Evolution is a specialist IT recruitment consultancy founded in 2000 with offices in Singapore, Australia, UK, and Germany. It has over 120 consultants globally and a 2012 turnover of SGD 22.42 million. Evolution focuses on permanent and contract IT recruitment, using its bespoke IT system to access over 4 million IT candidates. Each consultant specializes in a specific technical area to quickly source qualified candidates. Evolution emphasizes technical testing of candidates, headhunting passive candidates, developing long-term client relationships, and providing exceptional in-house training to consultants.

1. Evolution
Recruitment Solutions
Singapore | Australia | UK | Germany

2. Evolution Overview
• Founded in May 2000
• Specialist IT Recruitment Consultancy
• Experts in Permanent/Contract (direct & 3rd party) IT
Recruitment
• 2012 Turnover – SGD 22.42Million
• Over 120 consultants globally
• Offices in Singapore, Australia, UK and Germany
• Singapore office has also placed candidates in Hong Kong,
China, Japan, South Korea, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and
Philippines

3. Evolution Overview – Awards
• Awarded “Investors in People” Gold Accreditation
• Winner of RecruitRank Best Industry Knowledge Award
• Ranked No.2 in the UK Sunday Times Top 100 Small
Companies To Work For
• 3-Star Best Companies Accreditation by The Workplace
Engagement Specialists
• Global Recruiters (Asia Pacific) Awards for Best In-House
Training and Best Newcomer

4. Evolution Performance + Growth
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5. Evolution USPs – Promoting Local Talent
• Each consultant is targeted on generating local (Singaporean/
PR) candidates.
• We have an excellent network of local talent that we can
network around – Out of 10 candidates we place, at least 7
are Singaporeans/ Singapore PR.
• Evolution also believes in promoting local talent. Over 75% of
our workforce is local with the vast majority being
Singaporeans.

6. Evolution USPs – IT Systems
• As a specialist IT recruitment consultancy, we value technology
as much as our clients, and therefore we have our own
completely bespoke IT system.
• Allows access to the very best talent.
• Built from the ground up, completely customisable and scalable.
• Over 4 million IT related candidates.
• Ability to find candidates with niche skills quickly, guaranteeing
better delivery for you.

7. Evolution USPs – Genuine IT Specialists
• Each consultant works in a specific technical market. We have
consultants covering the following areas:
Java/J2EE Project Management IT Security
C++/VC++/Embedded Business Analysis Data Networking
C# Testing Virtualisation & Storage
Mobile Development
(iOS/Android)
Business Intelligence Wintel & Unix/ Linux
Infrastructure
Ruby on Rails/ PHP Analytics / Big Data DBAs (Sybase/ Oracle/ SQL
Server)
SAP Sales & Marketing Cloud Computing
ERP/CRM

8. • Each consultant receives technical training on their market.
• This model guarantees you speed in delivery (3+ CVs within
48 hours) as each consultant has a strong network of
candidates.
• It also guarantees you quality in delivery (4 interviews for
every 5 CVs submitted) as each consultant has a solid
understanding of their market and what a good candidate is.
Evolution USPs – Genuine IT Specialists

9. Evolution USPs – Technical Testing
• We partner with International Knowledge Measurement (IKM),
the global leader in vendor-independent proficiency
assessments to provide technical tests for all candidates.
• The benefits for you include:
– Prove that candidate is technically savvy and confirm if your
assessment of candidate is accurate
– Test your existing IT personnel and use their scores as benchmark
– Find the ideal fit for your role by customising test topics
• Test result uses various measures instead of just a test score,
resulting in a more comprehensive assessment.

10. Specific areas of
competencies based
on sub topics (Can
be customised or
default)
Measures the ability of
candidate to handle time
critical projects
Measures the ability of
candidate to apply their
knowledge in practical
situations
Actual score of candidate
using adaptive testing
(Questions gets
progressively harder or
easier depending on the
answers from candidates)
Percentile of
test results
(Candidate
scored better
than 54% of
all test takers)

11. Evolution USPs – Headhunting
• Less than 10% of our placements are results of advertisements.
• The best candidates are normally not looking out.
• Evolution understands that around 90% of candidates are
passive at any given time. We will contact these candidates on
your behalf employing headhunting techniques to generate
interest.
• Every consultant received specific training on headhunting best
practices.
• Over 30% of our candidates work with Evolution on an exclusive
basis – they will not be available through other agencies.

12. Evolution USPs – Repeat Clients
• More than 80% of our business is with existing clients year on
year.
• We believe in creating long term relationships with our
clients.
• We deliver on promises, providing excellent service.
• We want our business relationships to mature into true
partnerships.
• You will want your experience with us to repeat!

13. Evolution USPs – Exceptional Training
• Consultants trained to exceptional standards.
• Consultants receive specific trainings on their technical
markets. This knowledge is tested through written
assessments.
• Evolution employs a full time local trainer in Singapore – we
are yet to hear of a competitor that does this.
• Investors in People Gold accreditation for in house training
programs.
• Awarded Best In-House Training Award – Asia Pacific Recruiter
Award 2012.

14. Account Management
• You are assigned your very own Account Manager, who is
– Dedicated to gaining a greater insight into your company.
– Focused on developing strong long-term relationships with you and
across all your business departments and HR.
– Your one point of contact for all job types, and at every stage of the
recruitment process.
• References
– We will look to take references on all candidates at the earliest
opportunity.

15. Who We Work With

16. Client Testimonials
“Evolution is able to understand SP's manpower needs, expectations and
requirements and has always listened to our issues and delivered as per our
requirements, no matter how stringent.” – Deputy Director, HR
“With a good understanding of their market and a quick turn-around time,
Evolution has consistently delivered beyond our expectations.” – CEO
“We had been trying to fill this position for a couple of months without much
success. Evolution Recruitment got us the right candidate for the project
within the shortest time frame” – Project Manager
“I am happy to make a recommendation of Evolution to companies with
specific IT requirements, as they are efficient and provide a high level of
service.” – Senior Manager, Infrastructure & Service Delivery

17. Evolution Values
Ambition & Innovation
Positive & Resilient
Professional & Hardworking
Working Together

18. Any Questions?