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

HR want to contact referrals but I don't have referrals and leave previous workplaces because of toxic environment. Now I have to crawl back on my knees and beg my ex-manager that I left on bad terms with that I haven't contacted for in years who most likely won't even give me a positive review to be my referral?

Originally Posted by Unregistered

HR want to contact referrals but I don't have referrals and leave previous workplaces because of toxic environment. Now I have to crawl back on my knees and beg my ex-manager that I left on bad terms with that I haven't contacted for in years who most likely won't even give me a positive review to be my referral?

besides your ex-coy,
how about your class mates?
can they be your ref?

Originally Posted by Unregistered

HR want to contact referrals but I don't have referrals and leave previous workplaces because of toxic environment. Now I have to crawl back on my knees and beg my ex-manager that I left on bad terms with that I haven't contacted for in years who most likely won't even give me a positive review to be my referral?

Bro, just ask your friends to help la??? then tell your friend that he is xxx but he also left the company. This is his personal email.

Referee is a low effort attempt to audit la.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Bro, just ask your friends to help la??? then tell your friend that he is xxx but he also left the company. This is his personal email.

Referee is a low effort attempt to audit la.

Integrity is one of the core values of public service

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Yes provisional offer (for SB). Now waiting (2nd week) to complete my background check.

depending on the Cat level required for clearance, the checks could go on for months

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Would greatly appreciate if anyone could share the interview timeline for PUB engineers.
Understand that HR will notify you are shortlisted or unsuccessful within 4 weeks of the closing job posting. Wondering how strict/accurate is the 4 weeks deadline.
Today is the end of the 4th week. I have the relevant experience and skillsets but I have yet to receive any interview calls from HR

The wait is nerve-wrecking…

Since HR sieved the applicants, should I email/skype the director directly to enquire on the interview and at the same time take the opportunity to share my cv? Anyway thick skin abit I wont lose out on anything also right?

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Since HR sieved the applicants, should I email/skype the director directly to enquire on the interview and at the same time take the opportunity to share my cv? Anyway thick skin abit I wont lose out on anything also right?

don't think this is such a appropriate time to buay pai sei thick skin go approach the hiring dept's director? or even HR director?

Hi all. Any estimated timeline on when HR will get back after asking for referee?

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Hi all. Any estimated timeline on when HR will get back after asking for referee?

no one-size fits all kind of answer

differs from SB to SB or even Ministry to Ministry

Originally Posted by Unregistered

don't think this is such a appropriate time to buay pai sei thick skin go approach the hiring dept's director? or even HR director?

I have a friend who messaged the director after 1-2months of ghosting by HR after an interview. HR followed up immediately the day after.
This is a private sector though.