Hi! I’m Olga, and I connect great companies with great people 🚀
Whether you're building a team or looking for your next role – I'm here to help. As a Recruiter and Consultant, I support businesses in hiring top talent and guide candidates in finding the right opportunities.
Hi! I’m Olga Zolotukhina – a Talent Acquisition Partner & Consultant with a passion for connecting great people with great teams. I’ve been hiring across IT-companies for the past few years, working with organisations and candidates around the world.
For corporate clients, I help build efficient, scalable hiring processes and close even the most hard-to-fill roles. I work across international markets, always combining strategic sourcing with deep candidate insight and clear communication. For individuals, I offer career consulting tailored to your goals, whether you're changing industries, preparing for interviews, or crafting a CV and LinkedIn profile that truly reflects your value.
Currently based in Spain, I work remotely with international teams and always stay curious about new tools, markets, and ideas.
Apr 2023 – Present
Aug 2021 – Mar 2023
Nov 2018 – Present
Professional Working Experience
At Playrix, I lead end-to-end recruitment for technical roles across EMEA, CIS, and other international markets. I independently develop hiring strategies, optimize hiring funnels, and advise stakeholders on candidate profiles and decisions. I’ve successfully filled some of the most challenging vacancies in the department. My approach is data-driven, candidate-focused, and consistently recognized by both hiring managers and peers.
Talent Manager (IT)
Playrix | IT & Game Development (3000+ employees)
Refocus | EdTech Startup (450+ employees)
Core Recruiter (IT & Non-IT)
At Refocus, I built and scaled hiring processes in a fast-paced EdTech environment targeting Southeast Asia. I worked closely with leadership to recruit for C-level and high-impact roles, launched hiring from scratch for entire departments, and improved candidate experience through refined communication strategies. I was promoted for developing a successful onboarding program and consistently met hiring targets while adapting to the needs of a dynamic startup.
As a freelance recruiter and consultant, I’ve helped over 80+ individuals navigate job transitions and supported companies with full-cycle recruitment. My corporate clients include IT, gamedev, EdTech, ecomm, construction, food tech, educational projects, for which I’ve developed sourcing strategies, closed urgent roles, and delivered tailored talent solutions – often within tight deadlines.
Recruiter & Career Consultant
Freelance & Consulting
Education & Certificates
I’m committed to continuous learning and always stay curious about new tools, approaches, and trends in recruitment, HR, and talent management.
Thanks to this degree, I understand how labor law works in different countries, which helps me in international hiring
How can I help you? :)
I work with companies at different stages of growth – from early-stage startups with no HR infrastructure to mature businesses seeking to optimize their recruitment processes. My services include:
I work with professionals who are looking for a new job, changing careers, or entering the job market for the first time. My goal is to help you feel confident, clear, and competitive in your search
I just want to recommend Olga as a recruiter to anyone seeking top-tier talent acquisition. While working at Refocus, she did an exceptional job of sourcing and recruiting the best candidates for our team.
Her thorough understanding of our needs and requirements made the recruitment process seamless and enjoyable. Olga's ability to identify high-potential candidates, assess their skills and qualities, and guide them through the interview process was highly appreciated by the management team.
I highly recommend Olga to any company looking to hire top talent for their workforce. Her passion and commitment to finding the right fit for both the candidate and the employer are unparalleled. It was truly a pleasure working with her, and I wish her all the best in your future opportunities.
Olga is an outstanding recruiter who has had a major influence on the growth of Refocus. She is systematic, a process thinker, and always relies on numbers. I highly recommend her for building large and scalable processes in recruitment. What's more, she is always proactive and offers out-of-the-box hypotheses and smart solutions. It was a great pleasure to work with her
Javier Muñoz Ramón
Localization Engineer at Playrix, my candidate https://www.linkedin.com/in/jmuramn/
Olga contacted me as a recruiter for Playrix for my current position.
During that whole process, she was very helping when I needed information that was crucial for me to understand the requirements of each of the steps of every interview, and also for the technical test I had.
