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[deadguy00]

Actually the cohort of math major is bigger than stats major in nus iirc. n there are more math major from ntu as well (they have stats specialization... but i think they have too much math to be really consider as stats grad).

btw I applied for DOS. But guess i was too early. They 'kept for reference' me was wondering where stats grad usually gain employment in the private sector. Apart from healthcare n civil service, didn't see much ad from other industry.

mostly moe

 

[LengifiedJumper]

My friend is doing PT private degree in accountancy and also ACCA.

She says that like this got better chance to get into big 4.

Is it true??

 

[Jay Bee]

horkay maybe not related to direct recuiting..... but hor

if non-degree holder join a SME....... then later that SME grow and only employ local uni grad(fch)..... will the non degree holder be asked to go?

 

[Ask A Headhunter]

horkay maybe not related to direct recuiting..... but hor

if non-degree holder join a SME....... then later that SME grow and only employ local uni grad(fch)..... will the non degree holder be asked to go?

No the person would not be asked to go. And if the person is asked to go then that company is not worth working for anyways

My friend is doing PT private degree in accountancy and also ACCA.

She says that like this got better chance to get into big 4.

Is it true??

Not really. I would say it is about the same.

I know of people who entered directly. Some graduated from local uni's and some graduate from Australia with no ACCA.

 

[finclk82]

Do you work on a contingency or retainer basis?

 

[Ask A Headhunter]

Do you work on a contingency or retainer basis?

I do both with 80% contingency and 20% retainer. (for senior roles)

 

[usushi]

When an employee is hired through a recruitment agency...where his payroll and medical is also handled by the agency....
what is the cost charged to the company...for recruitment and monthly...

ie, how much do headhunter/recruitment agencies usually charge?!?

 

[Ask A Headhunter]

When an employee is hired through a recruitment agency...where his payroll and medical is also handled by the agency....
what is the cost charged to the company...for recruitment and monthly...

ie, how much do headhunter/recruitment agencies usually charge?!?

Depends on size of company.

Typically they charge the client an additional 10 to 15% on top of your salary (including all costs like CPF, etc)

 

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[dxdx999]

thoughts on candidate's whose previous firms have unfortunately went insolvent?

how would you verify their records?

 

[ralfale]

If you see a person asking for too much in increment, do you just look for another candidate or persuade the person to lower his expectation?

 

[Ask A Headhunter]

thoughts on candidate's whose previous firms have unfortunately went insolvent?

how would you verify their records?

check who their managers are and speak with them.

If they don't provide their managers contact details means the person has something to hide and its not a good candidate.

If you see a person asking for too much in increment, do you just look for another candidate or persuade the person to lower his expectation?

I will tell the client usually up front, what is the person's expected salary and leave it to the client if he wants to interview the guy after knowing the expected salary.

If the candidate loses the job interview due to his expectations, then too bad.
I will then try to find a company that is willing to pay his expected salary.

I usually won't negotiate with the candidate unless it is unrealistic (like 50% pay hike)

Usually i will send minimum 3 candidates to the client and let them decide

 

[Solkarnar]

I have a question regarding what you said about first advantage. You mentioned they are able to big data about your cpf contributions and ns history, both which are confidential and should not be publicly available unless provided by the candidates themselves. Are they breaking the law?

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[Ask A Headhunter]

I have a question regarding what you said about first advantage. You mentioned they are able to big data about your cpf contributions and ns history, both which are confidential and should not be publicly available unless provided by the candidates themselves. Are they breaking the law?

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Not sure how they work, after all they are a private company.

But i am pretty sure they are aware of this.

 

[qnsmark]

Regarding AML/compliance roles in banks, is it necessary to have a banking or finance related degree in order to get in? Can business related degrees make the cut?

 

[Ask A Headhunter]

Regarding AML/compliance roles in banks, is it necessary to have a banking or finance related degree in order to get in? Can business related degrees make the cut?

Not required, but it is ideal if you have a banking or finance related degree.

 

[Gixxer1000]

So what is the difference with HH and recruiter?

 

[Ask A Headhunter]

So what is the difference with HH and recruiter?

Type of roles they recruit for.

Recruiter can do any salary level as well even if the pay is 2k or below.

 

[dxdx999]

this thread should seriously be stickied. good stuff all around.

so most important qn: what's your advice to job seekers on how to improve their chances of getting hired?

 

[Pikasso]

Hi, I am looking for a finance job, where or which website should I be looking at ? Should I even place out myself with agencies?