03-05-2019 02:24 AM | ||
Unregistered | any has experience applying for FSO? what's the process like? | |
29-04-2019 11:52 PM | ||
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if you see reviews on glassdoor...it gives a pretty good idea of what overtime is like (15 hour workdays, work over weekends etc etc). but i also hear that MFA pays pretty well for civil service, so maybe the wage per hour still works out even if you work overtime? |
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29-04-2019 04:24 PM | ||
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Hmm they undercut your salary? previously, which industry were you from then? I'm curious about the range a FSA Specialist is earning. Any insight? |
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03-03-2019 03:31 PM | ||
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I went for the interview and was offered the position back in June 2018. The tests and roundtable discussion happens all in a day. from 9am and ends at 3pm. I rejected the offer because...They told me that the job requires my commitment, which i understood. I said I'm fine with overtime. If the job requires me to work till 7-8pm everyday, that's fine. They told me that this (July 2018 to Nov 2018) is a busy period for them and I have to work a little later. I asked her so is that till 10pm everyday? She hesitated for a while and I could tell from her expression that I have misunderstood a little later. (Seems like she wanted me to be prepared to stay past midnight) I took back the offer and rejected them the following day. lol. imagine having to work overtime everyday. not to mention, they undercut me. i'm glad i rejected them and still have my life now. |
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24-02-2019 10:20 PM | ||
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[QUOTE=Unregistered;51318]I went through all the rounds, but for the P&E position. Here is what I can share about the first round. (a) There will be a single statement (e.g. How effective are online videos in reaching out to the people?), and the candidate will be expected to write an essay about it. (b) This one asks the candidate to spot grammar and relevant mistakes in a piece of work, if I remember correctly. (c) I don't remember this one. (d) Easiest of the lot. Something like a psychometric test. There is no right or wrong answer for this one. Round 1 is the easiest and tests basic skills, so there really is nothing much you can prepare for. Your English is either good enough or not good enough for them. Don't be too stressed out about it and go with an open mind. Hope this helps.[/ How was the second round. what were the situations given |
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11-05-2014 01:15 PM | ||
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I went through all the rounds, but for the P&E position. Here is what I can share about the first round. (a) There will be a single statement (e.g. How effective are online videos in reaching out to the people?), and the candidate will be expected to write an essay about it. (b) This one asks the candidate to spot grammar and relevant mistakes in a piece of work, if I remember correctly. (c) I don't remember this one. (d) Easiest of the lot. Something like a psychometric test. There is no right or wrong answer for this one. Round 1 is the easiest and tests basic skills, so there really is nothing much you can prepare for. Your English is either good enough or not good enough for them. Don't be too stressed out about it and go with an open mind. Hope this helps. |
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11-05-2014 01:03 PM | ||
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more info here - Ministry of Foreign Affairs |
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11-05-2014 12:59 PM | ||
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frank review of life as a MFA officer - Quote:
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10-04-2014 10:08 AM | ||
Unregistered | Anyone from MFA?? | |
08-04-2014 05:17 PM | ||
westflame |
Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Foreign Service Administration Specialist Hi guys, anybody working in MFA? I have been shortlisted for this position, but i am quite nervous about attending the interview as im not sure how to go thru all these tests. anybody know what these tests are about? 2 Stage 1 of the selection process consists of a Roundtable Group Discussion Session as well as the following assessments:- (a) Written Essay (30 minutes) (b) Writing Skills Test (1 hour) (c) Logistical Skills Test (1 hour 20 minutes) (d) Situational Judgement Test (untimed) (The tests do not require you to have any specialised knowledge so there is little that you can do to prepare for each test specifically.) A little tip please? Thanks! |