Originally Posted by Unregistered (Post 139723)

I was from MAS grad prog. Grad prog ppl are treated the same as MAS scholars. In fact, I believe I got way more perf bonus than the scholar in the same batch. I did not observe scholars getting promoted abnormally faster than others, though i think they try to give them more showcase opp but these are not something that is unreachable if you are a motivated non-scholar. Likewise, there is no distinction of first or second class upper degree holders - same pay and the progression after your first 5 years there depends on how you perform in your first 1-2yrs (basically impressions form in the first few years and that will determine your opportunities to showcase and hence your promotion chances and perf bonus amt) and also depends on your boss (pretty much like outside actually). It is possible for mid-career to join and be in the same track as those direct from fresh grad but these are usually those who are relatively junior e.g. if they spent only abt 2-3 yrs in audit before moving to MAS.

The real crappy part of joining MAS is you will feel stuck after your first 5 to 7 yrs. it will be exponentially hard to get promoted after you reach DD (which is the peak for some of the ppl there), your salary growth will start to decelerate when compared to peers in private sectors. At that stage, you will really need to think hard if you wanna continue and stagnate there or go out and try. But another set of challenges may set in, cuz after 5 to 7 yrs of conditioning in MAS, it can get quite difficult to adjust to the outside world. But yea if you are fresh grad, enjoy your first 5 to 7 years. it is a decent experience, i would say it definitely trumps working banking BO or audit.

Originally Posted by Unregistered (Post 142471)

Does MAS looks at undergrad degree when considering mid level professionals or they put more emphasis on the relevant experience.

Originally Posted by Unregistered (Post 142522)

They look at everything, even O and A level

Originally Posted by Unregistered (Post 142549)

Don't expect for them to value your experience once you're in. You'll be treated like a trainee and expected to run in the hamster wheel fast like all the others.

Originally Posted by Unregistered (Post 142561)

Agreed. Been here 4 years, and every day is a new challenge. Feels nothing like what I had expected of a public service job

Originally Posted by Unregistered (Post 142834)

Yeah agree. Feels like hamster wheel with no transferable skills at times though

Originally Posted by Unregistered (Post 143588)

How does the grades in MAS correspond to the MX grades?

Is grade 12 = MX 12 and grade 11 = MX 11 (not even MX 11A)?

Originally Posted by Unregistered (Post 142549)

Don't expect for them to value your experience once you're in. You'll be treated like a trainee and expected to run in the hamster wheel fast like all the others.

Originally Posted by Unregistered (Post 139517)

hi all, what is the difference between MAS supervision and big 4 audit? do the job scopes overlaps

Originally Posted by Unregistered (Post 133911)

for sure... its MAS! Excluding GIC & Temasek, MAS is the most prestigious government body (also EDB & MFA of course)

Originally Posted by Unregistered (Post 144446)

This is true from what I heard. The worst part is even if you have 10-15 years of experience, you will report to someone much younger than you e.g. someone who have been with MAS as fresh grad/few years of experience and around for 8-10 years and already a DD.

Originally Posted by Unregistered (Post 144449)

It may be the case in the past but as with any other govt agency, things change and all agencies are slowly transforming. Going by anecdotes on their hiring practices, it is a matter of time that they are left with only mediocre farmers and Management who has never worked a single day in private practice ....

Originally Posted by Unregistered (Post 110387)

For the position that I applied, there were 2 rounds of interview. From the time I applied till I signed the contract, it took slightly more than 2 months. The timeline as follows:

- 3 weeks after I applied online --> Got a call to go for an interview one week later
- 1 week later --> 1st round of interview
- 1 day later --> Got a call to go for second interview which was one week later
- 1 week later --> 2nd round of interview
- 2 days later --> Verbal offer
- 3 weeks plus later --> Signing of contract

Originally Posted by Unregistered (Post 146947)

is the timeline above still the same? can anyone confirm?

Originally Posted by Unregistered (Post 147780)

Timeline is more or less correct, just got an offer recently

Originally Posted by MiloMojo (Post 147955)

How long did you have to wait for the offer?

Originally Posted by Unregistered (Post 147780)

Timeline is more or less correct, just got an offer recently

Originally Posted by Unregistered (Post 147960)

Follow up on salary negotiation was fast (2-3 working day after 2nd interview)
Offer took longer (1 month after second interview)

Originally Posted by Unregistered (Post 147780)

Timeline is more or less correct, just got an offer recently

Originally Posted by Unregistered (Post 148303)

Hi, may I know if they will update the status of the job portal? Thx

Originally Posted by Unregistered (Post 148300)

hi, May I know how long you have waited before they call you for interview? Thanks!

Originally Posted by Unregistered (Post 149038)

I only got 1.5mth this year and 200 increment in salary... is it because of covid?

Originally Posted by freakazoid (Post 148749)

Hi, I need some advice. Recently I have applied for a Position in MAS and is in the midst of progressing to 2nd round of interview.

Are there any major difference (in terms of benefits and Bonus) between Contract and Perm Staff in MAS ?

Originally Posted by freakazoid (Post 149675)

Hi all, I have cleared my first round (with Team Lead) and 2nd round (with Division Head). I am scheduled to attend 3rd round (with Executive Director) next Week ?

May I ask is it common for applicants (applying for AD/Associate Position) to have 3rd round interview in MAS ?

Also May I kindly ask for MAS, upon completion of 2 Yr of Contract, Will I be entitled a completion bonus or Any ? Thanks

Originally Posted by freakazoid (Post 149675)

Hi all, I have cleared my first round (with Team Lead) and 2nd round (with Division Head). I am scheduled to attend 3rd round (with Executive Director) next Week ?

May I ask is it common for applicants (applying for AD/Associate Position) to have 3rd round interview in MAS ?

Also May I kindly ask for MAS, upon completion of 2 Yr of Contract, Will I be entitled a completion bonus or Any ? Thanks

Originally Posted by Unregistered (Post 151889)

May i ask when (which month) is the annual bonus / increment be payout?

Originally Posted by freakazoid (Post 149675)

Hi all, I have cleared my first round (with Team Lead) and 2nd round (with Division Head). I am scheduled to attend 3rd round (with Executive Director) next Week ?

May I ask is it common for applicants (applying for AD/Associate Position) to have 3rd round interview in MAS ?

Also May I kindly ask for MAS, upon completion of 2 Yr of Contract, Will I be entitled a completion bonus or Any ? Thanks