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Johnson Hou

Recruitment and Employment Professional
MSc. Business Psychology - Solid international recruitment experiences and extensive experience facing populations from different cultures. Culturally adaptive from many years of growing up in Taiwan, Singapore, Canada and the U.K. Strong communication skills and driven to provide the best solutions. Fluent in Mandarin and English. MBTI and Hogan certified.
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Yorkville University
Vancouver, BC, Canada

Professional Background

  • Current status
    Unemployed
  • Profession
    Recruiter
  • Fields
    Recruitment
  • Work experience
    6-10 years (2-4 years relevant)
  • Management
  • Skills
    Recruitment and Selection
    Psychometrics
    Talent Management
  • Languages
    English
    Native or Bilingual
    Chinese
    Native or Bilingual
  • Highest level of education
    Master

Job search preferences

  • Desired job type
    Full-time
    Interested in working remotely
  • Desired positions
    Employment Service
  • Desired work locations
    Vancouver, BC, Canada
    Toronto, ON, Canada
  • Freelance
    Non-freelancer

Work Experience

Job Coach/Employer Liaison

Dec 2020 - Present
Surrey, BC, Canada
Support clients from a diverse population with their employment needs. Identify personal, cultural, and employment barriers for each client. Offer job search skills coaching, such as mock interviews. Provide psychological support during a stressful transitional period. Develop personal long- and short-term solutions in employment and life that leads to sustainability. Utilise other program resources and referrals to best serve the clients. Connect with local employers for employment opportunities. Host online and in person job fairs and hiring events.

Settlement Practitioner

Jul 2016 - Apr 2019
2 yrs 10 mos
Taipei, Taiwan Consult new Canadian immigrants with their settlement and employment needs before arriving in Canada Including CV review; career coaching and other consultation to create an efficient integration to the Canadian society. Outreach service to India to host group workshops and orientation. Conduct online webinar and consultation for clients out of reach in person. Collaborate and discuss partnership terms with local immigration agencies to assist with more new immigrants before arriving Canada Responsible for special projects given.

Senior Recruitment Consultant

Nov 2013 - Dec 2015
2 yrs 2 mos
Taipei, Taiwan Recruit middle to senior level professionals in the retail/sales sector. Solid experience in candidate sourcing, CV reviews, interviews, offer management, on boarding and post recruitment follow ups. International recruitment across Asia Pacific, North America and Europe. Business development and recruitment consultation. Generate and negotiate new businesses from both existing and new clients. Identify clients' need and provide the best recruitment solution possible. Maintain and maximize revenue with existing and new accounts Customer relationship management with clients and candidates Key accounts include Fortune 500 international fast fashion, sports, and luxury brands. Mentor and guide newly joined recruitment consultants.

International Sales Representative

Nov 2012 - Nov 2013
1 yr 1 mo
Douliu, Taiwan Business development with new and targeted clients globally Maintain relationship with key accounts and generates targeted sales revenue Create business plans and conduct market researches to engage new clients Main representative in international exhibitions Responsible for new sales training Successfully developed the South Africa market focusing in the mining and steel sector

Project Coordinator

Jan 2011 - Aug 2011
8 mos
Taipei, Taiwan Successfully established the BigByte Worldwide Education BWE department. Work closely with foreign English teachers from various countries. Project planning, sourcing & budgeting P&L In charged of planning and executing project related events Overseas communication between business vendors and service provider Host marketing and public relation events

Education

Master of Arts (MA)
Counselling Psychology
2021 - 2023
Master of Science (MS)
Business Psychology
2008 - 2009
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Psychology
2003 - 2008