Hi I went for my final interview 4 weeks ago. Just 2 weeks ago, I am informed that I passed the interview and my position is pending MHA's approval. How long will this process take? Will there be a chance that MHA rejects my appointment?

May I ask what position were you interviewed for? Most likely they are pending your medical clearance. Might take up to 3 weeks.

A slight possibility of rejection if you can't pass the medical.

I interviewed for one of the logistics position.

Also, I am not asked to do a medical check up yet. Its been more than 2 months since i went for the first interview.

In this case, I would advise you to give MHA a call to check on the progress.

Hi I got the job! Thanks so much for all the advice!

Which home team department are you going to work in?

Just got called down for second round of interview. Mha seems to work faster than other government agencies

Just finished 3rd visit (Departmental Interview)
 

Hmmm just went for final round interview for HASE at SPF!

Really nervous because this is my preferred position. Still holding out on accepting another stat board offer.

Anyone knows how long it will typically take between final round interview and actual offer?

Usually within 2 weeks bah. What did they tell you? Which position were you interviewed for?

Public affairs dept...! Really looking forward to it. So I have been stalling for time with the other stat board offer. Interview impression was really positive. But problem is number of candidates to available position so I'm a bit jumpy.

Hmm consider carefully. Might not be wise to let the stat board wait too long.

Well I was given 2 weeks to mull over it. So if SPF were to get back within these 2 weeks it would be great. Not sure whether I can call to get a firm indication if I get no news in 2 weeks' time.

I received my offer 5 weeks after the final interview.

For your case, they did give a verbal confirmation 2 weeks after your final interview, right? Otherwise, 5 weeks of wait after the final interview is rather long...

Hm did you mean final signing of contract after medical and stuff?

How long was it before they gave you strong indication that you actually passed the interview?

I mean... if I were to fail the medical I probably wouldn't get through the stat board offer as well...

Nope, no verbal confirmation was given after 2 weeks. I did, however, receive an SMS 2 weeks later saying that they are sending my appointment for approval. But IMO, I don't think that counts as a solid indicator that I stand a high chance of getting the job. Maybe I'm too dense to catch the hint.:o My only strong indication is when I actually received the letter of appointment lol.

I'm going to sign the contract this week (6th week). No instructions were given to me to do my medical yet.



off topic: is there any way to tell one unregistered user from the others?

Hmm I tink sending approval really just means you have been selected interview. My other stat board offer was made right after my contract was approved too. You don't seek approval for anything else than the contract. Ah well... can only hope.

Hi Chesed,

You didn't have to go for medical checkup? Are you from public sector previously?

Nope I am a fresh graduate.

I just recently went for the medical checkup. I am only informed to go to the medical checkup after I signed the contract.

HASE training
 

Hi, can anyone shed light of the training process for HASE? I read on the MHA website that training include a Home Team Basic Course and I'm wondering if executives have to undergo physical training too like those that the police officers undergo.

That's a non residential course and it is different from the police officers' course.

went for my second interview for HASE a few weeks back. Was told after that they are sending my stuffs to MHA. When will MHA get back?

whole lot knock it down....

sit up position change....push-up position change.....change change change.

Hi,

May I ask when did you go for your second interview and what position you applied for? I also went for a second interview during mid May and was told verbally on end May by someone from HR that they found me suitable for the role i have applied for and they are pending the upper management approval. Its Mid June now and I have not heard of them since..

I went around mid/end may too! some sort marketing position. Not MHA HQ. what about you? yours sound more indicative though? because mine said i was shortlisted (only) and that my stuffs will be sent to MHA. sighs

First interview
 

Anyone went for the first interview for this batch in July??

I just did yesterday, do you know when will we know if we go to the final stage?

May I ask for those who went in July, when did you submit your application via the portal?

mid june, why leh you never get called up for pre interview ah

adilest lands
 

Yeah.. Guess I was not good enough right at the start hahaha.

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mind sharing your qualification? and whether are you a fresh grad ?

Yes, fresh grad here from one of the univs. Work experiences are mainly temporary and internship positions. Female (so no NS).

Sigh. But anyway hope all of you made it through! It will be good if you guys continue sharing about the interviews and also maybe the time taken between each phase, so when they have openings again then it will benefit everyone too.

im also fresh grad only temp job experiences. but local uni. anyway no point i screwed up yest's interview think im gone already

Local univ here too but not called up, so maybe something identifies you. Well may not be gone yet though. Just keep all of us updated here. :)

shocks makhand
 

huh thats weird then i wonder what sets us apart? anyway dont fret you might be in the next batch ? when did you apply

and whats your class of honours?

Yeah maybe a bit weird, but I guess that's life?
I just checked and saw that I applied in mid June. Did you apply in mid June too? Do you mind sharing when did you hear back from them about the interview?

I graduated with a Second Upper. According to your answer it looks like they seem to conduct interviews every other month, to have that many batches is it?

i grad with second upper also... thats really weird then i wonder whats the thing they looked for. Anyway i applied in like mid june, got the pre interview notification at near the end of june, went for pre interview on 10 jul and yest's first interview which i think i wont get to see the second interview anymore haha.

Haha wow that's a very nice time line for potential candidates to take reference from. Thanks :). I didn't get any response since applying. Hmm. Well still a 50-50 for you as long as they hadn't reject you ;)

Anyway for those who attended wed's first interview may i know how long do we need to wait to know? Please start updating here once any of you starts receiving invitations for the second and final stage of interviews thanks!

rather than being put in such an agony, would you like to try emailing or calling them? Sometimes my take is that a quick answer, even if its negative, beats living with such an uneasy suspense day to day.