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

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Sorry for posting a stupid question but where do you get the email of the HR person?

i'm assuming u havent had an interview yet? If you did just reach out to whoever arranged the interview for u..

if not, usually after applying on Careers@gov they will send u an automated email signed off with the HR's name. You can try looking that name up the SGDI (govt directory) to get the email....

otherwise you just have to try your luck and see if their website has the HR's contact details

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Thanks for the comment. I really afraid because the job market is like pro employer.
I did dropped email to the admin since I only has admin email, she mentioned nothing pending at my side. Just have to wait.
But I really want to start new job ASAP. Current job drain out my passion and many interviews invitation coming. Just scare last minute decline then I lost in the end.
I was thinking to just tender. But it's too risky.

hang in there!!!

DO NOT TENDER!!! honestly having a job even if its a shitty one is usually better than having none. from what i know, in general, having a job also gives you more leverage/bargaining power at interviews.. employers typically would prefer someone who is currently employed but is looking out for a better opportunity than someone who says "i quit my prev job because it was not good"

there are definitely many (valid) reasons why your prev job is not good but i think to future employers the first impression counts quite a bit! anyways in this job market having some financial security will definitely be a big plus too...

For now, just keep a lookout for any other job openings that might catch your eye and apply when they come.... be patient with yourself... all the best!!

Originally Posted by Unregistered

How long did it take for them to call you for interview after the application deadline?

For the 3 that I was called for interview

1) submitted 30 July, interview was 19 August
2) submitted 26 June, interview was 31 August
3) submitted 21 August, interview 3 Sep

I have 23 July, 7 Aug, 18 Aug still under process mode.

Some under unsuccessful as short as 3 days

To contribute,

I applied on 3rd May
First interview on 12th May
Second interview 4th June
Job offer on 16th June
Signed contract on 24th June

I applied for 3 positions on 9 July. All 3 changed the status to ‘shortlisted’ on 2 August. However no calls for any interviews up till now. Today, just received email from one of the position that i am unsuccessful. Why did they even changed the status to shortlisted in the first place and didn’t even give any chance for an interview. So depressing.

Hi all, just to check, will HR requests for clearance form / G50 form even if they dont have intention to hire you?

Is it true that if within 2 weeks there isn’t an interview, it’s more or less gone case? Got a private sector 2nd interview coming up but my preference would be to join the sb but so far no calls from them yet

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Hi all, just to check, will HR requests for clearance form / G50 form even if they dont have intention to hire you?

yes, unfortunately

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Is it true that if within 2 weeks there isn’t an interview, it’s more or less gone case? Got a private sector 2nd interview coming up but my preference would be to join the sb but so far no calls from them yet

it depends on whether the sb/ministry is still accepting applications. some sb/min only interview once applications have closed, others will interview as soon as they can.

i would think that 2.5 weeks after the applications have closed, if there isnt a call for an interview, you'd stand a lower chance of getting called. anything before that, i think is still good!

Originally Posted by Unregistered

yes, unfortunately

even after the interview? why would they request for clearance form if they have chosen other candidates instead.