MRR among everyone on Upwork with the skill.
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