Rui Xu
About Rui Xu
Rui Xu is a Senior Recruiter with a background in e-commerce and digital consulting. He has experience working at Michael Page and has academic qualifications in Business Marketing and Philosophy.
Work at IDEO
Rui Xu currently holds the position of Senior Recruiter at IDEO. In this role, Xu is responsible for identifying and attracting top talent to the organization, utilizing expertise in recruitment strategies tailored to the design and innovation sectors.
Previous Experience in Recruitment
Prior to joining IDEO, Rui Xu worked at Michael Page, where Xu held two positions: Associate Consultant - E-commerce and Digital from 2016 to 2017 and Consultant - E-commerce and Digital from 2017 to 2018. In these roles, Xu focused on recruitment within the e-commerce and digital sectors, gaining valuable experience in talent acquisition.
Education and Expertise
Rui Xu earned a Master of Science in Business Marketing from the University of Warwick - WMG, completing the program from 2014 to 2015. Xu also holds a Bachelor's degree in Philosophy from Liaoning University, which was obtained from 2010 to 2014. This educational background provides a foundation in both analytical thinking and marketing principles.
Background in Education Consulting
Before transitioning to recruitment, Rui Xu worked as an Education Consultant at Intergreat Education Group Ltd. from 2015 to 2016. In this role, Xu provided guidance and support to students seeking educational opportunities, enhancing skills in client relations and educational pathways.
Early Career in Sales
Rui Xu began the professional journey as a part-time Sales Representative at New Oriental Education & Technology Group from 2010 to 2012. This early experience in sales contributed to the development of communication and interpersonal skills, which are essential in recruitment and consulting roles.