How to use a recruitment agency to find a job?

Think of your recruiter as your job hunting partner. Not only can they contact you with potential employers, but as advisors to help you refine your resume, market you to your employer, and advise you on your career path. After submitting your resume or applying for a job on the website, the recruiter will contact you if there is a suitable match or potential job opportunity. Recruiters also contact you to set up a preliminary interview to find out what your professional aspirations and motives are, and how you fit into your organization for your current role. Once you have found a successful job match and scheduled an interview with your potential employer, your recruiter may provide interview coaching to help you negotiate a compensation package with your potential employer. When you work with a recruiter, you know that someone is following up on your application.

How much do recruitment agencies charge in Singapore?

Like most businesses, recruitment agencies offer their service for a fee. This fee usually ranges between 15% to 30% of a (successful) jobseeker’s annual salary. Since companies hire agencies to recruit and headhunt, jobseekers don’t need to worry about the charges in order to land a job through an agency. Additionally, the recruitment agency will help you fight for a higher pay. This is because the agency normally gets paid a percentage of the jobseeker’s annual salary and, therefore, it is in the recruitment agency’s best interest to help you secure a higher pay.

What are the pros and cons of applying through a recruitment agency?

Pros: - Recruiter may know the employing company and their preferences very well - Recruiter may improve the application (adjust the CV, brief the candidate for the interview), which could increase their chances of getting the job Cons: - Less control over the application process (e.g., how does the recruiter change the candidates CV before submitting?) - Company may prefer direct applications (no fee for the recruiter)

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