Karen started teaching at NTUST's e-commerce and elite soldier programs last year. Since these are courses commissioned by the vocational training bureau, most of the students are friends who lost their jobs due to the pandemic. Each person has their own story, and when mentioning their past, they often shed tears... These courses lasted three to four months, and after completion, students had to choose whether to return to the workplace or start their own business or a different life path.
Everyone has their own story—perhaps talented individuals forced to return from overseas, married mothers who worked in department stores but were forced to resign due to the pandemic, or middle-aged writers forced to change careers. Every person's talent is irreplaceable, but what they might lack is perhaps just a stage, an opportunity for matching, and a useful platform.
Students recently completed their courses and have job needs. With the post-Lunar New Year job-hopping season approaching, companies are opening up large numbers of positions while talents are hoping for better jobs. But where is the best fit for them?
Recently, I discovered that 518 Human Resources Bank has transformed into "518 Xiong Ban" (Xiong Ban means to get to work). The mascot bear is named BEN, which feels more relatable and endearing. In fact, "Xiong Ban" is a Taiwanese pun on "shang ban" (going to work), which is quite cute when you think about it XD. When you scroll through the interface, Bear Ben keeps appearing and waving—so cute that I want to recommend it to everyone.
How do you use 518 Xiong Ban, and how does it differ from other job platforms?
It turns out that the term "human resources bank" was used in the past for searchability convenience. But times are changing. When you think about it, "human resources" seems like just filling a position, and individual characteristics and qualities get diluted. "Bank" also feels like something that can be withdrawn. In fact, "human resources bank" has actually narrowed down talent in the labor market.
518 Xiong Ban is no longer a human resources bank, but rather emphasizes "talented professionals." It combines the platform's own advantages and focuses on service-oriented talent in dining, retail, administration, customer service, and other fields. It ensures that talent working on the front lines directly serving customers has their qualities valued and utilized. Whether for enterprises or talent seekers, the platform's "Xiong Quick Apply" feature enables rapid matching, letting Xiong Ban help you find a job.
Personally, what I found most fun to use is an animal personality psychology quiz. My test result was "penguin personality type."
I thought it was quite accurate XD and I encourage everyone to take the test and share—it helps you understand yourself better.
- Resume Filling is More Convenient, Xiong Quick Apply Completes Registration and Application in 30 Seconds
While testing it recently, registration only requires simple input of ID and phone number. Since I had used 518 to find work during university, my other information was retained—my profile photo and details were all still there. I just needed to make simple modifications to quickly submit my resume to suitable job postings, making job hunting very easy.
When a platform no longer treats talent as mere "human resources," the mindset of employers posting vacancies also shifts. They become more focused on talent development benefits, skill requirements for service-oriented roles, and career advancement. I'm delighted to see 518 Xiong Ban's transformation serving as a benchmark for other job platforms, ensuring that talented individuals who need work and a good stage aren't overlooked.
