Karan Dhesi
About Karan Dhesi
Karan Dhesi is a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist with extensive experience in recruiting for the technology sector. He has held various roles in notable companies, including RBC, Amazon, and Interac Corp., and possesses strong skills in sourcing and talent management.
Current Role at Interac Corp
Karan Dhesi currently serves as a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist - Sourcing at Interac Corp. since 2022. In this role, he focuses on sourcing talent within the technology sector, utilizing his expertise to identify and recruit qualified candidates. His position is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Previous Experience in Talent Acquisition
Karan Dhesi has extensive experience in talent acquisition, having worked in various roles prior to his current position. He was a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist at ApplyBoard from 2019 to 2020 and a Senior Talent Sourcer at Terminal from 2021 to 2022. Additionally, he held positions at RBC as an IT Talent Recruitment/Sourcing Specialist and at Amazon as a Technical Recruiter.
Educational Background
Karan Dhesi holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) with a focus on Marketing & Brand Management from Wilfrid Laurier University, which he completed from 2009 to 2013. He also studied at 澳門大學, where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Specialized Sales, Merchandising, and Marketing Operations in 2012. His foundational education includes a High School Diploma from Emery C.I., obtained from 2005 to 2008.
Skills and Expertise
Karan Dhesi possesses strong skills in Microsoft Word and English, which are essential in the recruitment process. He has expertise in sourcing talent specifically for the technology sector, leveraging skills in HTML and management. His background in purchasing complements his recruitment expertise, allowing him to understand the needs of both candidates and employers.
Career Timeline
Karan Dhesi's career in recruitment spans several years and various roles. He began as an Application Development Recruiter at TEKsystems from 2013 to 2016, followed by a Technical Recruiter position at Amazon in 2016. He then worked at RBC from 2016 to 2018, transitioned to GuruLink as a Recruitment Consultant from 2018 to 2019, and continued his career at ApplyBoard until 2020. After a year at Terminal, he joined Interac Corp in 2022.