Real Talent.
Real Fast.
Real Results.
Redefining Talent Acquisition.
Depth of a boutique.
Coverage of a full-service firm.
Reals Connect is a specialist recruitment firm headquartered in Hong Kong, built around nine dedicated industry desks — spanning Technology, Finance, Logistics, Hospitality, Real Estate, Professional Services, Life Sciences, FMCG & Retail, and Marketing & PR.
Rather than spreading generalist consultants thin, each desk is staffed by consultants who work exclusively within that sector — and every desk applies the same data-backed vetting standard, guided by transparency, efficiency and genuine partnership.
Services We Offer
The same four services, delivered consistently by every desk — and powered by AI at every step.
Permanent Staffing
From individual-contributor hires to senior leadership — Country Managers, CTOs and Directors — matched against your operational and strategic goals.
AI EDGECandidate Screening & Assessment
Multi-stage screening: resume review, competency-based interviews and practical assessment, scored under RealMatch360 for skills, adaptability and culture fit.
AI EDGEMarket Insights & Salary Benchmarking
Data-driven compensation and hiring-trend insights per sector, refreshed each quarter, to help clients attract and retain top talent.
AI EDGEGlobal & Regional Reach
Support for regional firms scaling globally and global firms entering Asia, including expatriate hiring and local talent integration.
AI EDGEFlexible Ways to Work With Us
Three engagement models — choose the one that fits how, and how often, you hire.
Contingency Search
No placement, no fee.
- No upfront retainer — the fee is payable only on a successful hire
- Backed by our 48-hour shortlist promise and 12-week placement guarantee
- Available across all nine industry desks
Executive Search
For senior and board-level appointments.
- Structured five-stage search with confidential approach and referencing
- Compensation & benefits benchmarking against your named competitors
- Competitor market mapping and talent-movement analysis from RealIntel AI
Recruitment as a Service
Asia's first subscription model for recruitment.
- Unlimited candidate matches
- Dedicated recruitment specialists
- AI-powered sourcing through RealIntel AI
- A predictable monthly fee — reducing recruitment costs by up to 70%
Industries We Serve
Nine specialist desks, each covering the full seniority range within its sector.
Introducing RealIntel AI
Our in-house AI talent-intelligence engine — tailored insight for every client, on every desk.
Most agencies send CVs.
We send CVs with the market behind them.
RealIntel AI structures data from our placement history, candidate database, compensation submissions and live job-market signals — then generates an intelligence pack tailored to each client's brief: your roles, your competitors and your market.
Our Recruitment Process
A consistent, repeatable cycle — from brief to placement to review.
Engagement
Market pack for the brief.
Sourcing
Talent-flow & passive mapping.
Screening & Interview
AI-assisted RealMatch360 scoring.
Candidate Profiling
Candidate match report.
Offer & Onboarding
Package vs market & acceptance odds.
Follow-Up & Review
Retention & success tracking.
Every placement is followed up at the 1st, 2nd and 3rd month with both client and candidate — feedback that feeds directly back into sourcing for the next mandate.
Two Numbers We're Proud to Stand Behind
Reals Connect internal figures across recent placements, shared on request.
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