(https://blog.moneysmart.

sg/) Menu

Search for products or blog posts 

CAREER (HTTPS://BLOG.MONEYSMART.SG/CATEGORY/CAREER/)

Singapore Job Agencies – 10 Recruitment Agencies for Your

Next Career Move

(https://blog.moneysmart.sg/author/joannepoh/)

Joanne Poh (https://blog.moneysmart.sg/author/joannepoh/)

September 4, 2018
0 Comments (https://blog.moneysmart.sg/career/singapore-job-recruitment-agency/#disqus_thread)

You might have snagged your rst job by spamming job ads on JobsDB, or asking
your parents to pull some strings. But at some point in your career, you will realise
that using a headhunter or recruitment agency is a lot easier and less time-
consuming than making individual applications.

This usually happens once you’ve amassed enough experience to have companies
come knocking on your door, instead of the other way around.

What exactly does a job agency do?
Whether it’s Subway sandwich artist or social media manager, entry-level or early-
career jobs are easy enough to nd on job search websites/apps
(https://blog.moneysmart.sg/career/job-search-websites-apps-singapore/) that
are open to the public.

But once it comes to more senior or highly-paid positions, companies prefer

to handpick candidates rather than put out a job ad. Job ads attract all kinds of
dodgy candidates, and looking for the right person in that hot mess is like looking
for a needle in a haystack.

To prevent their HR employees from going berserk, many companies would rather
engage a job agency (more commonly known as headhunter) to nd the best talent
for the position.

As a prospective employee, going through a recruitment agency is a way to cut

through the noise and get you noticed more quickly by the company you want to be
in. The recruiter or headhunter will tidy up your resume, tailoring it to what each
employer wants.

Good headhunters can also give you inside info on what the employer is looking for,
and o er advice for the interview. They’ll also try to make you sound good, since it’s
in their best interests to close the deal and get you hired.

Best of all, recruiters are usually free to use. It is the employer who will have to pay
them a commission when you get hired. If a recruiter tries to charge you a fee, look
elsewhere.

Below are 10 recruitment agencies in Singapore to consider when you’re on the

market for your next job.

Kelly Services

(https://blog-cdn.moneysmart.sg/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/kelly-services.png)

Some general recruitment agencies which work across all industries have gained a
bit of a bad rap, but Kelly Services (https://www.kellyservices.com.sg/) has received
good reviews for being a serious agency that has some good positions from MNCs.
They serve a wide range of industries including banking, healthcare, sales, IT and
engineering.

Compare the Best Credit Cards

in Singapore and get up to $250
cash via PayNow!
I want the best Cash Back credit cards

from All Banks

Compare Now
DISCLAIMER:© 2009-2019 Catapult Ventures Pte Ltd. All rights
reserved. Use of this widget constitutes acceptance of our Terms
of Use and Privacy Policy


Adecco

(https://blog-cdn.moneysmart.sg/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/adecco.png)

Along with Kelly Services, Adecco (https://www.adecco.com.sg/) is probably one of

the best-known full-service recruitment agencies with jobs in a wide variety of
sectors, including banking, accounting, HR, manufacturing, sales, logistics and so on.

The GMP Group


(https://blog-cdn.moneysmart.sg/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/gmp.png)

One of the biggest and more reliable headhunting rms in Singapore, The GMP
Group (http://www.gmprecruit.com/) has lots of positions in reputable companies,
especially in banking, manufacturing, IT and the chemical/oil and gas sectors.

Randstad


(https://blog-cdn.moneysmart.sg/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/randstad.png)

Randstad (https://www.randstad.com.sg/) is a big international name in recruiting,

and their Singapore branch has received good reviews from users. They have
banking, accounting, life science, IT, legal, construction and real estate jobs on o er.

Manpower


(https://blog-cdn.moneysmart.sg/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/manpower.png)

Manpower (https://www.manpower.com.sg/) is a boutique recruitment agency that

serves a wide range of industries, with the majority of their positions being in IT.
They also have positions in oil, gas and energy, real estate, manufacturing,
healthcare and banking. A smaller pool of recruiters could mean you get more
individual attention.

3C Synergy


(https://blog-cdn.moneysmart.sg/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/3c-synergy.png)

Recruitment agency 3C Synergy (http://www.3csynergy.com/) serves the

construction, oil and gas, energy and real estate sectors. If you work in one of these
industries, using a specialist rather than generalist agency is preferable as you’ll
typically be matched up with more potential employers. They’ve also got o ces in
Malaysia and Hong Kong, which is handy if you’re looking to relocate.

