Kerry Consulting

Pros: You're surrounded by some really smart people here. As a Recruitment Consultant, I learned a lot from my peers. The training for new hires in the executive search space is actually pretty solid.
Cons: Leadership feels pretty disconnected from the day-to-day. There isn't much direct mentorship, especially for senior Recruitment Consultant roles. Decisions often come down without clear reasoning, making things tough.
Advice to Management: Try to be more present and transparent with your teams. Listen to the feedback from the Recruitment Consultants on the ground. Invest more in leadership development across all levels.

Pros: I did get to work on some interesting executive search projects. It's a solid place to learn the ropes of the recruitment industry if you're new. The team atmosphere among peers was pretty good too.
Cons: Leadership felt hit-or-miss. Some managers totally micromanaged, which made daily tasks tough. Others were too hands-off. There's not enough consistent support or clear direction from the top for new consultants.
Advice to Management: Management really needs to standardize training and support for team leads. Consistency in leadership style would make a huge difference for everyone, especially for us Recruitment Consultants.

Pros: The base salary for a Recruitment Consultant in the Singapore office is competitive. There's good commission potential if you consistently hit your targets. It's a solid place to learn the executive search market.
Cons: The benefits package isn't great, honestly. Things like health insurance are pretty basic, and I wish there was better paternity/maternity leave. It's a high-pressure sales environment, which affects your take-home if you have a slow quarter in the recruitment industry.
Advice to Management: Consider improving the overall benefits package, especially health and family leave. A bit more support during tough market cycles would also help with employee retention.

Pros: As a Recruitment Consultant in the Singapore office, the commission plan is pretty good if you're hitting your targets. You can make some serious money in the recruitment industry if you're a high biller, which is a major plus here.
Cons: The base salary isn't super high, so you really need to rely on commission. The benefits package is just okay; it doesn't stand out compared to other corporate roles. There aren't many extra perks.
Advice to Management: Consider reviewing the base salaries and adding more competitive benefits to attract and retain top talent, especially for those in non-commission roles.

Pros: The team at Kerry Consulting is pretty supportive, which helps when things get crazy. I've learned a ton about the recruitment industry here and got good exposure to diverse clients, especially for talent acquisition.
Cons: Work-life balance here is tough. As a Recruitment Consultant, you're often putting in long hours, easily 10-12 a day at the Singapore office. It's an onsite job with constant client demands and chasing targets, which can impact weekends too.
Advice to Management: Try to encourage more realistic target setting for recruiting roles. People burn out fast with the current expectations and the onsite demands.

Pros: The team in the Singapore office is pretty solid. Everyone helps each other, which is key in the competitive recruitment industry. You learn a lot if you're new to headhunting.
Cons: It's a very target-driven environment, so the pressure can be tough. Work-life balance as a Recruitment Consultant often takes a hit, especially during busy periods. Sometimes the vibe feels a bit too corporate.
Advice to Management: Try to ease up on the daily targets a bit. More focus on employee well-being would go a long way.

Pros: They've got a really stable client portfolio in the Singapore office, which helps. For a Recruitment Consultant, the commission structure can be good if you're hitting your targets. It feels secure if you're consistently performing.
Cons: The targets are always high, so there's constant pressure to perform. If you struggle to meet those numbers, job security can feel pretty shaky. It's not a relaxed corporate environment at all.
Advice to Management: Maybe offer a bit more support for consultants who are just missing targets, not just a sink-or-swim approach.

Pros: The company offers a hybrid work model, which is decent. You get a couple of WFH days a week if your workload allows. It helps avoid the daily commute into the Singapore office sometimes, especially for internal tasks.
Cons: Work flexibility for Recruitment Consultant roles here is pretty limited beyond those WFH days. There's a strong expectation for onsite presence for client meetings and team collaboration, especially in the executive search division. It's tough to adjust your schedule much, even when you've met targets.
Advice to Management: Management should really consider more genuine flexibility for experienced Recruitment Consultant roles, especially once performance is proven. Trusting employees to manage their client relationships and deliverables without constant onsite demands would boost morale.