MINDEF DXO (All FAQ on it)

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Hi,

I just received an email asking me to go down for an interview (NS policy exec). But the person told me that I'll have to write an essay before the interview? OMG.. longggg time since I wrote an essay....

anybody experienced this before? what type of essay topics and interview questions to expect?

Try to do well for the essay, it will be the deciding factor if u can proceed to the unit preview round. Write poliyically correct and sound essay, rope in frenz to help If possible. I didnt have to do an essay, probably becuz mine is just an executive post. Am waiting for medical chkup and to do my SAF card next week. For those who r pending interviews.. its a very long wait so dont worry if u dont get call up immediately...

Applied end april
Psychometric test on 28may
Interview on 20june
Unit preview on 25june
Received a call on 29june that I was selected
Security clearance on 18 july
They have also informed me my pay advice before fixing a date for my medical review...

Medical checkup and making of saf card next week. Loooong wait but I think its a very stable n exciting career...

has anyone encountered situation whereby you are asked to attend medical review first before HR advise you on the pay they are willing to offer?

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Try to do well for the essay, it will be the deciding factor if u can proceed to the unit preview round. Write poliyically correct and sound essay, rope in frenz to help If possible. I didnt have to do an essay, probably becuz mine is just an executive post. Am waiting for medical chkup and to do my SAF card next week. For those who r pending interviews.. its a very long wait so dont worry if u dont get call up immediately...

Applied end april
Psychometric test on 28may
Interview on 20june
Unit preview on 25june
Received a call on 29june that I was selected
Security clearance on 18 july
They have also informed me my pay advice before fixing a date for my medical review...

Medical checkup and making of saf card next week. Loooong wait but I think its a very stable n exciting career...

Hi, may I know which position u applied for? can share? and urs is exec but u don't have to write essay? mine is also exec right? haha.. will the topic be related to your job position?

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Congrats on getting an email for interview. Can share when did you sit for the psychometric test? Thx

applied:7 Jun
Psycho test: 26 Jun

hope this helps.. u applied for DXO too? which post can share?

can anyone share how is the essay like? I'm going down for an interview on Monday, and would need to complete the essay prior to the interview.

Anyways I received the invitation for interview 1 month after the psychometric test haha..

Heys. I submitted my application on Saturday 2 weeks ago and they replied that night to ask me go down for interview. How efficient is that? But they didn't mention anything about what thr psychometric test will be about. Can anyone give a rough guide about how the test is like? Is it editing of grammar, punctuation n tenses? And comprehension where u will write true, false or not enough info? Thanks! (:

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Hi, may I know which position u applied for? can share? and urs is exec but u don't have to write essay? mine is also exec right? haha.. will the topic be related to your job position?



applied:7 Jun
Psycho test: 26 Jun

hope this helps.. u applied for DXO too? which post can share?

Hi sorry not at a liberty to share but jus an executive post, I have prior work experience so dont really need to write an essay. Furthermore, the JD of my post doesnt require me to write policies.. I do know that some posts like defence policy officer, research officer and defence policy (ns) requires job holders to be able to write profound policy papers and analyse mindef policies, henceforth, they need to assess ur writing skills to determine if u r suitable. I do know that the questions r set by the hiring manager so write politically sound and rational stuffs.. r u fresh grad? Try to be humble and honest, dont wayang too much (contrary to popular
beliefs).. of cuz dont be an extremist, show some patriotism and that u really care for the country.

I was previously oso in civil service, I didnt exaggerate too much but I think they need to feel that u must service from your heart. The questions would def be related to ns policies, maybe kinda like GP essays? I really dont knw but I have been to several interviews which require writing essays, most likely its GP style essay...

The process differs, if u have been reading the thread, some goes for psychometric tests first while others head for interviews first. It really depends, either way, u will only b selected if u fulfil their criteria...

Hi guys,

I received rejection email 1 day ago from MINDEF recruitment team after I went for the Psychometric Test on 12th July 2013. They reject application pretty fast, I guess ... =-(

Wonder whether I did badly for the test. But I managing to answered fairly around 90% of the questions for Verbal Test and Raven Metrics Test. For the last part, psychological test, I think I answered fairly base on the truth in my heart too.

For your info, I have a bit of work experience while applying with MINDEF for IT positions.

All the best to you guys who are still in the process of waiting. =-)

eh. my one is I applied on the internet. straight away ask me go interview on the 31st? good thing or bad thing?

Originally Posted by Ryou

eh. my one is I applied on the internet. straight away ask me go interview on the 31st? good thing or bad thing?

Oh well, I can't comment on this ... But from what I gathered through this forum, many said that the recruitment process may differ. Some may have gone through the psychometric test
first and then wait to be shortlisted for interview. Some may straight-away go for interview and then asked to do some written test.

Anyway, good thing to be able to go for an interview. Good Luck to you!

anyone knows if mindef will process your application if you reapply within a year?

i applied in march and passed the test but failed the interview. want to reapply in august to try again... anyone knows if they will reject my application of what?

tia