Be Bold and Daring: Recruitment is Like a Marathon
Years ago, Ian made the bold transition from hardware engineer to sales professional. As he engaged with clients and honed his communication skills daily in his sales job, he soon realized his dream career lay in a field centered around “human connection.” Fueled by this passion, he dove headfirst into the recruitment industry with an international headhunting firm, tirelessly working like a marathon runner to master his craft. Within three years, he managed to help his employer achieve remarkable successes in the Asia-Pacific region.
I Understand the Challenges of Career Transitions, Thus I Understand Needs
Though he speaks calmly about the challenges he had faced in his career, Ian’s tone turns serious when he says, “Changing careers isn’t the scary part; not knowing what suits you is.” This realization inspired him to establish Taiwan’s first global boutique recruitment and talent management consulting firm. His goal? To help companies find the right talent and, more importantly, to match talented individuals with roles where they can truly shine.
What’s There to Fear? At Most, We’ll Just Pack an Extra Lunchbox for You.
More than just confidence in his abilities, it was the simple yet profound words of his parents and mother-in-law, who ran a humble bento shop, that gave Ian the courage to take the leap into entrepreneurship. During the uncertain early days of building his business, their encouragement gave him the strength to push forward fearlessly. Since then, his firm has continually delivered on its mission of connecting great talent with great companies, achieving over a thousand successful placements to-date. Whenever he receives heartfelt feedback from satisfied clients and candidates, Ian feels deep gratitude for his late mother-in-law. He fondly remembers her kind, encouraging words, which continue to inspire him on his journey.