MINDEF DXO (All FAQ on it)

Hi, I just went for an interview last week for an AM role (not sure it is which DX rank) and got a verbal offer from the hiring unit. But after reading the thread here about the long waiting time, I am getting despondent. Though it is only a week, I have not heard anything from HR to submit any documents nor security clearance. The hiring unit told me they needed the person to come in quickly though. Will HR delay the process when the role needs to be urgently filled? Should I also be the gan chiong applicant and ask the hiring manager for an update?

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Hi, I just went for an interview last week for an AM role (not sure it is which DX rank) and got a verbal offer from the hiring unit. But after reading the thread here about the long waiting time, I am getting despondent. Though it is only a week, I have not heard anything from HR to submit any documents nor security clearance. The hiring unit told me they needed the person to come in quickly though. Will HR delay the process when the role needs to be urgently filled? Should I also be the gan chiong applicant and ask the hiring manager for an update?

Hi I was in the same boat as you. My advise is to work with the hiring manager to expedite the process as they are also worry that they will lose their candidate. The document clearance will be by HR where as the clearance needs to be submitted online via nsportal so it needs time to create the account as well. Even after everytime is cleared, they will also need some time to prepare the actual offer so even the fastest process would take ~2months so do have some patience.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Hi, I just went for an interview last week for an AM role (not sure it is which DX rank) and got a verbal offer from the hiring unit. But after reading the thread here about the long waiting time, I am getting despondent. Though it is only a week, I have not heard anything from HR to submit any documents nor security clearance. The hiring unit told me they needed the person to come in quickly though. Will HR delay the process when the role needs to be urgently filled? Should I also be the gan chiong applicant and ask the hiring manager for an update?

hey don't worry, im sure they are more gan chiong than you because they are aware that the long hiring process can be a deterrence to hiring new candidates because candidates may drop out any time to accept offers that come in earlier. If the unit gave you a verbal offer I think the chances are quite high that they are keen on you so the unit will likely also work with HR to expedite the process!

As for when and whether you shld reach out, I think you may wish to give HR about 1-2 weeks before contacting you for the necessary submissions (documents, g50 etc.). Maybe the hiring process is ongoing and they're still screening for other candidates too. But yeah to address ur concerns it's hard to supersede the administrative process. Wait a bit more! If by 2 weeks time HR don't reach out, you drop them an email and check on the process! Update us

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Hi I was in the same boat as you. My advise is to work with the hiring manager to expedite the process as they are also worry that they will lose their candidate. The document clearance will be by HR where as the clearance needs to be submitted online via nsportal so it needs time to create the account as well. Even after everytime is cleared, they will also need some time to prepare the actual offer so even the fastest process would take ~2months so do have some patience.

Thank you for your advice! I received an email yesterday to submit my certs and payslips through impress.ai! Guess it will be another long wait.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Thank you for your advice! I received an email yesterday to submit my certs and payslips through impress.ai! Guess it will be another long wait.

Hi bro, congrats! You're probably halfway through the process I guess?

Are you a fresh grad?

Just be patient and all the best!

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Thank you for your advice! I received an email yesterday to submit my certs and payslips through impress.ai! Guess it will be another long wait.

good. next is security clearance which shld take about 1 month, then contract signing if all is well

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Hi bro, congrats! You're probably halfway through the process I guess?

Are you a fresh grad?

Just be patient and all the best!

Thank you! This process will train my patience. Lol... by the time I am in, I will be so zen.... hahahaha....

Not a fresh grad. I have about eight years experience in the industry.

Not a bro either. Lol.... Wonder if there's a different pay grade for female DXOs...🤔

Originally Posted by Unregistered

good. next is security clearance which shld take about 1 month, then contract signing if all is well

If all is well, then I guess I will begin my 2024 in Mindef. Lol... Got to factor in my two months notice also.... Usually how long will HR takes to give letter of offer after security clearance?

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Thank you! This process will train my patience. Lol... by the time I am in, I will be so zen.... hahahaha....

Not a fresh grad. I have about eight years experience in the industry.

Not a bro either. Lol.... Wonder if there's a different pay grade for female DXOs...🤔

No worries! Do update us on your offer when you receive it ok

For now, just try to relax and wait patiently first. Can take a break and go holiday with your partner first!

Originally Posted by Unregistered

If all is well, then I guess I will begin my 2024 in Mindef. Lol... Got to factor in my two months notice also.... Usually how long will HR takes to give letter of offer after security clearance?

actually u wont know exactly when ur clearance is completed but usually they move fast once it's done