Headhunting

[EasyTed]

I am currently working as a headhunter / recruiter in London. I am wondering if their are many expats working in this industry and also if I will qualify for an employment pass? I have a university degree, a years experience in recruitment plus a couple more in sales.
I'm intending to show up in Singapore and do the rounds of the agencies. Has anyone tried this? I also couldn't help but detect a fairly negative vibe from previous posts regarding recruiters in Singapore. We're hardly regarded as Saints in London but not quite this negative!

Any responses would be much appreciated.

[jpatokal]

So you do you want to start up your own business, or just get hired by a Singapore-based recruiting company? I don't know about the business climate in your industry, but I'd guess it's picking up, and if you have a firm job offer with decent salary in hand getting an EP is pretty much a non-issue.

[ninasuri]

hi we are a uk based recruitment firm with offices in Singapore in addition to Uk, India, Ireland,Finland.
I will be happy to discuss the possibility of you working with us and will also take care of your employment pass etc if found suitable. can you email me on [email protected]

[BullDog]

I am currently working as a headhunter / recruiter in London. I am wondering if their are many expats working in this industry and also if I will qualify for an employment pass? I have a university degree, a years experience in recruitment plus a couple more in sales.
I'm intending to show up in Singapore and do the rounds of the agencies. Has anyone tried this? I also couldn't help but detect a fairly negative vibe from previous posts regarding recruiters in Singapore. We're hardly regarded as Saints in London but not quite this negative!

Hi EasyTed. You've heard right. There is a very thin line separating headhunters and general recruiters. Singapore is a small place and most senior executive positions are filled by the same people playing musical chairs. You might end up doing more sales than headhunting.

[NJ]

hey there... i went to Robert Walters to put in my CV for work in the banks and they practically offered me a job as a recruitment consultant without any experience in the industry... Not sure if this is what you are looking for but it can't be that difficult. Mind you - the industry is small here...like everything.! Good Luck - maybe you can find me a job when you get out here!