Guidance for the Leaders of Tomorrow
Rafikhunnisa Shaik is a results-driven recruitment leader and the Founder of GenNextStep. Over her 11+ year career, she has mastered end-to-end hiring and built robust recruitment strategies for large-scale projects across IT, Analytics, Consulting, Telecom, and Manufacturing. Having managed and mentored teams of over a dozen recruiters, she understands how to drive performance and align talent with global business goals.
As a Co-founder and Director of CloTech AI Pvt. Ltd., she brings extensive experience in multinational corporations across Bangalore, Hyderabad, and Kolkata. She has held senior leadership roles, specializing in HR policy development, labor law compliance, salary negotiations, and workplace grievance resolution.
Her commitment to innovation led to the creation of CloTech AI CRM—a fully customizable, industry-agnostic solution. A recognized high-performer, she has been honored with multiple awards for her contributions to leadership hiring in niche domains like Data Science, AI/ML, and Business Intelligence.
Beyond direct consulting, Rafikhunnisa actively visits schools and colleges as a guest mentor and career strategist. She ensures that the advice she gives students is not just academic, but deeply rooted in what the modern workforce and technical landscape demand, helping educational institutions bridge the gap between the classroom and the corporate world.
She ensures that the advice she gives students is not just academic, but deeply rooted in what the modern workforce and technical landscape demand.
MBA – Human Resource Management
Choosing the right field based on your personal interests and future employability.
Navigating the complex world of admissions to find the institution that fits your goals.
Developing a long-term roadmap from your first day of college to your dream career.
On-campus workshops and consultation sessions for schools and colleges to empower their student body.
For Students: Your career is your biggest investment—don't leave it to chance. Get the expert "recruiter's perspective" you need for professional counseling and roadmapping to ensure you stand out.
For Schools & Colleges: Bridge the gap between education and employment. Invite an industry veteran for on-campus career counseling, roadmap sessions, and professional mentorship. While our focus is on strategic career preparation rather than direct job placements, our corporate partnerships help align your talent with premier placement networks.
Reach out directly to start the conversation:
mentor@gennextstep.com