Seraj Ahmed

Solving Talent Acquisition Challenges for HR Leaders | Find Top Talent with Ease | Let's Connect!

As Head of Growth at Infinium Associates, I've learned that transformative hiring isn't just about matching skills—it's about understanding how talent drives business evolution across borders and industries.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘂𝗺 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁:
12,000+ successful placements across leadership, technical & executive roles
Strategic presence in UAE, KSA & India with partner offices in Nepal,Uganda,South Africa,Bangladesh,Sri Lanka,Pakistan,Myanmar and Egypt
Trusted by industry leaders in Aviation, Oil & Gas, Construction,Facilities, Manufacturing, Automotive & Technology

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗨𝘀:
✓ Multi-Region Expertise: Deep networks across MENA, Europe & South Asia
✓ Industry-Specific Solutions: Tailored approaches for each sector's unique demands
✓ End-to-End Talent Solutions: From executive search to volume hiring
✓ Cross-Border Excellence: Navigate complex international hiring with ease

𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗙𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀:
Aviation & Aerospace
Oil & Gas
Construction & Infrastructure
Manufacturing & Automotive
Maritime & Supply Chain
Facilities Management & Hospitality
Technology,Telecom & Digital Transformation

𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀:
→ C-Suite & Executive Leadership
→ Technical & Engineering Talent
→ Project-Based Volume Hiring
→ Cross-Border Talent Solutions
→ Outsourcing Partnerships

𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂:
Expanding your operations across Middle East, North Africa and India?
Looking to tap into global talent pools?
Need a strategic partner for complex hiring initiatives?

I share weekly insights on global talent trends, cross-border hiring strategies, and industry-specific recruitment solutions. Let's connect and explore how we can support your organization's growth journey.

📞 Direct: +971569518801
📧 seraj@infiniumassociates.com

Head of Growth

Pioneering Global Expansion Through Strategic Talent Acquisition

As the Head of Growth at Infinium Associates, I not only connect exceptional talent with global opportunities but also play a crucial role in the strategic expansion of our organization.My vision is to extend Infinium's footprint across new markets, leveraging my extensive network  to establish us as a key player in international talent solutions space.

My Areas of Expertise:
Strategic Executive Talent Sourcing:Specializing in identifying transformative leaders, I ensure that each executive placement contributes to both our clients' success and Infinium's growth.

Bespoke RPO Solutions: Crafting recruitment processes that are tailored to diverse business needs, aligning talent strategies with organizational expansion goals.

Global Talent Market Expertise:My deep understanding of various international markets empowers me to navigate and capitalize on global talent trends effectively.

Cultural Integration Focus:Emphasizing  the importance of cultural fit, ensuring that new hires not only contribute to but also enhance the organizational culture, crucial for our global expansion.

Innovative Recruitment for Global Reach: Utilizing agile and forward-thinking recruitment methodologies, I am dedicated to attracting top-tier professionals worldwide, aligning with our mission of  expansion.

My Commitment:
In my  role, I am committed to identifying and securing strategic talent that not only fills key positions but also propels organziational growth. 

My expertise spans across Executive Search, Headhunting, Diversity Recruitment, Talent Scouting, Recruiting, Talent Management, Start-up Consulting, Hiring Strategies, Career Management, and Leadership Hiring.

Interested in how strategic talent acquisition can drive business growth? Let's connect and explore innovative solutions for your organization

Ramadan Kareem to everyone observing across the UAE and beyond.
May this blessed month bring peace, reflection, and renewed purpose to you and your families.
Wishing you health, clarity, and continued success through Ramadan and the year ahead.
رمضان كريم تقبل الله منا ومنكم صالح الأعمال
#RamadanKareem #RamadanMubarak #Blessings

Solving Leadership & Project Talent Challenges | Cross-Border Bulk Talent & Executive Search Expert | Powering Project Scale-Ups Across Middle East, India & Beyond

Recruitment in 48 Hours:
Monday: "I see zero value in agencies. Don't contact me again."
Wednesday: "You built our entire UAE sales team. We wouldn't hit these numbers without you."
Same week. Same job. Completely different reactions.

