Singapore Job Search Guide: Recruiters, Portals, and Hidden Markets

Singapore Job Search Guide: Recruiters, Portals, and Hidden Markets

Tired of job hunting and hearing nothing back? You might be missing the part of the market that matters most: the hidden job market.

Here’s your complete guide to finding work in Singapore — through recruiters, portals, and strategic networking.

Understand the Public vs. Hidden Market

Public job market = Jobs posted on boards, LinkedIn, company websites
Hidden job market = Roles filled via referrals, recruiters, or internal hiring

According to LinkedIn, up to 70% of jobs aren’t publicly listed.

Best Places to Start

Public portals:

• LinkedIn

• JobStreet

• MyCareersFuture

• Glints (startups)

• Indeed

Recruiter-led hiring:

• Michael Page

• Hays

• Robert Walters

• HelloRecruiters (aggregated recruiter access)

The Recruiter Advantage

Working with a recruiter gives you:

• Early access to roles

• Insider tips on hiring managers

• Help with salary benchmarks and interview prep

But don’t spam all of them — target specialists in your field.

How to Tap the Hidden Market

• Build relationships with recruiters

• Let your network know you're open

• Reach out directly to hiring managers (with tact)

HelloRecruiters helps shortcut this - by matching you to recruiters with active mandates.

Final Tip

Don’t rely on just one channel. The best job searches mix:

• Public boards

• Targeted recruiter outreach

• Smart networking

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