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    94%
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    Work/Life balance
    3.9(18 ratings)
    Career development
    3.8(18 ratings)
    Benefits & perks
    3.9(18 ratings)
    Management
    3.8(18 ratings)
    Working environment
    3.8(18 ratings)
    Diversity & equal opportunity
    5.0(1 ratings)
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    5.0
    Senior Manager
    Sep 2024
    Central Region
    A very good organisation which promotes staff development.
    The good thingsBosses are good and approachable
    The challengesThe nature of my job requires a lot of screen time but is manageable
    4.0
    Software Engineer
    Feb 2022
    5 to 6 years in the role, current employee
    Competitive Starting pay, but old tech, slow movement
    The good thingsTeam Like a family. Alot of work life balance. Can learn alot by going to courses.
    The challengesold tech, lots of employees settle and not progress. don't have learning attitude. Those who interface with management usually get promoted. Those who are very good at development but don't really have chances to face management, will not be promoted.
    4.0
    Watch Officer / Control Room
    Sep 2021
    Demanding in nature. Oddly weird hours.
    The good thingsWork in teams abd shifts.
    The challengesGoverned by strict Standard of Procedures.
    5.0
    Senior executive
    Sep 2021
    Bukit Panjang West Region11 to 12 years in the role, former employee
    Gained good knowledge based on each cases and work process
    The good thingsI learn to work independently and given a lot task to handle my own. Most important is Teamwork.
    The challengesNo comments what i don't like. I just want to aim to complete my tasks.
    3.0
    Executive
    Jun 2021
    Singapore1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    Typical civil service
    The good thingsthe good old fashion perks of civil service still exist.
    The challengesYou probably can't grow compare to being in private sector. Even if you grow your career, that's just... typical civil service...nothing fanciful
    4.0
    Executive assistant
    Mar 2021
    1 to 2 years in the role
    Challenge yourself with opportunities given
    The good thingsGood and patient teachers. Gave opportunity to learn new things even though you are temp staff
    The challengesWorked in Tech Branch and you liaise with different departments, so need to know which is important
    4.0
    Project Officer
    May 2020
    SingaporeLess than 1 year in the role, current employee
    Good Office Environment
    The good thingsStaff and superiors are supportive and helpful.
    The challengesVolume of work may pile up depending on the "season".
    5.0
    Personal protection detail. MHA
    Mar 2020
    Singapore
    Work as personnel security officer to VVIP
    The good thingsMy job involves protection of VVIP and personal safety of the VVIP. They are in great care from our escorts services.
    The challengesAs I reach retirement age. Need a fresh job to carry on.
    5.0
    Deputy Team Leader at Ministry of Home Affairs
    Jan 2020
    Singapore9 to 10 years in the role, current employee
    In charge of team manning / rostering. Set up shift work plans and duty rosters. Collate and disseminate information / feedback for innovation project work.
    The good thingsWork closeby with team members, understanding the team dynamics and team needs.
    The challengesAt the frontline, we need to be vigilant and alert so as to respond fast and effective. At management level, need to be tactful when dealing with team matters.
    4.0
    CSO
    Jan 2020
    Experience dealing with public
    The good thingsLearn new things like how the system works
    The challengesFace with different kind of public
    4.0
    Security officer
    Nov 2019
    20 years experience in security line
    The good thingsGood rapport with çolleagues,cooperative team mates. Good benefits. Gaining work experience,and learning.
    The challengesWork stress and the new challenges thats keeps on coming.
    4.0
    Interpreter/ translator
    Oct 2018
    Singapore1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    Interpreter/ translator
    The good thingsHelp the accuse to understand their charges of offen
    The challengesCan be emotional
    5.0
    Admin officer
    Jul 2018
    3 to 4 years in the role, current employee
    Prestigious organisation
    The good thingsA very prestigious role. And exposure to various unique skills like mountaineering and shooting. And in immigration a chance to meet and interact with celebrities and commoners from different parts of the world.
    The challengesLong working hours . Very hard locations to work in.
    4.0
    Police Officer
    May 2018
    Great experience of safeguarding work
    The good thingsIts a job of real work that matters and it equipped you to succeed
    The challengesPublic expectation has rise over the years
    4.0
    Senior Assistant Executive
    Mar 2018
    Singapore1 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    Tough but rewarding
    The good thingsIt is a place with patient, understanding officers who will do their best to teach you on the job.
    The challengesIt is tough but rewarding work, a good attitude is much needed!
    5.0
    Senior Staff Sergeant
    Mar 2018
    Priceless experience
    The good thingsBeing able to be part of a team to help keeping Singapore a safe place for everyone.
    The challengesNot being able to share your views and thoughts to the higher management although it is for the benefit of all fellow policemen
    5.0
    management executive
    Dec 2016
    Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    Wonderful experience with the Goverment Sector
    The good thingsNice Colleagues, team work. Building up team spirit. Helping one another. And there's even a Lunch or Dinner Reunions been held and sponsored by the boss at some fancy restaurant. And i gain a lot of experience.
    The challengesThe challenges of working for this company is you will have to face different sorts of people's attitude every single day. Some can be nice, some can be really mean. And these challenges will help you to build your self confidence.
    1.0
    Senior Officer
    Jun 2015
    Singapore1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    Work Experience
    The good thingsNothing! Lots of work and no recognition
    The challengesHard to please bosses
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