Job Application with MOE (non-teaching position)

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Hello, I went for the interview some time in March/April. If you made it pass the first interview, the respective department you indicated interest in during the first interview would call you up for a second interview. Some time in May they let me know I was selected- starting work in July.

May I know what qn did they ask you during the interview with the department and how do you answer them? I'm going for the interview and hope to prepare myself for it.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

May I know what qn did they ask you during the interview with the department and how do you answer them? I'm going for the interview and hope to prepare myself for it.

I think the questions asked would depend on the specific department that is interviewing you, so try to do more research about them where possible. Meanwhile, I think it won't hurt to look at blogs or forums discussing educational issues, and check out the news section on MOE's webpage.. Of course, think of how to sell your strengths to tailor to the needs of the specific department, be aware of the recent policy trajectories of the ministry and be sure of why you want to join and how you may contribute.

[monsterinc]

MOE really unfair

anyone applying the Management Executive Officer position? I have one year experience in one year full time experience in a local polytechnic. Holding a foreign degree. Will it be easy for me to get shortlisted for an interview at least? How much expected salary should i put also? will 3k be too much? It is my first degree position job...

Originally Posted by Unregistered

anyone applying the Management Executive Officer position? I have one year experience in one year full time experience in a local polytechnic. Holding a foreign degree. Will it be easy for me to get shortlisted for an interview at least? How much expected salary should i put also? will 3k be too much? It is my first degree position job...

Is your foreign degree recognised? What is your present job at poly? They'll surely ask why you want to leave! Biggest hardest question to answer well...

How long do they usually take to call you for the first interview after you have submitted the application?

There is a clause saying that they will call within 2 months of application if the candidate has been shortlisted, otherwise the applicant could consider his application as not successful. Do they adhere strictly to the "call for interview within 2 months" guideline ?

I submitted the application online in mid June and it is already early September.
Still no news.

Qualification-wise, I shouldn't have any problem though.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Is your foreign degree recognised? What is your present job at poly? They'll surely ask why you want to leave! Biggest hardest question to answer well...

Ya mine is a foreign recognised degree. I got into the present job in the poly via diploma route. I only got my degree now. My obvious reason to leave want to increase my pay from diploma to degree level i supposed? that the real motivation. haha

How much expected salary should i opt for?

And before this current local polytechnic job, i was working with SIM University (Contract base) during my time as a student also. In a nutshell, all education field kind of jobs.

It is widely understood that Minsitries hire mostly or only local grads. Or at least those with extensive experience having a pte deg.

Your chances of being called up remains very low, honest.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

It is widely understood that Minsitries hire mostly or only local grads. Or at least those with extensive experience having a pte deg.

Your chances of being called up remains very low, honest.

Just apply and take my chances. No harm trying

Has anyone applied for the editor/writer position?

Haven't heard back from them since my application...