I’m Vidhya Raghunath, a Talent Acquisition leader with 20+ years of experience across technology recruitment, talent strategy, leadership hiring and building high-performing recruiting teams. Over my career, I’ve worked with organizations including IBM and Red Hat, leading technology and business hiring, building recruiting teams, supporting large-scale hiring and partnering with senior leaders and hiring managers on critical talent decisions. I’ve also worked as a freelancer, giving me a practical understanding of what it takes to work independently, understand client needs, position your expertise, and deliver value outside a traditional corporate environment. I created - Your Hiring Ally - to bring that experience together and make practical TA expertise accessible to people navigating different sides of the hiring ecosystem. 🎓 Students & early-career professionals - career direction, understanding what recruiters look for, interview preparation and navigating the job market. 👩‍💼 Recruiters & TA professionals - career growth, becoming a more strategic recruiter, navigating career transitions and exploring independent/freelance recruiting. 🏢 Hiring teams & businesses - hiring strategy, recruitment processes, interview frameworks, scorecards and practical Talent Acquisition advice. My approach is practical, candid and grounded in real-world hiring experience. I bring the perspective of someone who has spent years on the hiring side of the table and also experienced the freelance side. Whether you're figuring out your career, growing as a recruiter, exploring independent work, or trying to solve a hiring challenge, Your Hiring Ally is here to help.