The Lesson:
➡️ Your service isn't for everyone.
➡️Some see recruitment as a cost, some see it as competitive advantage.
➡️Some ghost you mid-search, some call you first when expansion is approved.

The Mistake:
Trying to convince the Monday guy he's wrong.
The Breakthrough:
Finding more Wednesday clients who already get it.
Because Here's the Truth:
➡️Every "don't contact me" brings you closer to "where have you been?"
➡️Every rejection filters you toward the right clients.
➡️Every no protects your time for companies who actually value what you do.
Focus on the ones who appreciate it.
Let the rest figure it out themselves.

The ride's better when you're working with people who want you there.
Who else has had this exact week?
#RecruitmentLife #AgencyOwners #KnowYourWorth

The last few days reminded us what the UAE Is built on
As regional tensions rose, this nation showed its true strength

What We Saw:
Colleagues checking in across teams
Clients pausing business to ask "are you safe?
Calm leadership when uncertainty was high 
Unity across cultures and backgrounds

This Is what makes the UAE different.
Not the skylines. But how people show up for each other when it matters.
Our thoughts remain with everyone navigating this moment.
To families, leaders making hard calls, and colleagues managing worried loved ones abroad. Wishing continued safety and strength to you and your teams.
The UAE has shown its character before. It's showing it again now
#UAE #Unity #TogetherStronger

The job search that gets you hired vs the one that doesn't 

Left: Applied to 3 roles this week, messaged 2 hiring managers, followed up on last week's application. Messy? Yes. Moving? Absolutely

Right: Spent the week perfecting my CV. Researching the 'perfect' company. Waiting for the 'right' opportunity
One gets interviews. The other gets... more waiting

Imperfect action beats perfect planning every single time
What are you actually doing today?
#MondayMotivation #JobSearch #TakeAction

Monday morning. Markets uncertain. Business doesn't stop.
Last week, while everyone posted about AI, the Middle East escalated and the business conversation shifted overnight.

I talk to hiring managers and CFOs across UAE and GCC weekly. The tone changed.
What I'm hearing:
Three weeks ago: "Hiring aggressively in Q1, move fast." 
Last week: "Let's pause until we see how this plays out." 
This morning: "Actually, we still need that Finance Manager. Business can't wait."

The Pattern:
Initial caution. Then reality. Revenue targets don't pause for geopolitics Projects still need people
What's Actually Happening:
Some companies hit pause. Fair. Some stress-testing scenarios. Smart. Some moving faster, not slower. Interesting
Why faster? Uncertainty creates opportunity. Talent suddenly available. Competitors slowing means market share up for grabs. Companies with cash and conviction are hiring while others hesitate.

The Split:
Companies on hope: "Wait and see." Companies on strategy: "If revenue drops 20%, here's our plan. If not, here's how we capture the gap."

What hasn't changed:
Critical roles still need filling. Operations still need running. Growth still needs executing.
The companies that thrived through the last decade of regional uncertainty didn't pause every time tensions rose. They adapted and moved decisively when others froze.
For Our Clients and Candidates:
Business continues. Hiring continues. We're here.
If your plans shifted, we understand. If they accelerated, we're ready. If you're stress-testing, let's talk talent implications now.

To Everyone Across the Region: This market has navigated worse and come out stronger every time.
The businesses that win plan for multiple scenarios and move with clarity when others move with fear.
Monday, Week 3. Let's go.
#UAE #BusinessReality #RegionalInsights #Leadership

content is the new sales

Stop reading this. 

Unless you want to generate warm leads. 

👉 Here's my mission here:

I’m helping Salespeople and Founders generate warm leads with LinkedIn. 

👉 Here's how I'm doing it: 

I post actionable content 5x per week. 
= You’re at the right place.

👉 Here's what I do for my clients: 

Strategic content creation.
We are defining the best narrative together.
To generate warm leads and make more sales. 

From personal branding to lead generation. 
From cold to warm. 

👉 you want to work with me: 
Shoot me a DM, or click on the link in my bio.

Noam Nisand

Skip Netflix this weekend.

Watch these YT videos instead.

