Frequently asked questions
about rec2rec recruitment
Looking for your next recruitment role, considering a move to another agency, or hiring recruitment professionals for your business?
Intuitive Rec2Rec connects recruitment professionals and recruitment businesses across Singapore and Asia. Find answers to common questions about rec2rec, career moves and hiring support below.
1. UNDERSTANDING REC2REC RECRUITMENT
What is rec2rec recruitment?
Recruitment-to-recruitment, also known as Rec2Rec is a specialist area of recruitment focused on placing recruitment professionals within recruitment agencies and search firms. This includes recruitment consultants, senior consultants, principal consultants, team leaders, recruitment managers and senior leadership.
Unlike general recruitment agencies, rec2rec specialists understand the recruitment industry itself, including market norms, billing expectations, desk development, client relationships, team structures and career progression. This varies a lot from location to location so a specialist can help alot.
What does a rec2rec recruiter do?
A rec2rec recruiter connects recruitment professionals with suitable recruitment career opportunities and helps recruitment businesses find the right people for their teams. As a specialist we understand the differences between recruitment sectors, agency cultures, commission structures and the skills needed to succeed in different recruitment environments.
Why use a specialist rec2rec agency instead of a general recruiter?
A specialist rec2rec like Intuitive understands the commercial realities of recruitment. This can help when assessing a candidate’s track record, transferable skills, client network, career ambitions and suitability for a particular agency or desk.
For candidates, a specialist can provide industry-specific career guidance inline with their expectations – good recruiters have very specific wants and dont want to interview with every company in the market trying to identify the specifics – we do that for you.
For employers, they can help identify recruitment professionals whose experience and ambitions align with the business and weed out low performers and mismatches on culture/drive etc.
2. FOR RECRUITMENT PROFESSIONALS
Can Intuitive Rec2Rec help me find a new recruitment job in Singapore?
Intuitive Rec2Rec supports recruitment professionals exploring career opportunities in Singapore and relevant markets across Asia. Whether you are an experienced consultant, a senior biller or a recruitment leader, we can discuss your experience, ambitions and the types of opportunities you want to explore.
Contact us to discuss your next career move and current opportunities that may suit your background.
I’m a successful recruitment consultant. Why should I consider moving agencies?
A move should be about more than a higher commission rate or an attractive job title. Consider the quality of the existing client base, market opportunity, leadership, team culture, delivery support, commission structure and realistic potential to grow your desk.
A rec2rec specialist can help you evaluate these factors and ask the right questions before making a decision.
Can you help me move into a different recruitment sector?
Potentially, yes. Transferable skills, relevant client relationships, market knowledge and your reasons for changing sectors all matter. The suitability of a move depends on the role, employer requirements and your experience.
Discuss your background with us to explore which opportunities may be realistic.
Will my job search be confidential?
We understand that recruitment professionals may want to explore opportunities without alerting their current employer. We a handle candidate discussions discreetly and will discuss how your information is shared before introducing you to an employer.
Do I need to be actively looking for a job to speak to Intuitive Rec2Rec?
No. You can speak with us if you are considering your options, curious about the market or planning a future career move. An initial conversation can help you understand your options without committing to a move.
Can Intuitive Rec2Rec help with senior recruitment and leadership roles?
We work with recruitment professionals and recruitment businesses across different levels of seniority more often at the senior end of the market. Relevant opportunities depend on our current assignments, client requirements and your experience. Contact us to discuss your background and objectives.
3. FOR RECRUITMENT BUSINESSES AND EMPLOYERS
Can Intuitive Rec2Rec help my agency hire recruitment consultants?
Yes. Our specialist focus is recruitment-to-recruitment, connecting recruitment businesses with recruitment professionals. Depending on the brief, this may include consultants, senior billers, principal consultants, team leaders and management-level hires.
We start by understanding the role, desk or market, business objectives and the experience needed to succeed.
Can you help us hire senior recruitment leaders?
We can discuss senior and leadership hiring requirements, including the experience, commercial capability and leadership qualities needed for your business. The appropriate search approach depends on the seniority of the role, the target market and the agreed brief.
Can you help us build a recruitment team in a new Asian market?
We can help with recruitment hiring requirements associated with market expansion, including the experience and capabilities needed to establish or grow a team. We can share case studies for go to market placements we have made in Malaysia, Singapore, Japan, Thailand and Indonesia
What types of recruitment businesses do you work with?
Our focus is on the recruitment industry and its people. The suitability of an assignment depends on the business, role requirements, location and our ability to support the search. Contact us to discuss your hiring needs.
How does the rec2rec recruitment process work?
The process typically begins with a discussion about your hiring objectives, business context, role requirements and expectations. We then agree on the search brief, identify and assess relevant candidates, coordinate introductions and support communication throughout the hiring process.
The precise process will depend on the assignment and the agreed terms of engagement.
How much does a rec2rec recruitment service cost?
Fees depend on the role, search requirements and agreed terms of engagement. We discuss the commercial arrangements with clients before proceeding with a search. We generally work on an engaged or retained basis or exclusive contingent.
4. SINGAPORE AND REGIONAL RECRUITMENT
Does Intuitive Rec2Rec operate only in Singapore?
Intuitive Rec2Rec is based in Singapore and has an Asia-focused recruitment offering. The markets we can support depend on the assignment, role requirements and relevant market coverage. Contact us to discuss your target location.
Can you help recruitment consultants relocate within Asia?
We can discuss career opportunities across relevant Asian markets and help candidates understand the requirements associated with a potential move. Relocation feasibility, work authorisation and employer sponsorship depend on the destination, individual circumstances and employer policies. These arrangements should be confirmed for each opportunity.
What should I consider before accepting a recruitment role in another Asian market?
Consider the local recruitment market, target sector, client network, earning structure, cost of living, management style, working culture and long-term career prospects. Also confirm work authorisation and any relocation support before accepting an offer.
A clear understanding of these factors can help you make a more informed decision.
5. WORKING WITH INTUITIVE REC2REC
What makes Intuitive Rec2Rec different?
We have a long history in the region and our focus on the recruitment industry informs how we approach candidate conversations and hiring assignments. We understand the commercial realities of agency recruitment, the ambitions of individual professionals and the needs of recruitment business leaders under a Asia lens. We have worked hard to hold ourselves to a high level of integrity even if it means missing a placement and will always give fair balanced feedback to ensure consultants get the right role. We are not pushy and will respect the boundary of our clients and candidates whilst leading with data to convince.
Our approach centres on practical advice, relevant market knowledge and finding a suitable fit for both candidates and employers.
How do I get started with Intuitive Rec2Rec?
If you are a recruitment professional considering your next move, or an employer looking to hire recruitment talent, contact our team to discuss your requirements.
In initial conversation helps us understand what you are looking for and whether we can support your next step.
For recruitment professionals: Explore career opportunities and discuss your next move.
For employers: Tell us about your hiring needs and recruitment team plans.
Contact: Justine Bower at justine@intuitiverecruit.com