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Old 12-09-2016, 10:08 PM
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How hard is it to get a Public Sector job? I heard widely that as long as you have a good honours degree you stand to have a good chance. Yet after applying for so long i've not had even a phone call for any interviews.

Thoughts? Second Upper from NTU, Science. 26 male with NS.
Science abit too broad eh, which science? What are your skillsets? Humanities and social science grads usually get into the policy side of things. If your stats is strong, there are quite a lot of opportunities. I knew of a few Bio science grads from NTU doing policy work in MOH.

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Science abit too broad eh, which science? What are your skillsets? Humanities and social science grads usually get into the policy side of things. If your stats is strong, there are quite a lot of opportunities. I knew of a few Bio science grads from NTU doing policy work in MOH.
Physics.

Try applying to statistician since my friend recommended me to. Nada.

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Physics.

Try applying to statistician since my friend recommended me to. Nada.
how long have u applied for jobs?

if u still cant get any interviews after 3-4 months, perhaps is your resume problem? try to get someone to correct your resume n make it eye catching?

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Old 24-09-2016, 10:25 AM
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I am looking for software engineer job. Main job is to design and development software.

Are there real engineering jobs in public sector?
Or outsourced to private sector vendors or GLCs like NCS and ST Engineering?

Many of the so-called public sector engineer position seem to be focused on project management, government procurement and vendor management, and not implementation.

Am I right?
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Old 27-09-2016, 01:11 PM
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I am an engineering graduate. Personally, I dislike organizing or participating in welfare events, outreach events, administrative tasks or secretarial duties like minutes writing that takes up my days.

Even though I am not in a HR role or secretarial role which usually are involved in the above, should I still apply for a public sector/civil service job?
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Old 27-09-2016, 08:13 PM
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I am an engineering graduate. Personally, I dislike organizing or participating in welfare events, outreach events, administrative tasks or secretarial duties like minutes writing that takes up my days.

Even though I am not in a HR role or secretarial role which usually are involved in the above, should I still apply for a public sector/civil service job?
If you aspire to a managerial role, staff work (aka organising events, meetings, take minutes, etc) is an integral part of the civil service no matter which dept you go. The difference is in the amount of staff work you have to do. Ops depts tend to do lesser, policy depts more. The only people who don't do staff work are those who have already reached their ceiling and cannot be promoted anymore. Otherwise, because the civil service is generally not bottom-line centric, staff work is often used to justify why you should be promoted on top of everyone else with the same grade and capabilities as you. It also helps to profile you to other bosses so that when it comes to ranking, other bosses can help to fight for your promotion. Otherwise, every boss will say their own subordinates are good and deserve a promotion.

Perhaps the only person who don't need to staff someone in the government is the President. Even PM needs to staff the President....
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Old 31-08-2017, 02:49 PM
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Just got a call from MTI to do a take-home written test. Does anyone have more info on the rest of the application process, working culture, salary and benefits? I applied for an Senior/Asst Director position. Thanks!
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Old 31-08-2017, 08:32 PM
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i am perm staff with a stat board. got offered a position in another stat board and they told me it would be a 1 year contract before convert to perm. is this the norm? why would i give up perm status to go contract job?

anyone here got similar experience?
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Old 26-09-2017, 10:46 AM
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Can I ask if it would be advisable to apply for a different post say post b , with the same ministry or stat board after a recent (few months ago) unsuccessful interview outcome with them for post a.? Advice is much appreciated. Thanks
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Old 28-09-2017, 03:27 PM
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anyone knows what are the terms of resignation from civil service? any website/guide that i can view online?
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