1. How to Get SO Many Customers with AI it feels ILLEGAL

A breakdown of how AI can help with prospecting, follow-ups, and closing more deals.

https://lnkd.in/dhUQ9ukM

2. Best AI Sales Follow-up System 2026

A simple system that scans your inbox, tracks leads, and sends summaries to your team automatically.

https://lnkd.in/dxVuykB5

3. Build and Sell AI Agents in 2026 (For Beginners)

A beginner guide to building AI tools and understanding how they actually work.

https://lnkd.in/dtvm2BZ5

4. Build Agent Teams within Claude Cowork in 17 min

How to use Claude to run multiple tasks at once for research, lead enrichment, and outreach.

https://lnkd.in/dBgh9s8z

5. Build an AI Sales Agent That Makes $50k/Month

A walkthrough of building a sales automation system for handling leads and outreach.

https://lnkd.in/dfgisuyP

6. This n8n Sales Automation Won $5,000 in Just 14 days

A real example of turning missed calls into booked appointments using automation.

https://lnkd.in/dQ8JRiAX

While everyone is talking about AI in sales, you become one of the few who actually learn the “how to”.

And this weekend is a good place to start.

—
Follow Noam for more AI × Sales systems.

Nano Banana 2 just dropped, and it’s insane.

Use this prompt to create infographics like the one you see here:

”Create a 1080 x 1350 vertical LinkedIn infographic.

Style:

- Light grey background
- Bold black headers
- Orange accent color (#FF5A1F)
- Heavy modern sans-serif font
- Rounded content cards with soft shadow
- Minimal vector icons
- Clean spacing
- No gradients
- No clutter
- Professional LinkedIn / B2B aesthetic

Header:
[INSERT YOUR MAIN TITLE]

Orange pill below:
[INSERT SUBTITLE OR TOOL NAME]

Main Content:
Create 5-7 stacked rounded cards.

For each card:

- Bold section number + headline
- 1 short supporting line (max 12 words)
- 1 simple icon representing the idea

Structure example:

1. [Step Name]
Short explanation.
2. [Step Name]
Short explanation.
3. [Step Name]
Short explanation.

(Repeat as needed)

Add a strong final centered statement at the bottom:
[INSERT FINAL BOLD TAKEAWAY]

Footer:
Full-width black footer bar.

Left side: circular avatar placeholder.
Right side text:
Follow @YourName for more [Your Topic]

Add a small bookmark icon on the right.”


NOTE: Make sure you customize the prompt.

That’s it, “I don’t know how to design” excuse just died.

Use it and start posting now.

—
Follow Noam for more AI X Sales systems.

Don’t send the same message to P Diddy and Jennifer Aniston.

Follow this instead to get replies in 2026:

1. Stop segmenting by titles.

Titles tell you rank.
They don’t tell you how someone thinks.

2. Segment by behavior.

What they post.
What they comment on.
What problems they keep circling.

That’s your angle.

3. Match the opener to their mindset.

Strategic thinkers → implications and tradeoffs.
Operators → specifics and constraints.
Hands-on buyers → friction you remove today.

Same offer. 
Different entry.

4) Don’t DM without a reason.

No signal = wait.

Signal = send a short, relevant message.

5) One message. One point. One ask.

If it can’t be understood in 10 seconds, it won’t be answered.

That’s it.

Better replies don’t come from better copy.
They come from better judgment.

Stop thinking “sales is a safe job.” 

Anthropic's 2026 report just proved you wrong.

It shows AI is already theoretically capable of covering most sales tasks, companies are just slow to adopt.

That window won't stay open.

The reps who survive won't be the best closers.

They'll be the ones who learned to work with the thing that's coming for their quota.

So what do you do about it?

Build your personal brand on LinkedIn.

→ Here's exactly how, using this post. 

(Right now. Takes 5 minutes)

Step 1 — Download this image.
There's a download button on this post. Click it.

Step 2 — Open LinkedIn.
Start a new post. Upload the image.

Step 3 — Write your take.

In 1 single line. 
What do YOU think about this?

Example: "Sales is the next job AI will eat. Here's why I'm not scared:"

That's your hook. First line. Done.

Step 4 — Write 3 to 5 short lines below it.

Why do you think that?
What are you doing about it?
Don't overthink. Just talk like a human.