She is extremely informative and fast when I required a quick response. I really recommend working with her regarding recruitment. And you will be lucky if she is your recruiter!
Denis Rodin
Ex-Team Leader at Refocus & Playrix https://www.linkedin.com/in/denis-rodin-5a370547/
I have had the pleasure of working with Olga for a significant time period and can confidently recommend her to anyone looking for an experienced and talented recruiter.
Olga has demonstrated an excellent understanding of our team's requirements and always provided us with top-quality candidates who fit our culture and skillsets. She is exceptional in sourcing and screening candidates, and her communication skills are what sets her apart from others. She kept all parties (candidates, hiring managers, and HR) informed throughout the hiring process, giving us peace of mind.
I recommend Olga for any recruitment needs you may have.
Olya was a recruiter with whom I worked for the most part on many vacancies. For me, she opened not only as a high-class professional who can quickly close vacancies of any complexity and conduct dozens of interviews a week, but also as a wonderful person with a kind heart who will always support in difficult days and offer any help.
Her love for recruitment was evident from the first day we worked together. She taught me new tools for searching for candidates in the international market and how to write to candidates in order to attract their attention to the vacancy. Explained to me the importance of time management and meeting deadlines, as well as how to properly communicate with managers in our company.
Olya's contribution to the company is incredible and hard to evaluate, as it is too significant. My gratitude to her is boundless for what kind of recruiter she made me and how much advice she gave, both professional and personal. I sincerely envy the company which will be able to get such an employee as Olya.
Thanks to her, I fell in love with Refocus at the very first minute. It was easy to communicate with Olga, the interview felt like a conversation with an old friend, and she gave me the feedback in 1—3 days after each stage.
Olga gathered the whole team for the course I work on, and it's the best team I can think of. We set records for improving content metrics and learn from each other every day. I don't know how Olga finds such awesome people, but it's impressive.
Olya is an excellent professional who truly knows her field. During our time working together, she was a top performer, consistently meeting and exceeding hiring targets. Working with Olya is an absolute pleasure 😊 She’s always ready to help, offer advice, and guide you toward the right decision. She has a great sense for people and the team’s overall mood. If I ever had the chance to work with Olya in the same department again, I would be absolutely thrilled.
Anastasia Solo
Business Growth Recruitment Team Leader at Refocus https://www.linkedin.com/in/anastasia-solo-833615215/
I worked closely with Olga at Refocus – I was leading another team, but we partnered to build out the hiring process in the Philippines.
Olga was incredibly proactive and thoughtful throughout the entire process. She not only found strong candidates for some really tricky roles but also helped shape a clear and scalable hiring strategy from scratch. Her ability to deeply understand the needs of the business and translate them into actionable recruitment steps was a huge asset.
Besides being great at what she does, Olga is also just a joy to work with – easy to communicate with, super reliable, and always ready to jump in and support the team.
I’d absolutely love to work with her again!
Confidential
The candidate wished to remain anonymous
I contacted Olya on the recommendation of a friend and I am completely satisfied with the result!
I really needed to find a job quickly and specifically in Vienna. This is not an easy thing because I am still a student and I am not connected with IT or sciences in any way. I called Olya, she found out all the information about me. After that, she made a CV, which I sent to different companies. Of course, there were a lot of refusals but among them there was one positive answer! I was invited to an interview, which Olya also helped with. I passed the interview and got a position that is suitable for work and study. I highly appreciate Olya's help! What I especially liked was that even after the consultation she supported me morally and practically.😄
Karina Lvova
Entrepreneur | Hiring Manager for Freelance Projects https://www.linkedin.com/in/karina-lvova-35164a32/
Olya processes information faster than average. She is open to new solutions, not conservative, and focuses on whether they deliver results. She treats new ideas as hypotheses rather than failures. Olya keeps her commitments and is willing to take responsibility — for example, she often pulled together the summaries and plans herself, which made our meetings super effective.
She is honest and able to talk openly about what’s going on without dragging things out, which helps resolve issues quickly and move forward. Olya genuinely cares about people — for instance, she checks in on how they’re doing after onboarding, which I really appreciate and share.
