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

Mine is still at sending application and waiting for news to being called for interview.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Mine currently at 1 month, expected to take up to 3 months

Mine. No security clearance , only reference check, but still take so long , told end of the month will update me, but today no updates at all

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Mine. No security clearance , only reference check, but still take so long , told end of the month will update me, but today no updates at all

buffer a few more days
can contact the HR person twds Friday or so lor?

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Mine. No security clearance , only reference check, but still take so long , told end of the month will update me, but today no updates at all

Well if by Fri still no news I would write in to ask again. But I think if they never reject you outright then there's still hope if you can afford to wait.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Well if by Fri still no news I would write in to ask again. But I think if they never reject you outright then there's still hope if you can afford to wait.

if they hoot the rejection email out, at least applicant can move on rather being left in limbo.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Well if by Fri still no news I would write in to ask again. But I think if they never reject you outright then there's still hope if you can afford to wait.

ya still got hope , but the waiting is tiring 🥶

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Mine currently at 1 month, expected to take up to 3 months

wow 3 months is a really long time. are you applying for a 'sensitive' role?

Originally Posted by Unregistered

wow 3 months is a really long time. are you applying for a 'sensitive' role?

yes that is correct.

Got an update today! Hope the long wait pays off in the end

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Got an update today! Hope the long wait pays off in the end

and the update is good to go or?

i don't know if i shud whatsapp the HR person to ask if the post is still open after last week's phone call to clarify the CV stuff...haven't reach interview round shortlist though