Career @ DOS

  1. What is the requirement of a Statistician at the Department of Statistics (DOS)?
  2. How many job positions can I apply for at the Department of Statistics?
  3. When will I expect to know the status of my job application and hear from you after my submission?
  4. What can I expect for the interview session regarding the job position I applied for?
  5. How many sessions of interviews will I have to attend for the job position I applied for?
  6. How can I clarify my doubts on the job opening(s) or check the status of my application?
  7. What do I do after my interview at the Department of Statistics (DOS)?
  8. How are the starting salaries for the positions in the Department of Statistics determined?

Internship Opportunities @ DOS

  1. Where can I view internship positions at the Department of Statistics (DOS)
  2. How will I benefit from participating in DOS Internship Programme?
  3. What is the application and interview process?
  4. Will I get paid during an internship with DOS?
  5. Can the internship with DOS be credit bearing?

 

1. What is the requirement of a Statistician at the Department of Statistics (DOS)?

You may refer to the Careers page on the SingStat Website to view the requirements of a Statistician at the Department of Statistics (DOS).

 

2. How many job positions can I apply for at the Department of Statistics?

In your job application form, you may indicate interest in more than one position at the Singapore Department of Statistics.

 

3. When will I expect to know the status of my job application and hear from you after my submission?

You will be notified if you are shortlisted for an interview within 4 weeks of the closing date of the job posting.

 

4. What can I expect for the interview session regarding the job position I applied for?

Candidates shortlisted for a position at the Singapore Department of Statistics will go through a panel interview, a written test and a presentation component.

 

5. How many sessions of interviews will I have to attend for the job position I applied for?

Candidates shortlisted for a position at the Singapore Department of Statistics generally attend 1 to 2 interview sessions.

 

6. How can I clarify my doubts on the job opening(s) or check the status of my application?

Please email us at info@singstat.gov.sg for clarifications on the job openings. We will contact shortlisted candidates to inform them of their job application status.

 

7. What do I do after my interview at the Department of Statistics (DOS)?

Shortlisted candidates will receive the results of their interview within 2-3 weeks after the interview session.

 

8. How are the starting salaries for the positions in the Department of Statistics determined?

The starting salary for a position in the Department of Statistics will be determined based on:

  • Your credentials (such as your prior work experience and skills).
  • The requirements of the job (such as the type of work and scheme of service that a candidate is appointed to).
  • The prevailing labour market conditions.

 

9. Where can I view internship positions at the Department of Statistics (DOS)?

You may view internship positions at Careers@Gov.

  

10. How will I benefit from participating in DOS Internship Programme?

DOS Internship programme offers several valuable benefits. Not only do you gain valuable experience before you graduate, you also get the opportunity to apply knowledge gained from your academic program to your assigned projects. Interns with outstanding performance will get a chance to be invited for an interview for a full-time position with our senior management.

  

11. What is the application and interview process?

Candidates shortlisted for a internship position at the Singapore Department of Statistics will go through a interview with the project supervisors. You may be asked on your relevant experience and undergraduate studies to assess your competencies in specific areas required by the project.

 

12. Will I get paid during an internship with DOS?

Yes, interns are entitled to monthly allowance in accordance with the public service recommended allowance for internship programmes.

 

13. Can the internship with DOS be credit bearing?

Please check with your faculty directly on the requirements for an internship to be credit bearing and ensure that the DOS internship project that you applied for meets all the requirements.