Janet Ong

About Janet

Janet is a Senior Director at RecruitFirst Singapore, spearheading the Government Linked Companies team and leading strategic talent initiatives across key public sector-linked organisations. With over 10 years of experience, she brings deep expertise in relationship building, high-level negotiations, and complex recruitment drives.

The scale of what her team manages speaks for itself. Key client relationships stretching over 10 years, over 1,000 headcount placed out to work every month, and the coordination of training and schedules for over 500 temporary staff at any given time. It’s a demanding environment, and Janet leads it with the kind of consistency and composure that only comes with experience.

She’s recognised for her precision in human assessment, identifying individual strengths and developmental areas within a single meeting. Her guiding belief — pay it forward — shows up in the way she leads: as a leader overseeing a team of more than 35 consultants, her approachable style and genuine investment in her people have earned her deep respect, fostering a team that is strong, motivated, and proud of the work they do.

Why People Love Janet

Clients value Janet for her consistency and the depth of partnership she brings. Relationships that span over a decade don’t happen by accident. They’re built on trust, honest communication, and a track record of delivering at scale. She consults with a long-term lens, always keeping her clients’ broader business direction in focus.

Candidates appreciate that Janet takes the time to understand them as a person; their motivations, their aspirations, and where they’re headed. She is open and honest, ensuring the fit is right for everyone involved. Conversations with her are comfortable, insightful, and genuinely useful, the kind that leave you with more clarity than when you started.