Civil Svc/ Statboard - Typical Timeline for making a Hiring Decision

Originally Posted by Unregistered

even pte uni fresh grad can get into ministry ... be more confident on yourself !

Seen those with overseas australian Uni in public service too.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

What is this 5 days mandatory block leave (BL) in public sectors?
Is it part of our vacation leave (VL)or will be separated?
Eg 14 AL + 5 BL or 14 AL is included 5 BL.
Are we able to travel oversea during the block leave or must be in Singapore?
Who will decide when is the block leave? Supervisor?
Will be inform in advance for the block leave?

For public services to declare going Casino, only for local?
How about those oversea and cruise Casino?

Please advise above as I heard something like that for public sectors .
Please help.

no idea what is this block leave, one will get 18AL

i only know if u are classed something, everytime u go casino, need to declare. most likely for senior management... but for normal staff, as long as u don got more than 5 times in a month, don need to declare..

MBL is meant to reduce the risk of fraud and corruption especially if your role deals with procurement, finance, contracts, transactions. It is part of your existing leave package (i.e. not additional leave) that must be taken in a block of 5 days. Every agency has jobs on MBL. Beyond MBL, there is also mandatory job rotation for some jobs.

I applied for the position of deputy manager / manager post at LTA but was verbally offered as a grade 7 assistant manager instead of the title I was interviewed. Can any kind soul advise who decide on the title given to me? The HR or hiring manager? TIA!

anyone knows how long is the probation period in SFA? i applied for a managerial position and received a verbal offer from HR yesterday.

Hi, typically how many years from mx 12 to mx 11? Have abt 4 years experience, both public and private sector.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

I applied for the position of deputy manager / manager post at LTA but was verbally offered as a grade 7 assistant manager instead of the title I was interviewed. Can any kind soul advise who decide on the title given to me? The HR or hiring manager? TIA!

More like the interviewers want to see if you can perform at AM position before promoting you in future.

I've applied for 2 positions in the same division and now receive invitation for interview for one of the role. I understand from my friend who is working there that both the positions report to the same boss, ie interviewers will be the same.
Is it ok for me to also express my interest level for the other role during my interview?

Originally Posted by Unregistered

I've applied for 2 positions in the same division and now receive invitation for interview for one of the role. I understand from my friend who is working there that both the positions report to the same boss, ie interviewers will be the same.
Is it ok for me to also express my interest level for the other role during my interview?

Yes you should instead of withholding info and letting them find out later.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

I've applied for 2 positions in the same division and now receive invitation for interview for one of the role. I understand from my friend who is working there that both the positions report to the same boss, ie interviewers will be the same.
Is it ok for me to also express my interest level for the other role during my interview?

If you are more keen on the other role, then good to voice out since it is the same boss. Then he can evaluate and see which role is a better fit. But if the current role that you are interviewing is something that you will be more interested in, then maybe no need to say? I just thought others may view it as the candidate does not know exactly what he wants, or you may appear too assertive.. all the best!