On top of that, Olya structures information incredibly well. Her documents are clear and easy to read, and her messages are focused and well-organized. In this area, she’s seriously a step ahead of everyone else. I believe it’s a strong combination of skills and experience.
Viktoria Tsarapkina
Head of HR https://www.linkedin.com/in/viktoria-tsarapkina-ba64a822a/
Olya is a rocket of recruitment! From her first touch to the offer, she carefully accompanied me at all stages of hiring and completely helped me to fell in love with the company.
After that we worked together for more than a year and during that time Olya hired excellent specialists for my team from scratch.
As a hiring-manager for vacancies, I want to mention her deep empathy and her ability to accurately analyze the position and create the best portrait of the candidate.
It would be great to work together with her on new projects!
Alina Babadzhanova
Recruiter at Refocus https://www.linkedin.com/in/tgallymeee/
I had the chance to work with Olga at Refocus, and she was one of the strongest recruiters on the team. She handled senior and niche roles with impressive speed and quality – I still remember how she closed some critical positions in just a few days! She also helped with upgrading recruitment processes within our team, including building a strong knowledge base, working on optimising the workflow for the whole team.
Olga is super proactive, always ready to jump in and help, and she brings a lot of structure and clarity to the hiring process. She’s also just a great person to work with — positive, thoughtful, and easy to communicate with.
Any team would be lucky to have her!
Sveta Balkosadskaya
Recruitment Team Lead at Playrix https://www.linkedin.com/in/svetlana-balkosadskaya-0493b461/
I worked with Olga for about a year and a half at Playrix, where I was her team lead. She’s a top-notch recruiter and a real pro when it comes to hiring for complex roles. From senior developers with rare tech stacks to HRBPs in Ireland – Olga handled it all confidently and efficiently.
She’s super organized, data-driven, and always ready to help the team. On top of that, Olga has a great feel for people and team dynamics, which made working with her not just productive, but genuinely enjoyable.
I’d be happy to work with her again anytime.
Sofia Ivanovskaya
My colleague at Playrix & Refocus https://www.linkedin.com/in/sofia-iv-recruiter
I’ve had (and still have) the pleasure of working with Olga in two very different industries — first in edtech at Refocus, and now in gaming at Playrix — and she has been an exceptional teammate in both.
She is one of those rare colleagues who brings both initiative and reliability to every project. Whether it’s launching new hiring pipelines, improving processes, or stepping up during critical hiring pushes, she’s always the first to take action and consistently delivers strong results.
Working with her is incredibly comfortable — she’s thoughtful, supportive, and always brings positive energy to the team. I truly value her ability to combine ownership with collaboration, and I’m constantly inspired by her proactive approach to everything she does.
Any team would be lucky to have her.
Elena Arkhipova
My colleague at Playrix https://www.linkedin.com/in/elena-arkhipova-5063371b6/
I had the pleasure of working with Olya, and I can confidently say she’s a brilliant and highly structured recruiter – and an absolute joy to have on the team. She brings not just strong results, but also energy, positivity, and real support. Working with her means having a clear plan, a great vibe, and the peace of mind that everything’s under control.
Olya handles hiring for both tech and back-office roles with equal confidence. She digs deep into each search, runs sharp, focused sourcing, builds smart hypotheses, and always aims to find not just a good fit, but a truly outstanding candidate.
She’s fast, thoughtful, and genuinely engaged in the process. You can throw her the trickiest hiring challenges and trust that she’ll get the job done — and do it exceptionally well.
Anastasiia Korenkova
Germany
The resume review was very well-structured – broken down by sections, with detailed feedback on what’s strong and what could be improved. It was done thoroughly and delivered on time. I especially appreciated the practical, personalized suggestions on what additional information I could include.
At first, I wasn’t sure if such a review would be worth it – I was worried it might be too generic or filled with obvious advice. But instead, I received clear, actionable recommendations with no fluff, and Olga truly helped improve my resume.
