Rameem Shafiq

Career Development Coach

LinkedIn • Freelance

Dec 2020 - Present • 5 yrs 8 mos

• Provided career coaching to job seekers, helping them develop effective job search strategies and achieve career goals. • Guided professionals with career transitions, resume improvement, and interview preparation. • Optimized LinkedIn profiles to increase recruiter visibility, personal branding, and networking opportunities. • Delivered personalized feedback on ATS-friendly resumes, CVs, and cover letters tailored to target roles. • Mentored clients on LinkedIn networking, recruiter outreach, and personal branding best practices. • Helped clients identify suitable career paths based on their skills, experience, and market demand. • Advised on salary negotiation, career growth, and professional development strategies. • Supported recent graduates, experienced professionals, and career changers throughout their job search journey. • Shared industry insights, hiring trends, and recruitment best practices to improve interview success. • Empowered clients to build confidence, strengthen their professional presence, and secure more interview opportunities.

Reverse Recruiter & Job Application Assistant

Upwork • Freelance

Dec 2017 - Present • 8 yrs 8 mos

• Managed end-to-end job search and job application processes for clients across multiple industries. • Applied to 100+ targeted jobs using customized resumes and tailored cover letters to maximize interview opportunities. • Conducted reverse recruiting by sourcing relevant openings aligned with clients' skills, goals, and experience. • Optimized ATS-friendly resumes, CVs, and LinkedIn profiles to improve recruiter visibility and applicant tracking system compatibility. • Customized every application to match job descriptions using strategic keyword optimization. • Tracked applications, maintained job search pipelines, and followed up on application statuses. • Researched companies, hiring managers, and job markets to identify high-quality employment opportunities. • Assisted professionals, career changers, and recent graduates with personalized career branding and job search strategies. • Improved clients' interview response rates through targeted application management and optimized career documents. • Delivered accurate, confidential, and deadline-driven virtual recruiting and career support services.