Tsai Rung Lin
My name is Tsai Rung Lin and I’m originally from Taiwan, but before coming to IE University I was working in Chile as an account manager in the wine industry. I’d describe myself as adaptive, proactive and gritty. When I have a goal, I always go for it and make it happen. But that doesn’t mean I take everything too seriously—humor is much appreciated in my life.
“During the master’s, we’ve explored many diverse domains within the so-called ‘human resources’ field. I really like that we could explore different subjects, even subjects that are not directly linked with HR, but are very important for business nowadays.”
Meet Tsai Rung our TDHR student driven by ambition and determination
Joining the Master in Talent Development & Human Resources has represented quite a change of trajectory for Tsai Rung. Coming from a role as an export manager in the wine industry in Chile’s Santiago province, she was inspired to join IE University after seeing the IE Asia Pacific Scholarship online. Now, she is grateful to have been selected as a scholar, and it’s clear from talking to her that she plans to make the most of the opportunity.
She was originally drawn to the Master in Talent Development & Human Resources by the variety of topics covered. The program’s curriculum is deliberately broad, reflecting the realities of this discipline in the modern workplace. “I really like that we could explore different subjects, even subjects that are not directly linked with HR, but are very important for business nowadays,” she comments.
With courses that range from well-being, positive psychology and business strategy to technology and AI, the program is designed to give students a well-rounded perspective on business and human resources. “It’s important to learn not only topics directly related to HR but also how to manage stakeholders, digital transformation, and AI,” Tsai Rung tells us, as these are all key issues shaping the future of the field.
“I’ll probably have my own firm providing executive coaching or consulting services. The network I built with my peers and professors at IE University is strong, so I believe that will help me get there.”
“Communication, collaboration and negotiation skills are essential,” explains Tsai Rung. “You need to know how to manage stakeholders, understand the business’s needs and speak the business’s language to be influential when it comes to decision-making.” IE Business School prides itself on training students in both hard and soft skills to ensure they are equipped to excel in the professional sphere. Tsai Rung is even learning finance as part of the program’s holistic approach to business education, which places people and organizational culture at its heart.
Tsai Rung’s love of variety and diversity means she also gets a great deal out of working with her classmates. “I have learned so much working with different people from all backgrounds and cultures,” she comments, citing the diversity of her peers as another big highlight of her experience in the program so far.
Given her evident ambition and determination, it’s probably no surprise that Tsai Rung has already secured the internship that most interested her. While attending an event organized by our Venture Lab, she had the chance to view pitches and meet recruiters from a range of startups. Finding workplace culture specialists HelloChange particularly interesting, she sent them her CV and was invited to an interview, resulting in an upcoming internship position.
Grasping opportunities like this with both hands has characterized Tsai Rung’s career and educational journey so far. And she advises anybody considering applying for the program to have similarly clear ideas about what they want. “I would suggest you list your priorities before the program starts,” she urges. “Time flies, and there are so many different things happening every day—it’s important to know what you want to get out of this master’s.”
Tsai Rung is similarly clear about where she sees herself in the future. “It’s a field full of opportunities and growing fast,” she concludes. “I’ll probably have my own firm providing executive coaching or consulting services. The network I’ve built with my peers and professors at IE University is strong, so I believe that will help me get there.”
We have absolutely no doubt that she will!
