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Originally Posted by Unregistered
What u say is generally true.
Probably is easier to go from CS to private , rather than from private to CS mid career.
U will need specialised skills to stand out from the annual stream of fresh graduates, scholars, etc to even join CS.
Politically correct to say no age discrimination, but is probably a factor when CS interview you.
Mid career transits across different industry is not always easy.
For those that did it, any one care to share their experiences either way?
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I made the transition into civil service after about 8 years in the private sector. Same discipline, so skillset wasn't an issue. Also helped that I was from a vendor servicing one of the Ministries, and so the clients knew who I was.
One thing I must say is that hiring departments/managers in civil service really appreciate a good recommendation. This is especially as the hiring process is quite slow, and also as the 'probation' period of one year makes it very painful if the wrong person is hired.