Garner International


(https://blog-cdn.moneysmart.sg/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/garner.png)

Garner International (https://www.garnerintl.com/) tends to work with lots of big,

reputable MNCs, which is perfect if you’re trying to avoid getting hired by SMEs.
Their positions are targeted at the PMET crowd and they also have highly-paid
senior positions, so if you are at the stage of your career when you consider yourself
a quality hire, send them your CV.

DP Search


(https://blog-cdn.moneysmart.sg/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/dp-search.png)

Sure, there’s already an abundance of nance and IT jobs in Singapore — but DP

Search (http://www.dpsearch.com.sg/) can bring you even more opportunities, as
they specialise in these two types of jobs across all industries. Their positions are
geared towards executive-level employees all the way to COO or CIO level, so it’s
worthwhile staying in touch with them over the years.

JAC Recruitment


(https://blog-cdn.moneysmart.sg/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/jac-
recruitment.png)

Although the company was founded in London, JAC Recruitment (http://www.jac-

recruitment.sg/) has heaps and heaps of Japanese clients. If you’ve got Japanese
language skills or have experience working in a Japanese company, that can be a
distinct advantage. Besides that, they’ve got a wide range of positions in sales,
marketing, legal, F&B, banking, HR and more.

Frazer Jones


(https://blog-cdn.moneysmart.sg/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/frazer-jones.png)

This global agency specialises in HR recruitment, and other than their local positions
they also have a database of jobs located all over the world. So if you’re an HR
professional who’s always wanted to work overseas, Frazer Jones
(https://www.frazerjones.com/) could be your ticket out of here.

Have you ever gotten a job through a recruitment agency? Share your experiences
in the comments!

Related articles
Highest Paying Jobs in Singapore (2018) – 38 Jobs With Monthly Salary Over $10K
(https://blog.moneysmart.sg/career/highest-paying-jobs-in-singapore/)

Average Salary in Singapore & Other Things to Know About Your First Job
(https://blog.moneysmart.sg/career/average-salary-singapore/)

10 Best Job Search Websites & Job Search Apps in Singapore (2018)
(https://blog.moneysmart.sg/career/job-search-websites-apps-singapore/)

Tags: Career (https://blog.moneysmart.sg/career/) 

 Personal nance tips delivered to your inbox!
Receive news, subscriber-exclusive promotions and guides on how to become smarter with
money.

Enter Email Address SUBSCRIBE

We promise never to spam you!

 

(https://blog.moneysmart.sg/author/joannepoh/)

Joanne Poh (https://blog.moneysmart.sg/author/joannepoh/)

In my previous life, I was a property lawyer who spent most of my time struggling to get out of bed
or stuck in peak hour tra c. These days, as a freelance commercial writer, I work in bed, on the
beach, in parks and at cafes, all while being really frugal. I like helping other people save money so
they can stop living lives they don't like.

0 Comments MoneySmart Blog 

1 Login

 Recommend 21 t Tweet f Share Sort by Best

Start the discussion…

LOG IN WITH
OR SIGN UP WITH DISQUS ?

Name

Be the first to comment.

✉ Subscribe d Add Disqus to your siteAdd DisqusAdd 🔒 Disqus' Privacy PolicyPrivacy PolicyPrivacy


 Exclusive o ers on our
products are waiting for you

 
Credit Personal
Cards Loans
(https://www.mone (https://www.mone
ysmart.sg/credit- ysmart.sg/personal
cards? -loan?
widget_type=sideb widget_type=sideb
ar- ar-
widget&a liate_id widget&a liate_id
=1&a liate_domai =1&a liate_domai
n=blog.moneysma n=blog.moneysma
rt.sg&a liate_cate rt.sg&a liate_cate
gory=career&a li gory=career&a li
ate_page_type=bl ate_page_type=bl
og-article-details) og-article-details)

 
Travel Home
Hot Stories Insurance Loans
(https://www.mone (https://www.mone
ysmart.sg/travel- ysmart.sg/home-
insurance? loan?
widget_type=sideb widget_type=sideb
ar- ar-
widget&a liate_id widget&a liate_id
=1&a liate_domai =1&a liate_domai
n=blog.moneysma n=blog.moneysma
rt.sg&a liate_cate rt.sg&a liate_cate
gory=career&a li gory=career&a li
ate_page_type=bl ate_page_type=bl
og-article-details) og-article-details)

