Her Tech Circle
Her Tech Circle, the podcast, is where we explore journeys of women in technology through candid interviews. This podcast highlights the stories of women who are breaking barriers, growing their skills and rising to leadership roles in tech. An extension of the broader mission for Her Tech Circle, we are committed to building an inclusive and supportive community where women in tech can thrive. Each episode features discussion on mentorship, education, personal growth, empowering women to make their mark on Australia's tech landscape.
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The Matchmaker of Tech: Charul Budhiraja’s Secrets to Recruitment Success
In this episode of Her Tech Circle, host Bec O’Brien welcomes Charul Budhiraja, a leader in tech recruitment and Business Manager at Hayes. Charul’s journey from studying software engineering to building a thriving career in recruitment offers an inspiring look at career pivots, resilience, and the power of networking.
3 Key Takeaways
- Career Pivots Can Be Transformative: Charul’s decision to move away from coding into a people-focused role highlights the importance of aligning your career with your passions and strengths.
- The Power of Networking: Leveraging her professional network helped Charul restart her career after moving to Australia, showcasing the importance of building and maintaining connections.
- Embrace Imperfection: Charul shares why aiming for perfection can hold you back and how “just doing it” can lead to unexpected growth and opportunities.
Topics Discussed
- From Engineering to Recruitment: How Charul’s journey began with a Bachelor of Technology degree and led her to recruitment.
- Starting Over in Australia: Building a career from scratch after relocating and leveraging her professional network for opportunities.
- Moving into 360 Recruitment: The challenges and rewards of shifting from a leadership role to a full-cycle recruitment role.
- The Future of Recruitment: Insights into evolving trends in tech recruitment and the importance of multi-skilling.
- Continuous Learning: How Audible and other resources have helped Charul stay ahead of trends and grow both personally and professionally.
Resources and Links
- Charul’s Learning Tool: Audible – Her go-to for upskilling during commutes.
- Career Mantra: "Perfection is a myth. Just do it."
- Connect with Charul:
- LinkedIn: Charul Budhiraja