MINDEF DXO (All FAQ on it)

1.Anyone know the Assistant Executive positions are of what rank exactly? The pay scale is obviously lower.. and i only know they are DX8 and below for sure..

2.The requirement is only diploma and preferable with experience for some positions.. From what i read in this forum, they dont need to go for PT? since pt is for dx9 and above

3.Do i get a chance to promote beyond DX9 or even higher in future? (definitely takes longer time obviously, but would i be able to advance to there, assuming i had a non-local degree? or would i be stuck at a certain DX regardless of how well i performed?)

Went for PT on 11 Nov & till now no calls from HR.
Emailed them but no reply...

Oh well. I guess I can stop thinking about it already.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Went for PT on 11 Nov & till now no calls from HR.
Emailed them but no reply...

Oh well. I guess I can stop thinking about it already.

No news = good news. Do expect a good wait 4-8 weeks, esp during year-end.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

1.Anyone know the Assistant Executive positions are of what rank exactly? The pay scale is obviously lower.. and i only know they are DX8 and below for sure..

2.The requirement is only diploma and preferable with experience for some positions.. From what i read in this forum, they dont need to go for PT? since pt is for dx9 and above

3.Do i get a chance to promote beyond DX9 or even higher in future? (definitely takes longer time obviously, but would i be able to advance to there, assuming i had a non-local degree? or would i be stuck at a certain DX regardless of how well i performed?)

AE is normally for dip holders, work for 1-2 year you promote to next grade. Yes, you can promote and take some time but degree holder get direct. Anyways, they have changed their pay scale (more $ and job prospects). I should not explain further.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

No news = good news. Do expect a good wait 4-8 weeks, esp during year-end.

Thank you for your encouragement (:
Will continue to wait. Meanwhile, enjoy the holiday season guys!

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Which position did you apply for? I'm going for interview on 2nd the Friday.

Hi there,

Applied for Data Analytics.

U?

Mind sharing after Friday abt ur interview experience?

Many thanks.

Gd luck 2 all applying for tis job

Originally Posted by Unregistered

AE is normally for dip holders, work for 1-2 year you promote to next grade. Yes, you can promote and take some time but degree holder get direct. Anyways, they have changed their pay scale (more $ and job prospects). I should not explain further.

Seems like they are not recognizing non-local degree (or maybe it takes alot more other factors to be recognize if u are holding those degree, such as working experience etc..) so i was thinking maybe i could work my way up from assistant executive instead.. my dip is local anyway..

If there's no limit or capped on the ranks an Assistant Executive can go to, i dont mind spending few years more to work my way up and prove my value.. Thanks for your reply =)

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Seems like they are not recognizing non-local degree (or maybe it takes alot more other factors to be recognize if u are holding those degree, such as working experience etc..) so i was thinking maybe i could work my way up from assistant executive instead.. my dip is local anyway..

If there's no limit or capped on the ranks an Assistant Executive can go to, i dont mind spending few years more to work my way up and prove my value.. Thanks for your reply =)

Hi there, i admire your attitude and willingness to work hard and prove yourself. in theory yes you can promote to DX8 DX9 in the future, but that also depends on time and space (every dept/unit has a fixed amount of people they can recruit, they cant just hire more just because they like it or want more manpower.)

However, in reality, your cert still determines alot of your path. and its not just 'a few more years', its alot more. welcome to the civil service.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Hi there, i admire your attitude and willingness to work hard and prove yourself. in theory yes you can promote to DX8 DX9 in the future, but that also depends on time and space (every dept/unit has a fixed amount of people they can recruit, they cant just hire more just because they like it or want more manpower.)

However, in reality, your cert still determines alot of your path. and its not just 'a few more years', its alot more. welcome to the civil service.

Thanks for your advice and reminder.. Yea true, I understand a little on how that works during my two years of NS haha.. some are just stagnant while some are just waiting and waiting for that promotion vacancy that never arrives on a first come first serve basis or base on merit.. while scholar are flying like a rocket, before u know it, they are already at the top haha

Anyone knows how many people (estimate) are vying over 1 position? I went for 1 interview they have like queued the entire day and more days to come oh my