Thaya Than Tun
About Thaya Than Tun
Thaya Than Tun is a Talent Acquisition Manager based in Singapore and Hong Kong, currently working at Golin since 2023. With a background in recruitment and public relations, he emphasizes relationship-building and transparency in the industry.
Current Role at Golin
Thaya Than Tun serves as the Talent Acquisition Manager for Singapore and Hong Kong at Golin. In this role, which began in 2023, he focuses on strategic hiring that aligns with Golin Group's reputation as a top workplace and award-winning agency. His work emphasizes the importance of building relationships with clients and candidates, leveraging a deep understanding of individual strengths and uniqueness.
Previous Experience in Recruitment
Prior to his current position, Thaya held various roles in recruitment. He was the Founder of Tralent from 2020 to 2023, and worked as a Recruitment Consultant at Ambition from 2018 to 2019. He also served as a Talent Acquisition Consultant at SThree for 9 months in 2020 and as a Recruitment Consultant at Spencer-Ogden from 2017 to 2018. His experience spans multiple companies, showcasing his expertise in talent acquisition.
Educational Background
Thaya holds a Master of Arts (MA) in International Journalism from the University of Leeds, which he completed from 2010 to 2011. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Public and Media Relations from Swansea University between 2007 and 2010. Additionally, he obtained an Advanced Certificate in Public Relations from CIPR Qualifications from 2013 to 2014.
Internship and Early Career Experience
Thaya's early career includes various internships and temporary roles. He interned as a Press Officer at The National Archives in the UK for one month in 2011 and worked as an Assistant Media Analyst at Transport for London for two months in 2012. He also gained experience as a PR Intern at GolinHarris for eight months from 2011 to 2012 and as an Associate PR Consultant at Burson-Marsteller in 2014.
Professional Philosophy and Engagement
Thaya promotes a culture of transparency and progression within the public relations industry. He actively engages with PR practitioners to discuss career opportunities and the unique culture at Golin Group. His approach to talent acquisition is enhanced by utilizing CliftonStrengths such as Empathy, Relator, Maximizer, Individualization, and Discipline.