Abdul Kashif
About Abdul Kashif
Abdul Kashif is a Talent Acquisition Specialist at QuEST Global in the United Kingdom, with extensive experience in recruitment across various industries including Aerospace, Healthcare, and IT/Tech.
Title and Current Role
Abdul Kashif is currently employed as a Talent Acquisition Specialist at QuEST Global in the United Kingdom. In this role, he leverages his extensive experience in recruitment and talent acquisition to source and attract top-tier candidates for various positions within the company.
Previous Experience
Abdul Kashif's career showcases a wealth of experience in talent acquisition roles across diverse organizations and industries. He served at Alexander Mann Solutions as a Principal Resource Specialist for BAE Systems Submarines from 2019 to 2021 in Birmingham, United Kingdom. Before that, he held interim positions at BAE Systems Applied Intelligence and Microsoft as a Principal Resource Specialist and GTA Recruiter, respectively. His experience also includes a tenure as a Senior Talent Acquisition Partner at GE, a Resourcing Specialist at High Speed Two (HS2) Ltd, and other significant roles at GE Healthcare, Rolls-Royce, and Atos.
Education and Certifications
Abdul Kashif is a PRINCE 2 Foundation Qualified professional, a certification he achieved in 2011. His academic background includes a degree in Business Information Systems from De Montfort University, where he studied from 2001 to 2005. Prior to that, he attended Handsworth Grammar School from 1994 to 2000.
Expertise in Security Clearance Recruitment
Abdul Kashif has extensive experience in sourcing candidates with Security Clearance (SC) for roles in the Defence sector. This specialized expertise allows him to effectively navigate the complexities of recruiting for sensitive positions that require high levels of confidentiality and security.
Mentorship and Collaboration
Abdul Kashif actively mentors and coaches junior recruiters on various aspects of the recruitment process, including sourcing and attraction. He collaborates closely with media and marketing teams to create candidate attraction materials, such as social media templates and flyers. His innovative approach to sourcing, utilizing channels like Stackoverflow, CW Jobs, and Forces Leavers, enhances overall talent acquisition strategies.