BUDGETING (HTTPS://BLOG.MONEYSMART.SG/CATEGORY/BUDGETING/)
YouTrip Review (2019) — Guide to YouTrip Card, Exchange Rates & Promo Codes
(https://blog.moneysmart.sg/budgeting/youtrip-review-rates-promo-codes/)
BUDGETING (HTTPS://BLOG.MONEYSMART.SG/CATEGORY/BUDGETING/)
3 Big Misconceptions About Pawn Shops That Singaporeans Still Have
(https://blog.moneysmart.sg/budgeting/3-misconceptions-pawn-shops/)
(https://b
CAREER (HTTPS://BLOG.MONEYSMART.SG/CATEGORY/CAREER/)
log.mone
ysmart.s 5 Easy Part-Time Event Jobs in Singapore for Christmas 2019 & CNY 2020 
g/budge (https://blog.moneysmart.sg/career/event-jobs-singapore-christmas/)
ting/3-
misconce
(https://b
ptions- DINING (HTTPS://BLOG.MONEYSMART.SG/CATEGORY/DINING/)
log.mone
pawn-
ysmart.s
shops/) 9 Most Worth-It Seafood Bu ets in Singapore Under $100 Per Pax (2019)
g/career (https://blog.moneysmart.sg/dining/seafood-bu ets/)
(https://b
/event- DINING (HTTPS://BLOG.MONEYSMART.SG/CATEGORY/DINING/)
log.mone
jobs-
ysmart.s 19 Value for Money Halal Bu ets in Singapore (2019)
singapor (https://blog.moneysmart.sg/dining/halal-bu ets-singapore/)
g/dining
e-
(https://b
/seafood
christma
log.mone
-s/)
ysmart.s
bu ets/)
g/dining
/halal- MoneySmart
bu ets- 173,488 likes

singapor
e/)
Like Page Shop Now

Be the first of your friends to like this

(https://blog.moneysmart.sg)

Shop (https://www.moneysmart.sg/)
Blog (https://blog.moneysmart.sg/)
Forum (https://forum.moneysmart.sg/)
Learn (https://learn.moneysmart.sg/)

Loans

Home Loan (https://www.moneysmart.sg/home-loan)

Home Loan Re nancing (https://www.moneysmart.sg/re nancing)
Home Equity Loan (https://www.moneysmart.sg/home-equity-loan)
Personal Loan (https://www.moneysmart.sg/personal-loan)
Renovation Loan (https://www.moneysmart.sg/renovation-loan)
Education Loan (https://www.moneysmart.sg/education-loan)
Car Loan (https://www.moneysmart.sg/car-loan)

Insurance

Travel Insurance (https://www.moneysmart.sg/travel-insurance)


Car Insurance (https://www.moneysmart.sg/car-insurance/)
Home Insurance (https://www.moneysmart.sg/home-insurance)
Personal Accident Insurance (https://www.moneysmart.sg/personal-accident-insurance)
Health Insurance (https://www.moneysmart.sg/health-insurance)
Life Insurance (https://www.moneysmart.sg/life-insurance)
Mortgage Insurance (https://www.moneysmart.sg/mortgage-insurance)
Maid Insurance (https://www.moneysmart.sg/maid-insurance)
International Health Insurance (https://www.moneysmart.sg/international-health)

Credit Cards

All Credit Cards (https://www.moneysmart.sg/credit-cards)

Cash Back Credit Cards (https://www.moneysmart.sg/credit-cards/cash-back)
Air Miles Credit Cards (https://www.moneysmart.sg/credit-cards/air-miles)
Rewards Credit Cards (https://www.moneysmart.sg/credit-cards/rewards)
Dining Credit Cards (https://www.moneysmart.sg/credit-cards/dining)
Petrol Credit Cards (https://www.moneysmart.sg/credit-cards/petrol)
Grocery Credit Cards (https://www.moneysmart.sg/credit-cards/grocery)
Shopping Credit Cards (https://www.moneysmart.sg/credit-cards/shopping)
Promo Credit Cards (https://www.moneysmart.sg/credit-cards/promo)
Entertainment Credit Cards (https://www.moneysmart.sg/credit-cards/entertainment)
Student Credit Cards (https://www.moneysmart.sg/credit-cards/student)

Blog

Budgeting (https://blog.moneysmart.sg/category/budgeting/)
Credit Cards (https://blog.moneysmart.sg/category/credit-cards/)
Home Loans (https://blog.moneysmart.sg/category/home-loans/)
Invest (https://blog.moneysmart.sg/category/invest/)
Opinion (https://blog.moneysmart.sg/category/opinion/)
Savings Accounts (https://blog.moneysmart.sg/category/savings-accounts/)
Travel Insurance (https://blog.moneysmart.sg/category/travel-insurance/)

© 2009 - 2017 Catapult Ventures Pte Ltd. All rights reserved. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our
Terms of Use (https://www.moneysmart.sg/terms-of-use/) and Privacy Policy
(https://www.moneysmart.sg/privacy-policy/).