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

Had a pass degree, but secured a job with a statboard. All boils down to the interview. Then again, I was lucky to be even given an interview opportunity.

May I know what is the starting salary range for a local grad? thanks a lot!

I reckon it has a lot to do with 'your overall package'. I wrote a nice cover letter, and focused a lot on the relevant experience I had related to the job. I have a local pass (merit) degree too and am also with a sb.

Your performance and vibe that you give during the interview matters. Not to say that hons and grades are not important, I have to say that your progression naturally is slower than others. My 2nd upper junior (guy with ns and came in 1 year later than me) is already earning the same pay as me.

Of course you can argue that had I taken the extra year to do my hons I will probably would have been at the same paygrade as him la. My GPA is at the same level as a 2nd lower, just that i didn't take on honours year.

But generally on the whole, SB's seem to be more open and lenient when it comes to grade of honours. The interviews i went to are all SB's except for 2 ministries.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Had a pass degree, but secured a job with a statboard. All boils down to the interview. Then again, I was lucky to be even given an interview opportunity.

"Lucky". Goes to show if you know the right people and have the right connections, you can really get ahead in life. Connections > Meritocracy.

I don't know anyone in the statboard and yet I got the interview opportunity. No connection at all, lol

anybody applied to AGO recently? went for interview last week, waiting for reply. not sure if gt 2nd interview as the interview already had the top 3 bosses (assistant director, director, Auditor General) and the HR manager. also did a written test prior to interview.

Would anyone know how long NParks generally takes to get back after the interview?

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Would anyone know how long NParks generally takes to get back after the interview?

Btw, does anyone knows how much is the salary for Assistant director in Nparks. 8 years experience in CS, related experience male, grad with merit (local)?

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Would anyone know how long NParks generally takes to get back after the interview?

Depends on which post u applied? Officer/manager/AD? range from 3 days to 2 weeks if they are keen to offer you.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Btw, does anyone knows how much is the salary for Assistant director in Nparks. 8 years experience in CS, related experience male, grad with merit (local)?

$8-9k? with experience? but i am not sure if their title is inflated in Nparks. Cos i have seen ADs in late 20s~30. Cant imagine if they r paid $9k at their young age. lol Anyone can verify if nparks follows the same salary scheme?