Originally Posted by Unregistered (Post 93399)

Hi guys, I will be graduating from NUS in around a year time and so would like to check what starting salary I should be expecting when I graduate. Can all the lao jiaos shed some light on what is the likely starting salary (rough estimate would do) I will be likely to draw in the following sectors:

1. SPF SPO
2. Investigative agencies like CPIB/ CAD
3. Intelligence (SID)
4. Economist Service
5. Other sectors running on the MX scheme

I will be graduating as an NUS econs grad with high fch (~4.9), non-scholar (excluding bondless scholarships by NUS). If I join SPF, will I start of as an INSP or as an ASP? MHA site says INSP but I heard ppl with good honours start of as an ASP?

Also, I heard from many people that civil service is extremely biased towards scholars in terms of career progression. The thing is, I actually applied for PSC scholarship after JC and was dropped after the final interview. But subsequently I was actually offered several ministry scholarships including mha (spf). However, being 19 and not sure of what I want, I did not accept any of them. I did not bother with mid term scholarships as well as my tuition fees is already taken care off by NUS. After going through NS as an MP, and several internships in uni, I actually developed an interest in policing work and is planning to join spf. So if i join without a scholarship, would I lose out in terms of career progression as compared to the scholars? My brother who works in the civil service told me that my stellar grades would only get me a high starting pay, but it won't prevent me from getting stepped over like dirt by the scholars in terms of career progression. If that's the case, is there any other way for me to get myself placed on the same track as the scholars?

Tks for the help!

Originally Posted by Unregistered (Post 94425)

Hi,

Does anyone know what type of questions they would ask for a position at MTI? I applied to the Pro - Enterprise Division.

Originally Posted by Unregistered (Post 94641)

NTU fresh grad. Will grad in May 2017 with first class. Humanities degree. No previous work exp.

Just got offered a job with MSF. Offered 3.7k male with NS.

Is this considered okay? Or should I negotiate for more? Was offered the job just one day after the panel interview.

Originally Posted by Unregistered (Post 94644)

Just take. It is around there. You cant negotiate with the govt really.

Just wait until you get emplaced to get another salary jump in a year or two.

Market rate govt for ministry grad female 1st class is 3.4 to 3.5k. You plus NS u get 3.7k. Take it or leave it.