Civil Svc/ Statboard - Typical Timeline for making a Hiring Decision

Originally Posted by Sierra

Thanks so much for the clarification. Another small qns, i might be jumping the gun asking this but, regarding the expected salary, will we be able to negotiate our expected salary? I forgot to change my expected salary in my application and the figure was dated quite some time back.

Yes, you will always be able to negotiate. However, by listing your expected salary at a lower figure than you actually wanted, you've weakened your negotiating position somewhat. For example, if the range I am working with is 3,500 to 4,100 and your expected was 3,500 - and I shortlisted you - it was based off my premise that I factored in your qualifications + what you were willing to work for.

So if you come in and state you actually wanted 4,000+, when I'm only prepared to give leeway of up to 3,700, you've axed your position quite a bit.

[Sierra]

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Yes, you will always be able to negotiate. However, by listing your expected salary at a lower figure than you actually wanted, you've weakened your negotiating position somewhat. For example, if the range I am working with is 3,500 to 4,100 and your expected was 3,500 - and I shortlisted you - it was based off my premise that I factored in your qualifications + what you were willing to work for.

So if you come in and state you actually wanted 4,000+, when I'm only prepared to give leeway of up to 3,700, you've axed your position quite a bit.

What if, for example, the range you are working with was 3,500 to 4,100 but as I did not update my expected salary, I stated it as 3,300. with the base of me having 2 years working experience.

pending for medical screening currently. Is it correct to say that we are only confirmed after screening is cleared?

I was informed that the Letter of Appointment is being prepared.

yes, The job is 100% confirmed after clearing the formalities(medical +background check).
The HR officer will try to arrange you to sign the LOA after you had cleared both medical and background check.

You are more or less there already

Originally Posted by Unregistered

pending for medical screening currently. Is it correct to say that we are only confirmed after screening is cleared?

I was informed that the Letter of Appointment is being prepared.

It is OK to state lower. Don't worry, HR will help you to negotiate the correct pay with the directors.

Heard that there is formula to calculate the remuneration package, just not disclosed publicly.
For working experience, it will then depends if they consider it as relevant or not.

Originally Posted by Sierra

What if, for example, the range you are working with was 3,500 to 4,100 but as I did not update my expected salary, I stated it as 3,300. with the base of me having 2 years working experience.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

yes, The job is 100% confirmed after clearing the formalities(medical +background check).
The HR officer will try to arrange you to sign the LOA after you had cleared both medical and background check.

You are more or less there already

I am still pending for medical currently. Does this mean the timeline will be even longer?

I was told that in the event my medical checkup doesn't pass the signed LOA would be voided.

Can someone advice me on the salary scale of managers including deputy and assistant AM?

Thanks!

Originally Posted by Unregistered

pending for medical screening currently. Is it correct to say that we are only confirmed after screening is cleared?

I was informed that the Letter of Appointment is being prepared.

how long did your process take?

I am still waiting on approval of appointment at HQ and its been almost 3 months since they shortlisted me after the interview. Got a feeling its gonna take longer with budget 2018 coming and I guess most if not all min/sb will be focusing on that.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

there should be quite a number of layers/management to clear. you can practically say that your offer package was not looked at until maybe early or mid Jan. cause Dec - most clearing leave. may have some delays. there may also be some details that the dept and HR have to settle, starting date etc. so if they offer verbally. the offer should still stands most of the time.

Is there a reasonable time frame I can expect a reply by? I don't want to wait indefinitely and it has already been more than 1 month since the verbal offer in mid dec. appreciate any advice thanks!

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Is there a reasonable time frame I can expect a reply by? I don't want to wait indefinitely and it has already been more than 1 month since the verbal offer in mid dec. appreciate any advice thanks!

Once you have seen it toggled to "In Process", give it two weeks' time. If you have the HR's contact details after that, send a message requesting an update. If not, just wait 2 more weeks. 4 weeks is the maximum you should wait; at this point, go seek other opportunities, because it's likely the HR just didn't have time to toggle to "Unsuccessful"