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[Ask A Headhunter]

i see some job ad only got 1 vacancy but over 150 applicants.

Am i right to assume that the company will not read every single resume that is being sent to them.? And they will just pick a few to read and select frm there

You will be surprised.

The company will usually read every single resume, but they will only take less than 30 seconds to scan thru the resume and move on to the next one.

Which is why in big companies, there is a dedicated person doing only recruitment and nothing else.

 

[ahjunlah]

30s? So resume pic must put yandao/chio higher chance?

 

[purplelicious]

Hi Headhunter,

I have previously post a question regarding pay jump to a snr exec role.

I have indicated my expected salary as an exec. the company offered me the job without telling me the salary, position and benefits but had invited me to their officefurther discuss on it.

How can i ask the company for a general understanding of what is my remuneration package? I know that the company is need of hiring me cuz it is a replacement role. how can i ask for a higher salary? i have to admit that i lack a little experience in what they wanted but could easily pick up the skill. does it justify me to ask for a little more?

thank you in advance.

 

[Ask A Headhunter]

Hi Headhunter,

I have previously post a question regarding pay jump to a snr exec role.

I have indicated my expected salary as an exec. the company offered me the job without telling me the salary, position and benefits but had invited me to their officefurther discuss on it.

How can i ask the company for a general understanding of what is my remuneration package? I know that the company is need of hiring me cuz it is a replacement role. how can i ask for a higher salary? i have to admit that i lack a little experience in what they wanted but could easily pick up the skill. does it justify me to ask for a little more?

thank you in advance.

How do you define what is a senior exec?

And how can they offer you the role without telling you the salary and position?

When they interview you they never ask?

If you have little experience in the role, and they are willing to hire and train you, means it is not a senior exec role

 

[robbie888]

what is the average pay of a headhunter?

Hi

May I ask what is the average pay of a headhunter? Thanks!

 

[tiertime]

Hi

May I ask what is the average pay of a headhunter? Thanks!

If I am not wrong they earn by commission basis. And I heard its quite well paid... earnings are somewhat like a housing agent i heard?

Is that true headhunter?

If ut's true, why would some headhunters prefer to be a salaried worker and not start their own firm instead?

 

[Micki78]

Hi headhunter,

I am recently asked for an interview for a job which I never apply. Is it rude for me to ask them how they got my resume detail?

They will put me through 2nd interview next month when then the director visit Singapore. If this interview is success, normally they offering is done at which point? So far no package Discuss.

 

[tiertime]

Hi headhunter,

I am recently asked for an interview for a job which I never apply. Is it rude for me to ask them how they got my resume detail?

They will put me through 2nd interview next month when then the director visit Singapore. If this interview is success, normally they offering is done at which point? So far no package Discuss.

Not a headhunter but just to share...

I was also invited or interviews without applying. Just ask them "Can i know where did you get my resume from" Its just a normal question. Normally they will tell you from some job portal.

I have had received offers on the spot and some only replied after 2-3 week, depending on they have approached other candidates / if they are bz with other matters. Its not likely for us to know.

I think no need to discuss salary package until they made you an offer.

 

[Ask A Headhunter]

Hi

May I ask what is the average pay of a headhunter? Thanks!

Basic plus commission.

Entry level usually around 2k.

Highly experienced can reach 8k to 10k a month basic (before commission)

If I am not wrong they earn by commission basis. And I heard its quite well paid... earnings are somewhat like a housing agent i heard?

Is that true headhunter?

If ut's true, why would some headhunters prefer to be a salaried worker and not start their own firm instead?

Commission is highly lucrative. But housing agent got no basic salary whereas we get a basic salary.

Reason why we don't start our own firm is because it is highly expensive.

Fixed costs can go up to as much as 150k

Hi headhunter,

I am recently asked for an interview for a job which I never apply. Is it rude for me to ask them how they got my resume detail?

They will put me through 2nd interview next month when then the director visit Singapore. If this interview is success, normally they offering is done at which point? So far no package Discuss.

They probably got it from some job portal.

Normally offer is done after you met up with the HR manager, and after the company has met up with all the candidates which they have scheduled to meet.

 

[asdCLOT]

Dear HH,

I went for a final interview on 30th Mar. The headhunter called me on 9th April stating that the company thinks very positively of me, and responded late because London was having bank holiday. I don't think they are seeing any more candidates because HH mentioned I'm the last they are seeing. What are my chances of getting the job? I don't think companies will delay so long to make a decision if they truly are interested right?

 

[tiertime]

Dear HH,

I went for a final interview on 30th Mar. The headhunter called me on 9th April stating that the company thinks very positively of me, and responded late because London was having bank holiday. I don't think they are seeing any more candidates because HH mentioned I'm the last they are seeing. What are my chances of getting the job? I don't think companies will delay so long to make a decision if they truly are interested right?

If i were you, as long as company has not made an offer, i will continue keep a look out for opportunities .

Chances of the headhunter saying that is becoz she just want to close her deal and get her commission, she she has to keep you warm so u will think positive and stop responding to other companies, for all you know, you are not the only person she been telling that to .

Nobody knows ur chances unless the company themselves make an offer.

dun count the chicken before the egg hatch

 

[akimoto_emi]

Marketing executive role

I have a query..I have a degree in psychology with business. Am I able to get into a marketing role for that? What would my asking pay be like?