I’m planning to come back in the future for support with writing motivation and cover letters, since I’m still figuring those out on my own.
Olga was a huge help during my job search. She improved my resume, helped me highlight my strengths, and made it much more focused on the roles I was applying for.
She also gave me a clear understanding of my career track and what steps I could take next. Her advice was practical, personal, and easy to follow – not just generic tips.
Olga is supportive, professional, and easy to talk to. I’d definitely recommend her to anyone who needs guidance with their career or job search.
Olga is an amazing HR specialist! Thanks to her, I found a great job three times, changed my career path, and even got a promotion.
She truly helps at every stage: 🔹 Prepares for interviews– explains how to present yourself, warns about possible questions, and gives clear advice. 🔹 Finds hidden vacancies – those not posted publicly, which gives a huge advantage. 🔹 Creates a standout resume– hiring managers later praise it for being well-structured and relevant.
Working with Olga is a pleasure. She’s a true professional who genuinely cares about results. Highly recommend!
I just want to recommend Olga as a recruiter to anyone seeking top-tier talent acquisition. While working at Refocus, she did an exceptional job of sourcing and recruiting the best candidates for our team.
Her thorough understanding of our needs and requirements made the recruitment process seamless and enjoyable. Olga's ability to identify high-potential candidates, assess their skills and qualities, and guide them through the interview process was highly appreciated by the management team.
I highly recommend Olga to any company looking to hire top talent for their workforce. Her passion and commitment to finding the right fit for both the candidate and the employer are unparalleled. It was truly a pleasure working with her, and I wish her all the best in your future opportunities.
Olga is an outstanding recruiter who has had a major influence on the growth of Refocus. She is systematic, a process thinker, and always relies on numbers. I highly recommend her for building large and scalable processes in recruitment. What's more, she is always proactive and offers out-of-the-box hypotheses and smart solutions. It was a great pleasure to work with her
Javier Muñoz Ramón
Localization Engineer at Playrix, my candidate https://www.linkedin.com/in/jmuramn/
Olga contacted me as a recruiter for Playrix for my current position.
During that whole process, she was very helping when I needed information that was crucial for me to understand the requirements of each of the steps of every interview, and also for the technical test I had.
She is extremely informative and fast when I required a quick response. I really recommend working with her regarding recruitment. And you will be lucky if she is your recruiter!
Denis Rodin
Ex-Team Leader at Refocus & Playrix https://www.linkedin.com/in/denis-rodin-5a370547/
I have had the pleasure of working with Olga for a significant time period and can confidently recommend her to anyone looking for an experienced and talented recruiter.
Olga has demonstrated an excellent understanding of our team's requirements and always provided us with top-quality candidates who fit our culture and skillsets. She is exceptional in sourcing and screening candidates, and her communication skills are what sets her apart from others. She kept all parties (candidates, hiring managers, and HR) informed throughout the hiring process, giving us peace of mind.
I recommend Olga for any recruitment needs you may have.
Olya was a recruiter with whom I worked for the most part on many vacancies. For me, she opened not only as a high-class professional who can quickly close vacancies of any complexity and conduct dozens of interviews a week, but also as a wonderful person with a kind heart who will always support in difficult days and offer any help.
Her love for recruitment was evident from the first day we worked together. She taught me new tools for searching for candidates in the international market and how to write to candidates in order to attract their attention to the vacancy. Explained to me the importance of time management and meeting deadlines, as well as how to properly communicate with managers in our company.
Olya's contribution to the company is incredible and hard to evaluate, as it is too significant. My gratitude to her is boundless for what kind of recruiter she made me and how much advice she gave, both professional and personal. I sincerely envy the company which will be able to get such an employee as Olya.
Thanks to her, I fell in love with Refocus at the very first minute. It was easy to communicate with Olga, the interview felt like a conversation with an old friend, and she gave me the feedback in 1—3 days after each stage.
Olga gathered the whole team for the course I work on, and it's the best team I can think of. We set records for improving content metrics and learn from each other every day. I don't know how Olga finds such awesome people, but it's impressive.
