Testimonials – Vybex Consulting

From LinkedIn

My association with Raj has been since last 7-8 years. At professional front, I had an opportunity to work with him on more than 3 occasions. The consistent impression which i got every time that I’m dealing with passionate person (one can feel it on phone even thr his tone) who understands the mind sets of his customers well. If given a choice to describe Raj in one word, I would say “Responsive”. I wish him all the success in times ahead!

Dr. Pankaj Gursahani,Director of Sales Training—AstraZeneca India

Raj is one of the most seasoned and dependable recruiters I’ve come across. He is well-networked, is dedicated to his profession and works long hours (call him at 10 PM and he’ll be in office!). I was pleasantly surprised with the way he markets his clients; anyone who has seen his presentations and job descriptions knows they’re methodical and pleasing to the eye. He leads a sharp team of recruiters and is constantly networking. Further, he is very approachable and I’ve always felt comfortable discussing career moves and interviews with him. I have recommended many of my friends to speak with him regarding their career moves simply because he is one recruiter whose judgment is spot on. Above all, our relation started with that of a candidate & a recruiter but today he is a good friend and I wish him all the best.

Siddhartha Shankar,Manager Finance—Ferrero India

I had the pleasure of working with Raj when he approached me for a senior position he was working on for Essar. Raj completely stands out from the other recruiters who call you regarding Job openings. He is thoroughly Professional, knows his area well and is confident and assertive in his approach. He is also persistent and aggressive when he needs to be and gets the results he is after. Hiring for senior level talent has challenges of its own with regards to quick reverts, coordination, negotiations etc – and Raj proved his mettle during all these tricky situations that arose keeping both the Company’s as well as the candidate’s interest in mind. Raj’s results are impressive and I would certainly recommend Vybex and Raj to any company looking for results in niche senior level positions.

Nina Mistry,GM Marketing and Brands (Interactive)—Essar

I know Raj from past three years when we were working on a very senior level assignment. I was impressed by his analytical and methodical apprach. I found him very diligent and hardworking. He possesses very good knowledge of handling positions at the very senior levels. He is very much dependable individual and confidentiality of information is one of the many traits. Raj is excellent in verbal and written communication. His work ethics is unparallel. He is focused and possesses very good business accumen. I am sure that he is an excellent asset for the organization where he works. I wish hm good luck in is career.

Dr. Yaqoob Ali,Sr. VP Technical Operations—Glenmark India

Raj is excellent professional with high creativity and works well with both colleagues & client. He is one of few professionals who will put his client interest before his own interest. He is always ready to new ideas and has deep understanding of his profession. It is always a pleasure working with Raj.

Hafiz Vakil,Head of Abu Dhabi Operations—Saad Suhail Bahwan Group

Raj shows excellent understanding of client’s requirement and when he is working on a position, one can be rest assured that he would close the position within the committed time frames. He becomes an extension of your company when he is working with you and I would recommend Raj to any organization looking at quality recruitments.

Himanshu Jain,CEO—Shri Educare Limited

Raj is a thorough professional with genuine passion for networking and classical head hunting. The way he develops his understanding of the clients requirement and identifies the search speaks of his excellence. Raj has been a partner in crime in hiring multiple key leaders and working with him on these search assignments has been a delight. In one case, he went on to keep a candidate warm for nearly 2 years before we finally hired him

Unmesh Rai,Sr. GM HR—Reliance Industries

Raj brings energy, enthusiasm and creativity to everything that he does. He has a wonderful ability to collaborate with people and bring out the best in them. As the VP Public Relations of SDTM, Raj introduced innovative ideas and his newsletter was truly professional. His efforts helped raise the standard of the club. At a personal level I have found Raj to be a solid friend and relentless motivator. Good luck Raj!

