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

#**4111** (**permalink**) 23-12-2021, 02:00 PM

Spent 5 years in a ministry. Recently got offered a position in an agency. HR mentioned that it’s typical for them to have 2 years contract with chances of converting to perm after 1.5y. Can I check if anyone know that this is normal? A 2 years contract on the first instance and not a perm appt instead. Thank you!

#**4112** (**permalink**) 23-12-2021, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Unregistered

Spent 5 years in a ministry. Recently got offered a position in an agency. HR mentioned that it’s typical for them to have 2 years contract with chances of converting to perm after 1.5y. Can I check if anyone know that this is normal? A 2 years contract on the first instance and not a perm appt instead. Thank you!

Yes, this is the trend. All agencies and ministries offered contract at first instance. Usually will convert if not will just keep renew your contract until there is headcount to convert.

#**4113** (**permalink**) 23-12-2021, 02:19 PM

Ever heard of anybody not being able to covert to perm after the contract? Idk if it’s a risk to take, considering that I’m holding on to a perm position now…

#**4114** (**permalink**) 23-12-2021, 03:46 PM

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Ever heard of anybody not being able to covert to perm after the contract? Idk if it’s a risk to take, considering that I’m holding on to a perm position now…

for contract, max is 2+2 or 2+1 and have to convert else is bye bye

#**4115** (**permalink**) 24-12-2021, 12:04 AM

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for contract, max is 2+2 or 2+1 and have to convert else is bye bye

For which agency?

#**4116** (**permalink**) 24-12-2021, 08:55 AM

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Hi. New here. Recently offered for position of customs officer with singapore customs. Now waiting for vital to email the contract.

Do anyone here know how long vital will get in touch with us?

Thank you!

Hello can I ask if you’ve gotten ur LOA already?

#**4117** (**permalink**) 24-12-2021, 08:56 AM

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-panel
-security clearance
-reference check
-finalised application
- higher up approval
-verbal /email offer
-vital email LOA

Do you know how long it takes from verbal/email offer to vital email?

#**4118** (**permalink**) 24-12-2021, 09:44 AM

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Hello can I ask if you’ve gotten ur LOA already?

Hi. No i have not get my LOA, but yesterday the HR emailed me to submit my bank details and passport sized photo… and also say that they will advice on which date to start work.. most prob soon vital will get in touch… what about you?

#**4119** (**permalink**) 24-12-2021, 09:45 AM

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Do you know how long it takes from verbal/email offer to vital email?

I think depends on the vital who is handling for diff agency? Not really sure.. maybe a week or 2?

#**4120** (**permalink**) 24-12-2021, 09:48 AM

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Hi. No i have not get my LOA, but yesterday the HR emailed me to submit my bank details and passport sized photo… and also say that they will advice on which date to start work.. most prob soon vital will get in touch… what about you?

Strange cause for me I submitted all my documents since the start of this month and then HR told me vital will contact me but as of now I haven’t heard back from vital yet.