Karan Dhesi
About Karan Dhesi
Karan Dhesi serves as the Lead of Talent Attraction and Recruitment Brand at Interac Corp, where he has worked since 2024. He has extensive experience in talent acquisition across various tech companies and holds degrees in Marketing and Specialized Sales.
Current Role at Interac
Karan Dhesi serves as the Lead, Talent Attraction and Recruitment Brand at Interac Corp. since 2024. In this hybrid role based in Toronto, Ontario, he focuses on enhancing the company's recruitment strategies and attracting top talent. His experience in both in-office and remote work environments allows him to adapt to various recruitment needs effectively.
Previous Experience in Recruitment
Before joining Interac, Karan Dhesi held several significant positions in the recruitment field. He worked as a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist - Sourcing at Interac from 2022 to 2024. Prior to that, he served as a Senior Talent Sourcer at Terminal from 2021 to 2022 and as a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist (I.T) at ApplyBoard from 2019 to 2020. His diverse experience spans various industries and roles, contributing to his expertise in talent acquisition.
Educational Background
Karan Dhesi has a solid educational foundation. He studied at Wilfrid Laurier University, where he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) in Marketing & Brand Management from 2009 to 2013. He also attended the University of Macau, achieving a Bachelor's Degree in Specialized Sales, Merchandising, and Marketing Operations in 2012. Earlier, he completed his high school education at Emery C.I., obtaining his High School Diploma from 2005 to 2008.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Karan possesses strong skills in HTML, which is a unique asset in the recruitment sector. His expertise extends to both established and emerging tech companies, allowing him to develop effective recruitment strategies tailored to various organizational needs. His background in purchasing further complements his recruitment expertise, providing a well-rounded approach to talent acquisition.
Career Progression
Karan Dhesi's career in recruitment began at TEKsystems as an Application Development Recruiter from 2013 to 2016. He then transitioned to roles at RBC as an IT Talent Recruitment/Sourcing Specialist from 2016 to 2018 and at Amazon as a Technical Recruiter for a brief period in 2016. He also worked as a Recruitment Consultant at GuruLink from 2018 to 2019. This diverse career trajectory has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of the recruitment landscape.