Pradeep Dutt,Leadership & Executive Coach

From my eBook ‘Getting into Great Companies‘

Three words best describe “Getting into Great Companies” — one-of-a-kind, opportune and outstanding. Raj’s lucid guide on personal advancement comes at a time when the need for sharply distinguishing oneself is unusually high, with the growing supply-demand gap in the job market and ever-increasing digital noise. The simplicity and conviction with which Raj makes a seemingly complex quest appear so within reach makes this a delightful read. The extensive detailing on goal-setting, personal branding, networking, navigating the system, and closure are eminently useful for anyone to whom personal success matters. And in sharing these valuable ideas through an engaging framework, Raj has once again demonstrated that he is a thorough professional seeking to genuinely make a difference to the lives of the millions of job-seekers out there.

Johnny Oommen,Head of International Business (Passenger Vehicles)—Tata Motors Ltd.

I have known Raj for some time and having worked with him in the past, I can easily recall the vibrancy and enthusiasm he adds to any assignment. He has relentlessly worked to ensure that Vybex is not one of those ‘me too’ recruitment agencies that have mushroomed across the country. Raj’s ability to ‘partner’ and understand the requirement from a business perspective clearly stands out. Through this book, Raj has brought out the nuances of job search and career planning and I believe the readers will find the contents interesting and useful. The book has carefully avoided clichés and approaches taken by a number of ‘formula’ authors and it touches on some very pertinent areas required to be understood for getting the right job.

Ruchir Jhingran,Divisional Manager of Organizational Development—ITC Ltd.

‘’Getting into Great Companies’’ is an amazing book for finding a job in today’s competitive environment. It breaks most of our conventional myths about what not to do and instead puts first things first, i.e. what to do and how to do it. It certainly throws a new light on job search and career building challenges and it defines a process that makes immense sense. Go forth, read and find that dream job!

Anindo Deb Burman,GM HR—Maruti Suzuki Ltd.

I am thoroughly impressed with Raj’s book — “Getting into Great Companies.” From an overall perspective, the book communicates how to visualize (where you are in your career and where you want to go); building your brand; how to strategize the job search process through effective networking & system creation; finally, followed by up how to excel in your approach, that is…the optimum methods to travel the path of job search towards your dream company. What stayed with me, en route the journey of the book, are the practical tips enumerated for each sensitive step while one travels the job search path. Another dimension emphasized time and again is “Be Yourself and Be Pragmatic” as you job hunt.

Mukul Dixit,Head of Projects & Engineering—Cipla Ltd.

An excellent way of presenting the ART of job search in a SCIENTIFIC way. I could not stop reading it till the last word. An eye opener beating lots of myths in Networking. Very well thought and practical approach demonstrated by Raj.

Neeraj Garg,COO & Director—Grauer and Weil India

No, Raj Ray is not related to me. After years of talking a lot, but never about business, one day he brought me to a job that was tailor-made…one that I remain in, happily ever after! What I love about “Getting into Great Companies” is that it is Actionable, Relevant, Comprehensive and Simple. The best self-help books are disarming in their simplicity. This book is all about practical to-dos. Raj delivers a logical flow and coherent language wrapped in a bite sized package. “Getting into Great Companies” is recommended reading for every youngster thinking of a career ahead. Even the experienced will benefit because as an interviewer, I spot quite a few basic mistakes made by potential candidates. I often wish there was a simple guide to avoid these — thankfully, now there is one. I know Raj “walks the talk” on the advice he gives. For example, an oft neglected area for job success — Communication Skills; Raj is himself a committed Toastmaster like me for years.

Sujan Roy,Head Marketing, International Markets (Passenger Vehicles)—Tata Motors Ltd.

Who doesn’t need a job? Raj Ray’s “Getting into Great Companies” is a treatise on that subject. Written eloquently and with lucidity, the five steps provide a clear action-oriented guideline to a job-seeker for landing that coveted job. The rich content laced with the author’s experience, makes it a “one of a kind” book of its genre. This is a must-read book for everyone seeking a new job or wishing to change jobs.

Deepak Menon,International Director—Toastmasters International