MINDEF DXO (All FAQ on it)

Originally Posted by Unregistered

I didn't encounter them contacting mine, but I think I read before someone did.

depends on level of clearance. some positions do not require higher clearance. some are more sensitive positions.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Hi there, sorry to hear this. ): Is it okay for you to share what position you applied for and what tests did you do on your interview day? Thanks in advance!

Communications dept.

anyone here heading down for PT this thursday (28 july)?

Originally Posted by Unregistered

MINDEF daily routine never ever changes.

7.30 - start work
8.30 - breakfast (1 hour)
9.30 - return to office
11.30 - drive out, lunch at Bukit Panjang Plaza, pay bills, buy stuff for home (2 hours)

1.45 - back at office
3.00 - tea break (30 mins)
3.35 - back at office
4.45 - go toilet, clear bladder
4.55 - back at desk
5.00pm - shut down pc, go back home

MINDEF is one place where you can really slack and earn iron rice bowl. Sometimes they'll be unnecessary meetings where people will talk and talk about things but the thing is that decisions have already been made prior to these meetings so you pause and ask yourself why then are we having the meetings in the first place LOL!

where did you get this false impression? We do not have breakfast hours, long lunch breaks and tea breaks. We certainly do not go home at 5 sharp everyday

This forum was of good help in my job search (e.g. what to do, what to expect).. decide to share my experience for reference:

Applied in early Mar.
Psychometric test in early Apr.
Shortlisted for interview in early May. Went for unit visit a few days after interview.
Medical and security clearances in early Jun.
Job offer in Jul.

[zero_88]

ask you something

DXO offer is 2 years contract job?

or perm job?

Originally Posted by zero_88

ask you something

DXO offer is 2 years contract job?

or perm job?

1 year probation, after that perm. 2 years contract is the older scheme

[zero_88]

Originally Posted by Unregistered

1 year probation, after that perm. 2 years contract is the older scheme

Thankssss

I just went for security clearance exercise, pending medical exam and phototaking for the SAF card. A verbal quote of my salary was given to me as well. Just wondering if there is still room for me to reject the job offer at this point, since I technically have not signed anything?

Originally Posted by Unregistered

I just went for security clearance exercise, pending medical exam and phototaking for the SAF card. A verbal quote of my salary was given to me as well. Just wondering if there is still room for me to reject the job offer at this point, since I technically have not signed anything?

yes technically you can reject. but please do not wait till last minute as you as wasting the HR time and denying a slot for a potential candidate.