You can say all you want about patience and perseverance, but have you not considered that certain people just do not have the luxury of waiting for too long? All they ask for are regular updates from MINDEF HR on how their applications are moving along, so that they can make informed decisions on whether to continue waiting or whether to move on.

If rival companies offer these people job offers before MINDEF does, they may be forced to accept the offers as there is no guarantee that there will be jobs waiting for them in MINDEF. At the end of the day, it is MINDEF's loss.

I don't think mindef has any 'rivalries' in its field. For each position, there is hundreds of applicants vying for that vacancy, in many sense, people are willing to wait because they still have a job. Mindef has no loss actually, it will always be able to find someone to fill in the gap. The waiting time is long because hiring managers take a long time to revert, sometimes hr has no choice over how long the wait is. The hiring managers are senior commanders, hr dont really rush them for a decision. Just saying, it is no fault of mindef hr for the long waiting time. Processes are processes, they cannot be expedited.

Hi there, just wanted to say, i got the job in the end. thanks for the advice and perhaps, see you around :)

Congrats! Which camp are u in? Or if u r not comfortable revealing, is it in the west? Im at joo koon, see you around and all the best!

Hahaha. You know, if you dont like Mindef, you can always find a job elsewhere in those 'rival companies'. If you cant wait, then withdraw your application and let the rest of us have the job.

dude, this is bs, you can't compare anxiety over job-hunting to fitting into a work culture. different context la.

Any cute and hunky dudes in MINDEF?

Is it very hard to get in as a DXO HR executive with a engineering degree?

There are no HR positions available now, u may double check with mindef, and yes not easy to get in without HR experience, degree wise doesnt matter.

In the DXO website there are positions for HR Executive, how did you know that there are no HR positions available now?

You have been thinking too big about yourselves. MINDEF loss only when people like LHL choose elsewhere. Without you, MINDEF keep running and run better.

You are begging a job from Mindef and please stooge and suc coc.

Regards
CBServicePervert

How did you know there are no HR positions now

Is the office in Joo Koon near the entrance? within working distance from mrt?

Hi all,

i just graduated from SIT engineering last year with 1st class Hons, i just applied a job as a data scientist and even place salary lower around 2.8k. They told me they will contact me in 2 weeks, do u guys think i stand a reasonable chance? i applied many gov jobs all no reply :/ ...

Dxo portfolio management
 

Did anyone apply for this job? It has been two weeks since dxo informed me that they r processing my application... How long will they take to call for interview?

Got shortlisted for a psychometric test.. Anyone got the email?

Unsuccessful application
 

Hi

Will mindef hr inform if we fail the test? It has been a month since I sat for the test and I have yet to hear anything from them.

Thanks for any advice given

Hi all,

For those who have passed the medical check up stage, can tell me what does the medical check up consists of?

Because I have a really serious phobia of blood and needles. If they are going to draw my blood, I need to be mentally prepared. It's really stupid I know... =(

Any per rectal exam? I am scared. Need to be mentally prepared.

Me too! Which slot have you chosen?

Got shortlisted for an interview for the position that requires degree in comms but mine is a Math degree. What are my chances?

what position?

if it's corp comms/pr type you need to speak/present yourself well, looking good (esp if you're female) doesn't hurt too.

Comms
 

Congrats! I also applied for a comms role but havent had any news. Can i ask how long you waited for the reply and also what level of the comms role did you apply for?

Thank you.

Chances of getting HR Executive
 

Just got a HR job in Tuas South and would actually like to know if I have the chance to join MINDEF for their HR Policy Executive (Remuneration) position.

I have just graduated with a 2nd lower biz (major in HR) degree from local uni and it has been tough for me to get into Mercer/Towers Watsons/Carrots consultancy firms for their C&B teams, so I would like to try MINDEF.

This is my profile:
1. Manpower IC during NS
2. Attained rank of CFC
3. Pes C9L3 - Perm excuse RMJ and Heavy load.

Personally, I missed my National Service life where the pace is so much slower as compared to the corporate world. So at least I can have some time to master my excel skills before I jump out.

Just wanted to know, the position stated "tertiary qualification, preferably in Mathematics/Statistics, Finance or Economics with prior work experience in human resource." but they have actually shortlisted me for the psychometric test.

