About

Isha Prabhakar is a dynamic and driven University Recruiting Account Manager for APAC and Australia at Microsoft. With over 9 years of experience in recruiting, she has worked across a diverse portfolio, hiring for various job roles, including leadership positions. Her experience ranges from scaling a growing start-up with a small team to contributing at scale in a large organization with multiple stakeholders. At Microsoft, Isha works with a team of inspiring University recruiters and is passionate about bringing the best Early in Career talent into Microsoft from across universities in APAC and Australia. She is known for her curiosity, thirst for knowledge, and her ability to thrive in dynamic, high-energy, and creative workspaces. Isha is also passionate about public speaking, stimulating conversations, and traveling. She believes that there is never too much coffee in her mug. In her current role, Isha is responsible for building the Early in Career Talent Strategy for Microsoft business in APAC, Australia, and New Zealand. She advises and partners with business leaders, HR leaders, and UR Talent Sourcers to build, evangelize, and execute the talent strategy. She also leads the Internship Program strategy and experience for the APAC, Australia, and New Zealand. Prior to Microsoft, Isha worked at Uber as a University Recruiter, where she engaged with Tier 1 Business and tech schools across the country to hire the best talent. She also managed headcount mapping for intern and full-time hires, employer branding and engagement on campuses, and lateral recruiting for mid-level operations and marketing roles across India. Isha holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Literature from Lady Shri Ram College for Women. She also attended Loreto Convent School in Delhi Cantt. Her tech stack includes product management.