Get to Know Me & My Philosophy
Rita Sanda, Assoc CIPD
Career Mentor & Coach
Job Search Strategist
Professional Memberships & Certifications:
Associate Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel
and Development (CIPD)
(CPD) Certified Career Coach
Certified Assertiveness Coach – Hay House
SHL – 360 Degree Assessment –Talent Measurement from CEB
I help and empower experienced professionals to succeed in their job search and make their desired career move.
I help and empower experienced professionals to succeed in their job search and make their desired career move.
With over eleven years of experience in international recruitment and selection, I have overseen a large number of complex hiring processes. I have interviewed more than 5,000 candidates from graduate to most senior executive levels, spanning more than 30 nationalities. I have reviewed tens of thousands of applications and resumes which has given me a broad perspective as well as the understanding of the key criteria of what gets a candidate shortlisted and successfully hired during the selection process. I have worked in close partnership with hiring managers and learnt how they approach job applications and select resumes. I have designed recruitment processes, assessment centres, implemented interview frameworks and participated in a large number of interview panels.
I have worked as an HR professional, Recruitment and Talent Manager and lived in the UK, Europe and the Middle East. I hold a BA degree in International Economics with specialisation in Marketing and I am CIPD Level 5 qualified.
I have gained extensive experience with global scope across a broad range of industry sectors (Financial and Professional Services, Information Technology Services, Business Process Outsourcing, Shared Service Centres, Education, Charity, FMCG, Manufacturing, Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals, Chemicals, Oil and Gas) in diverse business environments with different work cultures.
I am also a seasoned people manager, an inspiring and empowering mentor. I have built high performing teams, developed talents and advised thousands of job seekers with positive results.
I have a unique ability to spot your talent and recognize your potential. My ultimate passion is to help you connect with your authentic self so you know how to stand out. To guide you on how to succeed in your job search and career transition. To mentor and coach you through the entire process from looking for a job, CV and Cover letter writing, creating a powerful LinkedIn profile, to preparing for interviews and negotiating offers.
Why work with me?
I have tangible knowledge and life experience of both sides of the hiring equation.
I know how challenging it is to go through the entire process of applications and interviews until you finally receive a job offer. Despite the fact that I am a trained competency and behavioural interviewer and an expert in this field, I have been a job seeker myself too.
I have experienced sudden redundancy, unexpected termination, contractual changes and job searches in different countries, being all by myself with limited professional networks in place. I have faced difficult career decisions and frustrating selection processes. I have dealt with resentment and the stress of uncertainty.
I have also got hired to senior managerial roles competing with a great number of other talented applicants.
I will help you to develop a winning mindset, to boost your self-esteem and learn the techniques to succeed.
You will be supported on an emotional, psychological and professional level every step of the way, and given all the relevant tools to secure the job and career you desire.
You will learn:
how to write an outstanding CV which gets shortlisted for interviews
how to confidently demonstrate your accomplishments
how to make your LinkedIn profile search-optimised and your application uniquely attractive
how to answer difficult interview questions and overcome anxiety
how to take control of your job search and what online and off-line techniques serve you best to succeed
how to get access to the hidden job market
Working with a mentor will help you create and implement a winning strategy, to see the bigger picture, recognize your abilities and potentials otherwise invisible to you.
Every now and then, we need some inspiration to reach higher more than we think we are capable of.
Giving out money for CV writing services is a complete waste. You will only end up having a generic CV and not a powerful document tailor made for the specific role you apply for.
By learning how to write your own CV will not only stay with you for the rest of your life but will also help you prepare for interviews and much more.
The AI based applicant tracking systems have their own specifics in terms of the compatibility with certain document types. Search engines use key word screening you may not be aware of.
A successful job application process requires preparation and structure.
The mock interview opportunity will help you to be confident and sell (but not oversell) yourself in an authentic way.
The best investment you can make is an investment in yourself.
Often times, we would not hesitate to reach out to a number of professionals in need e.g. Lawyers, Accountants and Medical Professionals. Why to expect to tackle all the challenges and face the unknown when it comes to changing jobs and planning your career?
My philosophy & beliefs
“When you make a choice, you change the future.”
Deepak Chopra