Step 5 — Read it back.

If a sentence is long, cut it in two.
If a word is complicated, swap it.
If a paragraph is dense, add a line break.

Step 6 — Post it.

Not tomorrow. Now.
That's it.

1 post. 1 idea. 5 minutes.

The people who start today will be the ones still standing when the window closes.

53.7% of your LinkedIn feed is AI-written, and you can tell.

If you’re going to use AI, at least make it sound like you.

The Humanizer Prompt: (brutal version)

”Rewrite the text below like it was written by a smart human with skin in the game.

Rules:

1. Remove every “importance” sentence.
If it talks about impact, legacy, significance, broader trends — delete it.
2. Kill AI vocabulary.
Words like: pivotal, crucial, enhance, underscore, landscape, vibrant, testament, foster, delve, showcase, intricate, evolving.
3. Delete all contrast structures.
No “It’s not X, it’s Y.”
No “Not A. Not B. But C.”
No “Despite this…”
4. Cut all vague authority.
No “experts say,” “industry reports,” “many believe.”
5. Remove summary endings.
No “In conclusion,” “Overall,” or neat wrap-ups.
6. Replace general claims with specifics.
If it says “improves results,” say how.
If there’s no proof, cut the line.
7. Shorten sentences over 16 words.
8. If a sentence could apply to 1,000 other topics, delete it.
9. No motivational tone.
No TED Talk energy.
No preaching.
10. Make it sound like a message sent to one person, not a stage speech.

Output:
Clean version only.
No explanation.
No formatting tricks.
No bold.

Text:
[PASTE YOUR BRIEF HERE]”

Using AI is the smartest move when you know how not to use it.

— 
Follow Noam for more AI X Sales systems.

To actually get a job/client from LinkedIn, do the opposite.

1. Post proof of work.

→ Break down projects, experiments, lessons, and results.

2. Show how you think.

→ Explain the strategy behind what you build.

3. Make your profile a landing page.

→ Banner, featured section, and posts should answer: “What problem can this person solve?”

4. Let companies come to you.

→ When your work is visible, the conversation starts differently.

Instead of cold interrupting and calling it networking, start with visibility.

Because you, me and everyone believe what we see.


—
Follow Noam for more AI × Sales systems.

110M people watched Elon say “Delete LinkedIn.”

It’s the best signal ever, here’s why:

That’s a signal we’ve hit the Early Adopter phase.

Every platform follows the same adoption curve:

📈 Innovators → ignored.
📈 Early Adopters → called “cringe.”
📈 Early Majority → finally paying attention.
📈 Late Majority → jumping on the bandwagon.
📈 Laggards → still saying “it’s just a fad.”

LinkedIn creators are right in the middle of that second stage.

The same stage YouTube was in 2006.
Instagram in 2012.
TikTok in 2018.

There was a time when everyone laughed at TikTok dancers.

Now those “cringe” kids run billion-dollar audiences.

It’s the same playbook.
First they mock you.
Then they copy you.

(Then they pretend they were here from the start)

This tweet doesn’t mean LinkedIn is dying.
→ It means the world is watching.

Becoming an “overnight expert” just got very easy on LinkedIn.

Write a prompt → Generate a post → Hit publish.

Now the feed is full of people explaining things they’ve never actually done.

I wouldn’t say Claude created fake experts.
Rather, it just removed the effort required to look like one.

Here’s how you spot the difference:

1. Fake experts talk in theories.
- Operators talk in examples.

2. Fake experts post advice.
- Operators post what they did.

3. Fake experts explain the industry.
- Operators explain the work.

4. Fake experts sound smart.
- Operators sound specific.

Both use the same tool, only one builds authority.

Because experience still can’t be prompted.

So, if you actually want your posts to work:

1. Use Claude to structure your existing day-to-day works.

2. Write from things you did this week.
- Calls, deals, mistakes, wins.

3. Keep one idea per post.
- If it needs 10 slides to explain, it’s not clear yet.

4. Feed it proof to create step by step guides.
- Screenshots, messages, real examples.

That’s what people actually need and read here.

