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

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Entered the second round interview but failed it back in Nov 2019. The person that conducted the day 1 activities was a new hire for about 9 months, and he told us that he worked till around 11pm most of the time for the first 6 months because he was so busy trying to learn the ropes during an honest conversation at the end of day 1. Starting pay averaging 4.5k for FSO regardless of track, though I'm not sure if the pay will scale according to your work exp.

According to him, not a lot of onboarding except for the most basic first 2-3 days HR spiel if you are really unlucky because it's up to the senior before you to guide. For him, his senior left for the 3 year overseas posting about a week or two into his job so he had to learn a lot on the job by asking around. I honestly can't remember if his department gave him any support during his first months since it's been nearly half a year since I went for the interview and I don't remember much of the conversation, but it is likely they did so even if it was in a limited fashion. Can't remember if your role rotates after every 6 year cycle of local+overseas or if its on a yearly basis.

Basically, you should enter expecting the worst while hoping for the best as with any other job. The FSO role is pretty backbreaking, but you'll at least have a meaningful career and never stay bored for too long.

Thanks for the reply. Wondering if anyone can clarify what the pay scale is like at mfa? How does it compare to the MX track, besides the difference in starting pay?

Hi. Does anyone know the hiring process/timeline for LTA. It’s been two weeks since I had my second interview and there’s been no news till now. Checked Careers@Gov and it’s still indicated as “Shortlisted”. Not sure if they will send an email upon rejection. Pretty much nerve-wrecking to be waiting without any updates.

Thanks.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Hi. Does anyone know the hiring process/timeline for LTA. It’s been two weeks since I had my second interview and there’s been no news till now. Checked Careers@Gov and it’s still indicated as “Shortlisted”. Not sure if they will send an email upon rejection. Pretty much nerve-wrecking to be waiting without any updates.

Thanks.

I’m in the same boat as you (but not LTA)... been more than 2 weeks since 2nd interview

Originally Posted by Unregistered

I’m in the same boat as you (but not LTA)... been more than 2 weeks since 2nd interview

Were there any updates on Careers@GOV for your case? I heard that some agencies do not upload the status of the application.

Not sure if I should continue waiting or take it as an indication that they have rejected me.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Were there any updates on Careers@GOV for your case? I heard that some agencies do not upload the status of the application.

Not sure if I should continue waiting or take it as an indication that they have rejected me.

Mine is still “in process“! Status didn’t change since 1st interview. Have you checked in with HR?

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Mine is still “in process“! Status didn’t change since 1st interview. Have you checked in with HR?

Haven’t. I’m not sure when will be a good time to check. How about you?

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Haven’t. I’m not sure when will be a good time to check. How about you?

I checked in at the 2 week mark! They said they will get back to me once they have decided. So it’s still a waiting game now

Originally Posted by Unregistered

I checked in at the 2 week mark! They said they will get back to me once they have decided. So it’s still a waiting game now

Hmm, ok sure. Maybe I should do so as well. Good luck on your application!

Hi all,

It's been 4 weeks since I received a call from HR for verbal offer & salary package. Emailed HR last week for an update on the progress but it's been radio silence. What should I do?

Hi, Can I check if it’s possible for HR to conduct a reference check before deciding to offer you?