Civil/Public Sector - Ministry/Stat Boards employees knowledge needed!

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Anyone know how long hdb takes to call up for interview from the date of application

I just went for HDB interview yesterday, and they conduct interview every month, so if you have applied the job during May, and did not receive notification for interview, either you have to wait for their reply in June (if you apply during the last week of May), if not, it will be consider rejected liao bah (or you can wait for June for them to call you up for interview)

Originally Posted by gate88

I am a 2nd lower hons (NUS) with one year of working experience and one year+ experience in my own startup.

Is it true that when I apply for govt job, my salary will depend on my previous job salary, which means that I might be getting lesser than my peers who started off working as CS right after their graduation?

lets say my current pay was $3000, how much will i be able to expect when I enter a CS job (Engineer)?

At least a fresh grad pay if working experience is not relevant. Just go for it!
Never try equates to totally no chance.

Hi there, anyone has recommendation on govt stat boards or ministries that dont need to work like hell, go home on time, cordial place, not so political? Thinking of switching from private to public after 15+yrs in finance, accounting, tax, cash mgt in various industries

What kind of salary range and type of jobs should i expect for such a mid career switch?

just to check, if i am offered a position in hdb, will it be a contract job or perm job? System analyst job

[gate88]

Originally Posted by Unregistered

At least a fresh grad pay if working experience is not relevant. Just go for it!
Never try equates to totally no chance.

Thanks! Have tired for a few interviews in state board, see how it goes

[jrbearus]

Originally Posted by Unregistered

just to check, if i am offered a position in hdb, will it be a contract job or perm job? System analyst job

Depends on the term of contract. Most of the time in public service, you are offered contract for a period of time before they convert your term of employment to permanent.

[justanewb]

how long do they usually take to get back to you. ie dsta?

[jrbearus]

Originally Posted by justanewb

how long do they usually take to get back to you. ie dsta?

If you have attended the interview and not selected, you should be contacted pretty fast. Else, you can assume you have been shortlisted for review. In some cases, there may be second or third interview.

[justanewb]

Originally Posted by jrbearus

If you have attended the interview and not selected, you should be contacted pretty fast. Else, you can assume you have been shortlisted for review. In some cases, there may be second or third interview.

i meant how long do they get back to you for an interview after you've applied for their positions.

[jrbearus]

Originally Posted by justanewb

i meant how long do they get back to you for an interview after you've applied for their positions.

They should get back to you within two weeks (max one month) from the date of closure of application. In most cases, they will indicate 'Only shortlisted candidate will be notified.'. If application is made via the careers portal, the status update will be reflected in the website.