—

ps. Hey Magali De Reu, i know everyone stole your visual but can you blame us? It looks too accurate ahah
(at least I am giving you the credits 🫣)

I cancelled my ChatGPT subscription.

This is my 2026 stack: 

Claude

→ Where most thinking happens.
→ Drafts, positioning, message clarity.

Notion

→ Stores everything in one place.
→ Systems, playbooks, prompts, and sales knowledge.

Wispr Flow

→ Voice to clean text everywhere.
→ Turns raw thoughts into usable prompts and messages.

Grok

→ Live internet context.
→ See what your market is talking about before you reach out.

Google Gemini's Nano Banana

→ Creates visuals instantly.
→ Carousels, thumbnails, outbound images.

Granola

→ Captures meetings automatically.
→ Notes, decisions, and next steps without losing context.

Each tool handles one layer of the job:

thinking → input speed → research → visuals → memory

That’s how the winning stack of 2026 looks.

—

I’m Noam, follow for more Sales x AI systems.

Your follow-ups are boring AF.

“Just checking in.”
“Bumping this.”
“Circling back.”

I’m yawning already, sorry.

Basically, you’re asking for attention without giving a reason to reply.

Memes are such a fun way to reset the emotion.

A good follow-up meme does 3 things:

1. Shows you’re human
2. Breaks the pattern in their inbox
3. Makes replying feel light and easy

When someone hasn’t replied in 7-10 days, just send them a meme today.

It does more work than another paragraph of persuasion.

The why is simple:

It lowers resistance.
And low resistance = replies.

Sales was never a game of pushing harder, but always about making it easier to respond.

If your follow-ups feel like homework, don’t waste your time and theirs.

Just be a little different to stand out from the rest.

Now go and revive the dead threads.
And thank me later.

—
I’m Noam, follow me for more AI X Sales systems.

They lied to you.

Sales is not about closing.
It’s about qualifying earlier.

Let me explain.

The best reps don’t chase, they clarify.

They ask questions that force reality:

- What made this worth looking at now?

- What happens if this doesn’t get solved in the next 90 days?

- What else is competing for priority internally?

If the answers are fuzzy, the deal is too.

So they don’t fight it. 
But label it instead: 

“This doesn’t sound urgent yet.”
“Feels like you’re still exploring, not deciding.”
“This might be a later problem.”

That honesty does two things: 

Either the buyer gets specific, or the deal exits cleanly.

Both are wins.

Strong reps separate curiosity from intent.

If intent isn’t there, they pause with clarity:

“Let’s park this. If X happens, it makes sense to re-open. Fair?”

That’s how you stop carrying “maybe’s” in your CRM.

→ Because “hope” is never a sales strategy.

Going viral on LinkedIn actually means you did something right.

People confuse platforms.

On X, virality means chaos.
Half the views come from bots.

Most users don’t even show their real name.
Noise wins over value.

And let’s not talk about Instagram or TikTok.
There it’s worse.

→ On LinkedIn, things are different.

You’re in front of real professionals.
Decision makers. 
Founders.
Buyers. 

People who can actually move the needle for your business.

Over 65 million of them scroll every day.
They spend more than 10 minutes per visit.

They look for insights that make them smarter.

So if you go viral here, it’s not random.

It means:
1. Your post hit the right nerve.
2. You added real value.

Start posting on Linkedin, today.
We’re still in the early days.

Most of your meetings shouldn’t exist in the first place.

This is how modern teams qualify them in 2026:

Booking meetings is easy.
Filtering them is the real skill.

A meeting isn’t qualified just because someone accepted it.

In 2026, a meeting is qualified only if at least one of these is true:

1. There’s a clear problem they want to solve
2. There’s a decision or change coming up
3. There’s internal pressure (revenue, cost, risk, or time)

If none of this exists → DON’T REACH OUT.

You’re not starting a sales conversation.
But interrupting someone with no reason to care.

So before you even send the message, sanity-check this:

1. Why would this matter now?
2. What happens if they do nothing?
3. What changed recently to make this relevant?

If you can’t answer those, don’t book the meeting.

Expect fewer calls, but much better ones.

Modern sales is all about protecting your attention > filling calendars.

And knowing this difference is all it takes to hit quota in 2026.

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