Olya is an excellent professional who truly knows her field. During our time working together, she was a top performer, consistently meeting and exceeding hiring targets. Working with Olya is an absolute pleasure 😊 She’s always ready to help, offer advice, and guide you toward the right decision. She has a great sense for people and the team’s overall mood. If I ever had the chance to work with Olya in the same department again, I would be absolutely thrilled.
Anastasia Solo
Business Growth Recruitment Team Leader at Refocus https://www.linkedin.com/in/anastasia-solo-833615215/
I worked closely with Olga at Refocus – I was leading another team, but we partnered to build out the hiring process in the Philippines.
Olga was incredibly proactive and thoughtful throughout the entire process. She not only found strong candidates for some really tricky roles but also helped shape a clear and scalable hiring strategy from scratch. Her ability to deeply understand the needs of the business and translate them into actionable recruitment steps was a huge asset.
Besides being great at what she does, Olga is also just a joy to work with – easy to communicate with, super reliable, and always ready to jump in and support the team.
I’d absolutely love to work with her again!
Confidential
The candidate wished to remain anonymous
I contacted Olya on the recommendation of a friend and I am completely satisfied with the result!
I really needed to find a job quickly and specifically in Vienna. This is not an easy thing because I am still a student and I am not connected with IT or sciences in any way. I called Olya, she found out all the information about me. After that, she made a CV, which I sent to different companies. Of course, there were a lot of refusals but among them there was one positive answer! I was invited to an interview, which Olya also helped with. I passed the interview and got a position that is suitable for work and study. I highly appreciate Olya's help! What I especially liked was that even after the consultation she supported me morally and practically.😄
Karina Lvova
Entrepreneur | Hiring Manager for Freelance Projects https://www.linkedin.com/in/karina-lvova-35164a32/
Olya processes information faster than average. She is open to new solutions, not conservative, and focuses on whether they deliver results. She treats new ideas as hypotheses rather than failures. Olya keeps her commitments and is willing to take responsibility — for example, she often pulled together the summaries and plans herself, which made our meetings super effective.
She is honest and able to talk openly about what’s going on without dragging things out, which helps resolve issues quickly and move forward. Olya genuinely cares about people — for instance, she checks in on how they’re doing after onboarding, which I really appreciate and share.
On top of that, Olya structures information incredibly well. Her documents are clear and easy to read, and her messages are focused and well-organized. In this area, she’s seriously a step ahead of everyone else. I believe it’s a strong combination of skills and experience.
Viktoria Tsarapkina
Head of HR https://www.linkedin.com/in/viktoria-tsarapkina-ba64a822a/
Olya is a rocket of recruitment! From her first touch to the offer, she carefully accompanied me at all stages of hiring and completely helped me to fell in love with the company.
After that we worked together for more than a year and during that time Olya hired excellent specialists for my team from scratch.
As a hiring-manager for vacancies, I want to mention her deep empathy and her ability to accurately analyze the position and create the best portrait of the candidate.
It would be great to work together with her on new projects!
Alina Babadzhanova
Recruiter at Refocus https://www.linkedin.com/in/tgallymeee/
I had the chance to work with Olga at Refocus, and she was one of the strongest recruiters on the team. She handled senior and niche roles with impressive speed and quality – I still remember how she closed some critical positions in just a few days! She also helped with upgrading recruitment processes within our team, including building a strong knowledge base, working on optimising the workflow for the whole team.
Olga is super proactive, always ready to jump in and help, and she brings a lot of structure and clarity to the hiring process. She’s also just a great person to work with — positive, thoughtful, and easy to communicate with.
Any team would be lucky to have her!
Sveta Balkosadskaya
Recruitment Team Lead at Playrix https://www.linkedin.com/in/svetlana-balkosadskaya-0493b461/
I worked with Olga for about a year and a half at Playrix, where I was her team lead. She’s a top-notch recruiter and a real pro when it comes to hiring for complex roles. From senior developers with rare tech stacks to HRBPs in Ireland – Olga handled it all confidently and efficiently.
