Ken Hew

Current

Research Manager at Xpand Group
Research & Sourcing Specialist at Xpand Group
Psychological Examiner at Australian Army

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Past

Recruitment Consultant at Recruit Express

Education

Australian Army
Macquarie University

Recommended

3 people have recommended Ken

Connections

500+ connections

Industry

Staffing and Recruiting

Websites

My Company

Ken Hew’s Summary

Ken Hew’s Specialties:

Strategic Sourcing
Internet Research
Talent Sleuthing
Boolean Search
Market Mapping
Client Presentations
Competitive Intelligence

Ken Hew’s Experience

Research Manager

Xpand Group

(Public Company; RUB; Staffing and Recruiting industry)

May 2009 — Present (3 months)

In light of the changing market conditions we are building something very unique, combining a wide range of innovative sourcing methods and an ever-increasing bag of best-of-breed technologies.

Our go to market strategies are becoming industry benchmarks and our ability to source and attract the best passive talent across a wide range of Digital Media and IT&T sectors is helping us to maintain a very real and very apparent competitive advantage.

Key focus:
> Research - Conducting Competitive Intelligence, Salary Surveys and Market Mapping projects for clients across APAC
> Talent Management - Developing talent pools of passive candidates on behalf of our global vendor, systems integration, digital media and Academic partners
> Operations - Streamlining our internal recruitment processes.
Research & Sourcing Specialist

Xpand Group

(Public Company; RUB; Staffing and Recruiting industry)

July 2008 — Present (1 year 1 month)

Xpand is a specialist IT & Digital Media recruitment agency with offices in Sydney, Melbourne and Singapore providing services across the Asia Pacific region.

My focus within the company is centered on strategic sourcing, market research, competitive intelligence and strategic communication campaigns for the APAC region.

Due to ever-changing market conditions, I am passionate about employing dynamic and innovative sourcing methods and search strategies so as to stay ahead of the game, identify the best talent and consistently deliver high caliber results.
Psychological Examiner

Australian Army

(Government Agency; Military industry)

August 2006 — Present (3 years)

- Locate and obtain applicant details for intended testing.
- Manage applicant groups.
- Administer appropriate psychological tests for selection and placement of applicants.
- Collating and organizing test results to aid in diagnostic decisions.
- Use statistical techniques to assist in the analysis of the tests and prepare other data for analysis.
- Participate in the conduct of mental health promotion and screening.
- Ad hoc duties
Recruitment Consultant

Recruit Express

(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Human Resources industry)

October 2007 — July 2008 (10 months)

- Identify and initiate potential key accounts
- Develop and maintain a strong working relationship with clients, candidates and colleagues.
- Provide professional consultation on employment market and practices to employers and candidates.
- Collaborate strongly with the other team members and divisions to achieve Recruit Express’ objectives.
- Chase Accounts Receivable for late payments
- Ad hoc duties and responsibilities assigned by my supervisor.

Ken Hew’s Education

Australian Army

Certificate IV , Training and Assessment (TAA40104) , 2008 — 2008
Macquarie University

Bachelor of Science , Psychology, Philosophy , 2004 — 2006

Activities and Societies:

Macquarie Kick Boxing