What are the chances for me to actually get the job at the end? I intend to get the job and study for my C&B professional certificate and then try to apply for Mercer/Towers/Carrots again after 3 years into the job. By then my excel skills should be quite god-like already and will be quite conversant in C&B terms.

Thanks in advance for the advises!

psychometric test is done for everyone who applies.

you are not short-listed for anything.

the position might already be filled, but you still have to go for psychometric test.

welcome to Mindef.

Thanks for the insight.

Ok then may I know the process must have underwent till which level then will I be considered as shortlisted? (medical checkup etc etc)

Sorry I have no clue at all.

Again, thanks in advance for your assistance!

Based on my own experience.

Psychometric test means u meet the min. criteria (sg citizen, right qualifications). Written test and interview means u passed the psychometric test (capable of logical thinking, no weird personality, have the right experience, skills set they are looking for). Site preview means u are suitable for the job and are among the top 3 candidates (u can ask them during site preview if u are their top choice or their reserve candidate). Security clearance and medical checkup means they want u but conditional on clearing these two. If either of these two fail means u got some criminal prob/financial prob/family prob or severe medical prob that is likely to affect your work so they won't want u in case u become a liability.

After all that. u will sign on the dotted line and it's confirmed.

Entire process can range from 3-6 months from application. In some cases even 9 months if u attend multiple interviews for different positions.

Good luck!

Thank you very much for the comprehensive insight of the process flow!

But if lets say during this 3-6 months period there were to have any changes to my prior work experience as I am also in the midst of changing my full-time job now, will the commanders accept the fact that I have changed my job without having included into the application form when I was applying?

Also, if lets say I would like to do a proper handover for like 2-3 months rather than just to serve the minimum notice period and leave irresponsibly, will MINDEF be willing to allow me to put a 2-3 months long notice period? However, I have indicated "Immediately" for the notice period in my application.

Lastly, I last heard from my DX7 ops mdm before I ORD that the minimum criteria for becoming a DXO is Pes C2L2 but I am Pes C9L3 Perm excuse heavy load and RMJ because of an injury sustained in BMT. However, the injury has already stabilised and not giving me much problem for a civilian lifestyle. I could still jog on a regular basis.

I seriously thank you for your time in resolving my queries with your experiences. Thanks again!

DXO application
 

Hey! I applied for the positions of executive (organizational excellence and innovation) and the other related position (organizational and business excellence). I applied on 4th July, got the computer generated reply of being short listed, then on the 29th I will probably be taking the psychometric test :)

Does anyone know what are the roles and responsibilities for these positions? I come from a quality assurance background in my current job ..

Quite excited about this, haha

Any of you went for the medical check up? What will they check for?

Hi, can I ask if psychometric test is after the interview?? Any idea what's questions they will ask during the interview?? TIA!

Hi, I was being told that I'm shortlisted for interview but I have yet to go for any test! So what does this mean???

what position did u apply for?

I guess some diploma positions no need psycho test?

Hi!

Have been reading through the thread for some time now, it actually gave me some sort of reassurance actually to know that I am in a similar situation as others :)

Went for psychometric test on the 08/07 and I only received a call last Friday (31/07) that I was short-listed for a panel interview on 06/08 for 2 positions, 1 of which I did not apply for. Had to submit an essay within 48 hours and I was informed that the day of interview I have another essay to write before the panel interview.

Super nervous about it now.

So really the advice to just wait when there is no news is quite true :)

Applied to be a DXO btw.

this is DXO thread.

Of cos you applied for DXO lah.

What position you did not apply and yet they call you?

Of course I can't tell you la, smart alec.

Hi! I got the exact same offer and will be going for a panel interview on the same day. Just submitted my online essay too. All the best for the interview! :)

Hi! (=

I'm wondering... does MINDEF still email those who didn't pass the psychometric test to let them know? It's been over a month and I think I probably didn't do well for the test since I was so panicky that morning...

Yes they do. I received an email from them that I wasn't shortlisted. Think it took a month!

How long before notification?
 

I went down for the site preview on the 29th of July and have not heard from the unit since. What does this mean? Even if I am not selected for the role, will they provide a rejection notice? Thanks a lot :)