She’s super organized, data-driven, and always ready to help the team. On top of that, Olga has a great feel for people and team dynamics, which made working with her not just productive, but genuinely enjoyable.
I’d be happy to work with her again anytime.
Sofia Ivanovskaya
My colleague at Playrix & Refocus https://www.linkedin.com/in/sofia-iv-recruiter
I’ve had (and still have) the pleasure of working with Olga in two very different industries — first in edtech at Refocus, and now in gaming at Playrix — and she has been an exceptional teammate in both.
She is one of those rare colleagues who brings both initiative and reliability to every project. Whether it’s launching new hiring pipelines, improving processes, or stepping up during critical hiring pushes, she’s always the first to take action and consistently delivers strong results.
Working with her is incredibly comfortable — she’s thoughtful, supportive, and always brings positive energy to the team. I truly value her ability to combine ownership with collaboration, and I’m constantly inspired by her proactive approach to everything she does.
Any team would be lucky to have her.
Elena Arkhipova
My colleague at Playrix https://www.linkedin.com/in/elena-arkhipova-5063371b6/
I had the pleasure of working with Olya, and I can confidently say she’s a brilliant and highly structured recruiter – and an absolute joy to have on the team. She brings not just strong results, but also energy, positivity, and real support. Working with her means having a clear plan, a great vibe, and the peace of mind that everything’s under control.
Olya handles hiring for both tech and back-office roles with equal confidence. She digs deep into each search, runs sharp, focused sourcing, builds smart hypotheses, and always aims to find not just a good fit, but a truly outstanding candidate.
She’s fast, thoughtful, and genuinely engaged in the process. You can throw her the trickiest hiring challenges and trust that she’ll get the job done — and do it exceptionally well.
Anastasiia Korenkova
Germany
The resume review was very well-structured – broken down by sections, with detailed feedback on what’s strong and what could be improved. It was done thoroughly and delivered on time. I especially appreciated the practical, personalized suggestions on what additional information I could include.
At first, I wasn’t sure if such a review would be worth it – I was worried it might be too generic or filled with obvious advice. But instead, I received clear, actionable recommendations with no fluff, and Olga truly helped improve my resume.
I’m planning to come back in the future for support with writing motivation and cover letters, since I’m still figuring those out on my own.
Olga was a huge help during my job search. She improved my resume, helped me highlight my strengths, and made it much more focused on the roles I was applying for.
She also gave me a clear understanding of my career track and what steps I could take next. Her advice was practical, personal, and easy to follow – not just generic tips.
Olga is supportive, professional, and easy to talk to. I’d definitely recommend her to anyone who needs guidance with their career or job search.
Olga is an amazing HR specialist! Thanks to her, I found a great job three times, changed my career path, and even got a promotion.
She truly helps at every stage: 🔹 Prepares for interviews– explains how to present yourself, warns about possible questions, and gives clear advice. 🔹 Finds hidden vacancies – those not posted publicly, which gives a huge advantage. 🔹 Creates a standout resume– hiring managers later praise it for being well-structured and relevant.
Working with Olga is a pleasure. She’s a true professional who genuinely cares about results. Highly recommend!
F.A.Q.
We sign a service agreement between you (or your organization) and my registered sole proprietorship (autónomo) in Spain. After that, we get started – either with a call or written communication, depending on your goals and preferred format.
Yes! I have experience helping clients prepare for relocation, navigate international job markets, and adjust their profiles to different countries’ expectations.
Absolutely. While I have a strong background in IT recruitment, I’ve worked with professionals from a variety of industries and roles.
Both. You can choose the language you're most comfortable with — I’m happy to work in either English or Russian.
That’s completely fine. You can send me a message describing your situation, and I’ll help you figure out the best next step. You can write to me here:
olgacareerguide@gmail.com
t.me/hoholya
No career consultant can guarantee a job offer, but I do help you significantly improve your chances through positioning, strategy, and preparation.
Yes! I help early-career professionals build strong profiles and develop realistic job search strategies, even with little experience.