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

Under what circumstances do division/dept directors feel compelled to attend temp staff interview together with DD and HR? The role is individual contributor, not even a junior team lead.

From my past experiences, usually directors don't bother with temp recruitment. Only at the DD level. Not sure if it's becos boomers and gen x can't be bothered with menial issues and leave DD decide who to hire, or millennial directors are more hands-on with recruitment and more micromanagey? Anyone who has worked with both gen x and millennial directors in recruitment care to share some insights?

hi civil servants, if the guy I'm replacing is seconded to another ministry, will he come back to replace my role after he finishes his secondment? how does it work?

Originally Posted by Unregistered

hi civil servants, if the guy I'm replacing is seconded to another ministry, will he come back to replace my role after he finishes his secondment? how does it work?

Well what’s the term under your contract? Is it a 1 year probation period before emplacement or fixed contract with possibility of extension?

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Well what’s the term under your contract? Is it a 1 year probation period before emplacement or fixed contract with possibility of extension?

where do I find this in my contract tho? I only know it's a 1 year contract and the hr manager told me it's like a probation period before emplacement

Originally Posted by Unregistered

hi civil servants, if the guy I'm replacing is seconded to another ministry, will he come back to replace my role after he finishes his secondment? how does it work?

Don't worry. Secondments are usually 2+1 years. The roles are not reserved for those on secondment - they will come back to what's available. Some HRs may do advanced planning to try to get them into the same department/position, but no guarantees.

All civil service positions start with a 1-year contract. Think of it as a 1 year probation. Nothing sinister there.

jod closed for 4 weeks and no hear back means its over?

Originally Posted by Unregistered

jod closed for 4 weeks and no hear back means its over?

sadly yes
mampos

Shortlisted for final interview round at sb… anything I should expect? Are they still looking to eliminate candidates at this round, or is it mostly a tea session kind or formality? I’m so so anxious for this…

Posting my timeline for hiring here as this thread has helped me alot during this process

5 July 2025 - applied for job on c@g
24 July 2025 - called for interview
8 July 2025 - went for interview, was told 6-8 weeks for outcome
3 September 2025 - got a call from HR, was told successful
4 September 2025 - accepted offer
17 September 2025 - VITAL contacted me
1 Oct 2025 - appointment formalities via Teams

Hope this helps anyone out there!

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Posting my timeline for hiring here as this thread has helped me alot during this process

5 July 2025 - applied for job on c@g
24 July 2025 - called for interview
8 July 2025 - went for interview, was told 6-8 weeks for outcome
3 September 2025 - got a call from HR, was told successful
4 September 2025 - accepted offer
17 September 2025 - VITAL contacted me
1 Oct 2025 - appointment formalities via Teams

Hope this helps anyone out there!

congrats! are u a fresh grad? is this a contract position? how's the annual compensation like?