 

[asdCLOT]

If i were you, as long as company has not made an offer, i will continue keep a look out for opportunities .

Chances of the headhunter saying that is becoz she just want to close her deal and get her commission, she she has to keep you warm so u will think positive and stop responding to other companies, for all you know, you are not the only person she been telling that to .

Nobody knows ur chances unless the company themselves make an offer.

dun count the chicken before the egg hatch[/QUOTES

I agree. But would like to hear HH's view on this as well

 

[Ask A Headhunter]

Dear HH,

I went for a final interview on 30th Mar. The headhunter called me on 9th April stating that the company thinks very positively of me, and responded late because London was having bank holiday. I don't think they are seeing any more candidates because HH mentioned I'm the last they are seeing. What are my chances of getting the job? I don't think companies will delay so long to make a decision if they truly are interested right?

How long a company takes to make a decision depends on whether

1) it is a replacement or new headcount
2) the skills required to perform the job and how senior the role is.
3) how big is the dept

I have seen cases where the offer came 2 months after the final interview.

I have also seen cases where it came within 1 day.

Secondly, when a company wants to hire people, they typically engage 2 or 3 hh to work for them.

Your hh cannot give you a definite answer because he does not know who the other candidates are and how strong they are.

Unless, their relationship with the hr is strong enough ( this one must see how experienced your hh is), to the point that the hr will tell your hh who the other candidates are (even if they are represented by your hh, of which he can give you a good idea what are your chances of getting the offer)

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[liverbird1975]

Hi HH,

I'm in my late 30s. I have been doing Public Relations for more than 12 years. I left my previous company (public sector) in early 2015 because I was offered an opportunity with an MNC by a recruitment agency. Problem was, this opportunity was a radical departure from public relations. I was getting bored at where I was because I have been with them for 5 1/2 years although it was a stable job and I was doing relatively well (performance was good).

At first, I went through the entire hiring process because I wanted to see how much I am worth in the private sector. I took on the role eventually because of two reasons: (a) wanted to learn new skills so that I can still be marketable in my 40s and (b) the pay increase was more than 20%.

I'm now a few weeks away from the end of my three-month probation and increasingly, this new job is not a right fit for me in terms of skills and job prospects. I am seriously thinking about leaving this new job after my probation ends. I want to return to the public relations industry.

There are three options I can think of:

(a) Go back to my old job (my relationship with my bosses there was good and the last I checked, they were still looking for my replacement); or
(b) Look for another job in public relations while staying on in this new job (beyond my probation)
(c) Look for another job in public relations but giving notice when my probation period is up.

Will be grateful for any advice.

 

[Ask A Headhunter]

Hi HH,

I'm in my late 30s. I have been doing Public Relations for more than 12 years. I left my previous company (public sector) in early 2015 because I was offered an opportunity with an MNC by a recruitment agency. Problem was, this opportunity was a radical departure from public relations. I was getting bored at where I was because I have been with them for 5 1/2 years although it was a stable job and I was doing relatively well (performance was good).

At first, I went through the entire hiring process because I wanted to see how much I am worth in the private sector. I took on the role eventually because of two reasons: (a) wanted to learn new skills so that I can still be marketable in my 40s and (b) the pay increase was more than 20%.

I'm now a few weeks away from the end of my three-month probation and increasingly, this new job is not a right fit for me in terms of skills and job prospects. I am seriously thinking about leaving this new job after my probation ends. I want to return to the public relations industry.

There are three options I can think of:

(a) Go back to my old job (my relationship with my bosses there was good and the last I checked, they were still looking for my replacement); or
(b) Look for another job in public relations while staying on in this new job (beyond my probation)
(c) Look for another job in public relations but giving notice when my probation period is up.

Will be grateful for any advice.

Option a is out because most likely you will have to take a big pay cut to your previous salary

Between option b or c it depends on how long your notice period is after probation is up. If after probation your notice is 1 month then better to stay while looking for the right job

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[liverbird1975]

Thank you.

(1) My notice period after probation is two months. What will your advice be then? Also, I've not heard anything from my bosses about my status after probation. I'm considering option a because of job security and at least, there is income coming in (although it is substantially less).

(2) Do you have any advice on how I can be more efficient in my job search given my situation?

(3) Is it worth contacting recruitment agencies or career coaches or consultants who can help / advise me on this situation?

Appreciate your advice.

 

[Ask A Headhunter]

Dear HH,

Is a cover letter recommended when applying jobs through agents? If so, should it be directed towards that HH or the company that is giving you the job?

writing a cover letter to a HH is a waste of time.

They won't bother unless you have relevant working experience with the job you are applying for.

 

[Ask A Headhunter]

Thank you.

(1) My notice period after probation is two months. What will your advice be then? Also, I've not heard anything from my bosses about my status after probation. I'm considering option a because of job security and at least, there is income coming in (although it is substantially less).

(2) Do you have any advice on how I can be more efficient in my job search given my situation?

(3) Is it worth contacting recruitment agencies or career coaches or consultants who can help / advise me on this situation?

Appreciate your advice.

Don't take my word for it, but a number of my clients think 2 months is too long, but there are other clients who are fine with 2 months as well.

2) Partner with a HH, but don't engage more than 3 companies.

3) Only the reputable ones.

 

[apriliasiao]

How do u partnered a HH? Send in CV through their website?