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

Originally Posted by Unregistered

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

Yes, it is quite common actually. Reference checks are mostly conducted through your previous supervisors. Purpose is to assess your character / competency / suitability for the role

Originally Posted by Unregistered

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?

I would suggest that you give them a call next week. It is ok to call them to enquire about your progress

Originally Posted by Unregistered

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?

That's too bad for you man, you need to understand the hierarchy, us(Ivy league/Oxbridge)> local u > SIM

Only when we choose to forfeit the position, you bottom feeders will get it

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Yes, it is quite common actually. Reference checks are mostly conducted through your previous supervisors. Purpose is to assess your character / competency / suitability for the role

Could this possible result in a longer processing time for HR to get back?

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Could this possible result in a longer processing time for HR to get back?

Yes definitely. Personally it took about a week for me but that was because 1) my references responded fairly quickly & 2) the HR in my ministry was quite efficient.

Unless you performed badly or left a deep impression in your previous roles, you should be fine.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Could this possible result in a longer processing time for HR to get back?

Adding on to the above, I would advise you to inform your previous supervisors so that they can be prepared

Originally Posted by Unregistered

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

Yup LTA is like this - had a bad experience w LTA, their HR and hiring managers/directors take DAMN LONG to set up interviews and hiring processes.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

That's too bad for you man, you need to understand the hierarchy, us(Ivy league/Oxbridge)> local u > SIM

Only when we choose to forfeit the position, you bottom feeders will get it

eh? is there a point to your statement?

I received verbal offer and salary package 2 days after my final interview and am pending updates following that.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Adding on to the above, I would advise you to inform your previous supervisors so that they can be prepared

Thanks for the advice. Much appreciated. I don’t dare to take the risk of informing my supervisor as there’s no certainty that I would get the job, and this might only jeopardise my current job in the event that the new company didn’t offer me.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Thanks for the advice. Much appreciated. I don’t dare to take the risk of informing my supervisor as there’s no certainty that I would get the job, and this might only jeopardise my current job in the event that the new company didn’t offer me.

You listed current supervisor as reference? Unless you had communicated with your current supervisor about leaving, if not, why would you list current supervisor as reference?