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Who Am I?
My name is Taha Usmani.
For over 10 years, I’ve been the decision-maker behind the hiring process at some of the world’s fastest-growing and most demanding companies. I’m not just another resume writer or career coach. I’m a senior talent acquisition leader who has run global hiring operations, built entire teams from the ground up, and worked directly with founders, executives, and VPs to determine who gets hired—and who doesn’t.
Career Journey & Roles
Coinbase
Led Canadian and North American tech, product, and business hiring through multiple growth stages. I worked with both execs and new grads — building new teams, piloting recruiting technology, and hiring for roles in Web3, software engineering, security, DevOps, finance, and GTM.
Capital One
Owned recruiting for high-priority technical and business lines. Recruited analysts, data scientists, product managers, operations, and leadership roles — directly partnered with senior leaders on hiring strategy, diversity, and onboarding.
Rogers
Managed end-to-end hiring for multiple business units — from operations and IT to digital and field management. I improved process speed and candidate quality, leading internal training for new hiring managers.
Agency and Consulting
Delivered on “impossible” hires for Canada’s biggest banks, consulting, and fintech — plus built out SaaS startup teams, public sector orgs, and top-10 insurance firms.
Global Scope
Sourced, interviewed, and hired talent in Canada, US, UK, Ireland, Brazil, Czech Republic, Singapore, India, and more.
My Philosophy
What Makes Me Different
“Job search is not a numbers game. It’s a marketing campaign. The best candidates are not always the best hires — they’re the best storytellers, the best positioned, and the most strategic. My job is to turn you into that candidate.”
I believe in:
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Direct, honest, practical feedback — not sugar-coating or generic templates
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Empowering you to “own your value” in every conversation, document, and interview
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Using real recruiter logic and ATS insights, not out-of-touch career advice
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Celebrating career pivots, diversity, and non-traditional backgrounds
My Impact : Real Stories
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Helped hundreds of immigrants/newcomers land their first Canadian job (from banking to government to SaaS)
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Pivoted clients from non-profit to tech, and retail to finance
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Helped directors and VPs break into new industries after 10+ years in one field
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Supported dozens of women returning from career breaks, newcomers with language barriers, and professionals overcoming job gaps
Credentials & Recognition
Education
Bachelor’s, Trent University, Ontario
Certifications
Boolean search mastery, ATS compliance, behavioral and technical interviewing.
Panels & Media
LinkedIn, TechTO, York/Trent University, Canadian Immigrant, The Globe and Mail
Diversity & Inclusion
Hired and coached across cultures, languages, and backgrounds
