MINDEF DXO (All FAQ on it)

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Any idea about the salary range for DXO (local graduate, F, with average grade)?

I've got offers from private sectors at around 4.8-5.3k right now (data analyst related). Despite the pay, I also want a good work life balance job; hence the application to DXO role.

you sure you want to wait for the dxo recruitment process which takes super long? By then your private offers would be long gone already

Originally Posted by Unregistered

you sure you want to wait for the dxo recruitment process which takes super long? By then your private offers would be long gone already

Yea that was what I’m afraid of, but I think it’s fairly easy to find jobs >4k if I’m not too picky. And to be very honest, I value a lot on worklife balance… so there’s that too

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Any idea about the salary range for DXO (local graduate, F, with average grade)?

I've got offers from private sectors at around 4.8-5.3k right now (data analyst related). Despite the pay, I also want a good work life balance job; hence the application to DXO role.

Nobody knows unless they work in HR and HR will never reveal here; but one thing for sure is that you'll never get that kind of pay from the start unless you're coming in with decades or dropping in from the armed forces.

If you get into European firms their work life balance is not bad. Plus you can look for other types of roles if you think data analyst won't be able to offer what you're looking for. But generally high pay and work life balance don't really go hand in hand.

That being said, if you're really set on dxo then lower your salary expectations greatly.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Nobody knows unless they work in HR and HR will never reveal here; but one thing for sure is that you'll never get that kind of pay from the start unless you're coming in with decades or dropping in from the armed forces.

If you get into European firms their work life balance is not bad. Plus you can look for other types of roles if you think data analyst won't be able to offer what you're looking for. But generally high pay and work life balance don't really go hand in hand.

That being said, if you're really set on dxo then lower your salary expectations greatly.

I see. Alright, in the meantime I’ll just look for more European firms to work for. Thanks for the advice 🥹

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Any idea about the salary range for DXO (local graduate, F, with average grade)?

I've got offers from private sectors at around 4.8-5.3k right now (data analyst related). Despite the pay, I also want a good work life balance job; hence the application to DXO role.

if you dm sharing, how many years of experience you have?

Originally Posted by Unregistered

if you dm sharing, how many years of experience you have?

Around 1-2 years of part time experience excluding my internships

Can I also check if gender plays a part in the salary? If yes, are guys paid more compared to their female counterparts, with everything else constant

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Around 1-2 years of part time experience excluding my internships

Can I also check if gender plays a part in the salary? If yes, are guys paid more compared to their female counterparts, with everything else constant

I have a friend who got offered got offered high 5k for 10 years of experience.

According to forum, gender plays a part in salary as men completed NS.

Yes, males are paid more due to having served NS.

If you have other options like offers from private companies, especially ones in tech, don't waste the opportunity. You can try for public service when you're in the slowing down phrase of your life. There's a reason why people say "farmers", basically you're farming your salary up slowly via years of service.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

I have a friend who got offered got offered high 5k for 10 years of experience.
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According to forum, gender plays a part in salary as men completed NS.

Oh damn thats kinda lowballing… Tbh I think it’s also fair that males got more given the 2 years of contribution to the NS. I’ll just see how the interview goes… Thanks for your help!

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Yes, males are paid more due to having served NS.

If you have other options like offers from private companies, especially ones in tech, don't waste the opportunity. You can try for public service when you're in the slowing down phrase of your life. There's a reason why people say "farmers", basically you're farming your salary up slowly via years of service.

That’s true, but tech has also reached its peak imo… And will be quite xiong, no work life balance given the high pay. I dont wanna be looking like 40 at 30 yknow 🤧