Reverse Recruiter (Job Search Specialist)

Company Description Careerist is India's first dedicated reverse recruiting agency, focused on helping job seekers secure better roles rather than serving employers hiring needs. The company runs structured, strategic job search campaigns for mid-career and senior professionals across sales, HR, technology, and business roles. Careerist supports candidates by identifying suitable opportunities, applying on their behalf, optimizing their resumes and LinkedIn profiles, and preparing them for interviews. Using a CRM-driven approach, the team manages outreach, follow-ups, and positioning to make job searches more targeted, measurable, and less stressful. The mission is to turn job search into a consistent, accountable process that brings more interviews and better career outcomes for clients.

Compensation: In the range of 20,000 to 40,000 INR per month (BASED ON EXP)

Role Description The Reverse Recruiter (Job Search Specialist) is a full-time, remote role responsible for executing end-to-end job search campaigns for Careerist's clients. In this position, the specialist identifies suitable job opportunities, tailors applications, and submits them on behalf of clients while maintaining accuracy and professionalism. The role includes proactively reaching out to recruiters and hiring managers, managing follow-ups, and tracking progress in the CRM system. The specialist collaborates with clients to refine resumes and LinkedIn profiles, advise on positioning, and share insights on market trends and opportunities. Day-to-day work also involves preparing clients for interviews, monitoring pipeline activity, and ensuring each job search remains strategic, organized, and outcome-focused.

Qualifications

• Strong client-facing skills, including clear communication, active listening, and the ability to build trust and rapport with diverse professionals.
• Experience in recruitment, talent acquisition, career coaching, or HR, with familiarity in sourcing roles, screening opportunities, and engaging hiring teams.
• Proficiency in job search tools and platforms (e.g., LinkedIn, job boards, ATS) and comfort with remote collaboration technologies.
• Ability to analyze job descriptions, align candidate profiles, and craft targeted applications and outreach messages.
• Solid writing and editing skills for optimizing resumes, LinkedIn profiles, and professional correspondence.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities, with a track record of managing multiple clients or projects simultaneously.
• Data-driven mindset with the ability to track metrics, identify patterns in outreach and responses, and adjust strategies accordingly.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, HR, Communications, Psychology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Prior experience working with mid-career and senior professionals and exposure to sales, HR, tech, or business functions is an advantage.
• Commitment to ethical, non-discriminatory practices and a candidate-first approach to job search support.