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

Originally Posted by greenerpastures

happens all the time. not just for government, but other companies.

could mean one of the following:

(i) the role you applied for is filled, but they still think you're decent

(ii) they don't think you're suitable for the role u applied for, but are suitable for the other other

(iii) the hiring needs for that other role is more urgent

(iv) less likely - the pay in the current role does not match what you want, but it matches the other role better

I see, thank you for your explanation. Barring any unforeseen circumstances and if I say that I'm open to the other role, is it likely that HR will make an offer?

Originally Posted by greenerpastures

Anything in a ministry with the word "strategy" or "policy" in the division name/job title is likely to be superscale DD. the rest of the roles are a bit less clear, stat boards also a bit less clear.

If you are in the org, you can probably figure it out. See which DDs are the most overworked, ends up doing COS, etc.

Finance and Admin DDs usually not superscale, HR also usually not.

o btw what does COS stands for?

My division has both "strategy" and "policy" in it's name....depending on how high you wanna go.....

Originally Posted by greenerpastures

happens all the time. not just for government, but other companies.

could mean one of the following:

(i) the role you applied for is filled, but they still think you're decent

(ii) they don't think you're suitable for the role u applied for, but are suitable for the other other

(iii) the hiring needs for that other role is more urgent

(iv) less likely - the pay in the current role does not match what you want, but it matches the other role better

times have changed

they are many non scholar superscale officers.

Hi all,
recently i got a phone call from one of the SB.
saying they are keen to proceed.

then hr sent me a few documents they need + reference check ..
but without any medical check ..
does that mean that i am still on their consideration list only ?
i tot usually , health check up is do tgt one ?

Hi all,

Got an offer at the start of the week and when HR asked for a proposed start date, I proposed 6 weeks from now. (context: fresh grad wanting to enjoy my last dec hols) However, HR asked if I could start earlier.

Is this a red flag, & would you advise starting earlier?

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Hi all,
recently i got a phone call from one of the SB.
saying they are keen to proceed.

then hr sent me a few documents they need + reference check ..
but without any medical check ..
does that mean that i am still on their consideration list only ?
i tot usually , health check up is do tgt one ?

I also joinging SB soon, no medical checkup, just medical questionaire.. HR mentioned based on questionaire i no need go medical.. she told me that after i ask do i need go medical, cos i signed everything already.. times have changed.. haha

Originally Posted by hownow

Hi all,

Got an offer at the start of the week and when HR asked for a proposed start date, I proposed 6 weeks from now. (context: fresh grad wanting to enjoy my last dec hols) However, HR asked if I could start earlier.

Is this a red flag, & would you advise starting earlier?

Some like that one die2 want start asap.. lucky mine can start in Feb..

[greenerpastures]

Originally Posted by Unregistered

times have changed

they are many non scholar superscale officers.

yes, there are. i didn't say superscale=scholar. much easier to get into superscale schemes if you are not a scholar nowadays. but if the role is earmarked for superscale, it's hard for a non-superscale to occupy the position

Hi all, am interested in joining a Ministry but some people say that it is too early to apply. (Gradtuating in May, hoping to start in June).

Some people who used to work at Sentosa Dev (under MTI) said the max they can wait is usually 2 months. Anyone can advise? Thanks!

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Hi all, am interested in joining a Ministry but some people say that it is too early to apply. (Gradtuating in May, hoping to start in June).

Some people who used to work at Sentosa Dev (under MTI) said the max they can wait is usually 2 months. Anyone can advise? Thanks!

unless ur a candidate that us so unique