MINDEF DXO (All FAQ on it)

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Any idea if its possible for a grad to fail psycho test? I was rejected for a position I applied for but I am fairly sure I am not retarded. Have had about 1.5 yrs position in a stat board doing fairly high level stuff. Was at an mx12 range but was looking for a different environment. I suspect I was asking for a little too much and too diff. Was doing IR and policy but wanted to do something quieter.

of course its possible. Don't think too highly of yourself. It does not mean that a person who is very good at work would automatically be good at patterns.

The other thing is.. failing the physco test doesn't make you retarded either. its abit of fate and luck as well.

[lmaohaha]

Originally Posted by Unregistered

did you put your expected salary too high? that would be a factor to toss out your application instantly. Put $1!

i put 3.2k. shld be ok for male ns 2nd upper?

Originally Posted by lmaohaha

i put 3.2k. shld be ok for male ns 2nd upper?

Sounds good to me. Actually, even if the positions are advertised doesn't mean that they are available. Even after taking the pysco test can also say that position no longer available.

Originally Posted by lmaohaha

i put 3.2k. shld be ok for male ns 2nd upper?

why not try dsta? my friend's nephew get $3.9K (1st class hon).

Originally Posted by Unregistered

why not try dsta? my friend's nephew get $3.9K (1st class hon).

Male with NS in dsta
1st class = 3880 which your friend nephew rounded it up to 3.9k
2upper = 3580
2lower = 3380

female with no NS, please minus 300 from the value

this is all pretty standard since 2007

Originally Posted by Unregistered

why not try dsta? my friend's nephew get $3.9K (1st class hon).

i got about 4 years of engineering exp, 2nd lower NTU, have been applying dsta since May2011 till now, not a single interview call up from them, dunno why

Originally Posted by Unregistered

i am not fresh grad, i have 4 years exp, with 2nd lower I also not in any upper hand either..

while browsing thru the forum, I found some info on fresh grad

this guy grad is 2008, pass degree local university with NS, 3.3k>>>this guy is getting 4.4k now, with consistently C grader for the past 4 years..
I got one colleague's friend also 2008 batch 2nd upper with NS, 3.6k

Every DXO job in Mindef is given a job grade depending on job scope. Usually fresh grads start at DX9 jobs unless you have specialized skills maybe like psychiatrist or radiologist where the job itself is given a higher DX level (eg DX10) so a fresh grad may start higher already. Each job grade will have q a large pay range of about $3k. Depending on your qualifications and experience, HR will determine the suitable pay offer within the pay range. If the recruiting dept wants you and is willing to justify for the higher difference, you may be given your expected pay. (of coz it cant be too way off)
Some of the advert are for jobs for higher DX levels so if you are a fresh grad, you won't be considered at all.
There were a few pay adjustments in the recent 10 years of about 3% each time. Else it would not be likely that the 3.3k average C grader can have a pay increase of over $1k in 4 years. Of course unless he had a promotion during the period.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Every DXO job in Mindef is given a job grade depending on job scope. Usually fresh grads start at DX9 jobs unless you have specialized skills maybe like psychiatrist or radiologist where the job itself is given a higher DX level (eg DX10) so a fresh grad may start higher already. Each job grade will have q a large pay range of about $3k. Depending on your qualifications and experience, HR will determine the suitable pay offer within the pay range. If the recruiting dept wants you and is willing to justify for the higher difference, you may be given your expected pay. (of coz it cant be too way off)
Some of the advert are for jobs for higher DX levels so if you are a fresh grad, you won't be considered at all.
There were a few pay adjustments in the recent 10 years of about 3% each time. Else it would not be likely that the 3.3k average C grader can have a pay increase of over $1k in 4 years. Of course unless he had a promotion during the period.

Every DXO can be promoted and demoted over the years as well. It depends on how you rotate your job and posting.

Yes! I manage to get past the interview in my 5th try! woohoo! finally going to be in the service! : )

A mid-year career person of 5years can enter as dx12 already! wah seh...