Question abt ICA Specialist

[noname123]

So I signed my LoA today. Here was my journey :

Apply through VOG : Late April...somewhere.
Submit Documents : 8 May
Interview : 11 May
Receive Results : 25 May
LoA : 30 May (Offered as a perm)
Course Starts : 11 June

Curious if anyone else attended the LoA signing today at 9.30 am? Was about 24 guys and girls in my intake, a few didn't turn up...

how u know u offer contract or perm? How they base on?

 

[Mobbit]

how u know u offer contract or perm? How they base on?

hmm that was what was stated in the letter of appointment, it'll list out all the details. Not the one that they email you with but a different document that they'll show you on the day of appointment itself.

I've no idea how or why tbh, I was fully expecting a contract-based offer. It could be they just write all our names, stick it on a board and then throw darts and see which one kenna

 

[noname123]

hmm that was what was stated in the letter of appointment, it'll list out all the details. Not the one that they email you with but a different document that they'll show you on the day of appointment itself.

I've no idea how or why tbh, I was fully expecting a contract-based offer. It could be they just write all our names, stick it on a board and then throw darts and see which one kenna

are you ica spec or so?

 

[stir ah stir]

my colleague's spouse is at ports, was told it's 6 days X 7 hours shift.

Ports still same shift pattern. Your colleague wife is working special hours, one week morn, one week afternoon. Most probably pre clearance unit. There are also office hours, special morning hours. But these are the minority.

Basically, ports still need to do night shift.

 

[noname123]

hmm that was what was stated in the letter of appointment, it'll list out all the details. Not the one that they email you with but a different document that they'll show you on the day of appointment itself.

I've no idea how or why tbh, I was fully expecting a contract-based offer. It could be they just write all our names, stick it on a board and then throw darts and see which one kenna

anyway, do u need to go for medical check up?

 

[Mobbit]

anyway, do u need to go for medical check up?

ICA Spec. Yah, need to go for medical check up.

 

[saffronsatire]

Ports still same shift pattern. Your colleague wife is working special hours, one week morn, one week afternoon. Most probably pre clearance unit. There are also office hours, special morning hours. But these are the minority.

Basically, ports still need to do night shift.

yup, her hub does the one week morn, one week afternoon one!

 

[noname123]

ICA Spec. Yah, need to go for medical check up.

where do u go for check up

 

[Mobbit]

where do u go for check up

Any Raffles Medical outlet.

 

[hoshiyume]

Hi Hoshiyume,

If I may ask and if you don't mind sharing, how much are they offering you for the SO position?

it's all on the website lor.
If you have completed ns, should have about 400-500 more

So I signed my LoA today. Here was my journey :

Apply through VOG : Late April...somewhere.
Submit Documents : 8 May
Interview : 11 May
Receive Results : 25 May
LoA : 30 May (Offered as a perm)
Course Starts : 11 June

Curious if anyone else attended the LoA signing today at 9.30 am? Was about 24 guys and girls in my intake, a few didn't turn up...

Hmm may I know what position are you signing as? Any idea with regards to the girls in your intake?

 

[stir ah stir]

it's all on the website lor.
If you have completed ns, should have about 400-500 more


Hmm may I know what position are you signing as? Any idea with regards to the girls in your intake?

ICA Spec. Yah, need to go for medical check up.

So many interesting posts.

 

[Mobbit]

it's all on the website lor.
If you have completed ns, should have about 400-500 more


Hmm may I know what position are you signing as? Any idea with regards to the girls in your intake?

ICA Spec. Erm not sure what you meant with the second question, their numbers?

About even, actually. Half guys, half girls. Not too sure but I suspect that they purposely made the intake like more or less even between genders. All in my intake are specs.

I didn't see any of the faces that I saw during my doc submission or 2nd interview, though. Find it a little strange.

 

[tronicle]

Hi guys i'm keen to join ICA and have already applied!!

now still waiting for their call. applied last week

any tips and pointers greatly appreciated on how to get selected and be able to get in!

 

[stir ah stir]

Hi guys i'm keen to join ICA and have already applied!!

now still waiting for their call. applied last week

any tips and pointers greatly appreciated on how to get selected and be able to get in!

General questions

1) Are you ok with shift work?

Hint: Say yes

2) You know what ICA does?

"We ensure that the movement of people, goods and conveyances through our checkpoints is legitimate and lawful. We administer and uphold our laws on immigration, citizenship and national registration fairly and effectively."

3) Random questions (Test your English, confidence and how you might handle travelers)

4) Past experience, work history/school CCA

5) Be nice

 

[noname123]

for formalities, no need to wear formal right, just be presentable right?

 

[stir ah stir]

for formalities, no need to wear formal right, just be presentable right?

Don't be too sloppy. Don't need to wear tie. Most people went in with shirt and pants. Just wear what you would wear to a normal job interview.

 

[berrypops]

Had my interview today and I wouldn't say that it went too well. My panel of interviewers were all ladies and the first thing they asked me was "What do you know about ICA?"

Basically, I was so engrossed on preparing for the "Tell me more about yourself." question that I didn't pay much attention to this. I stumbled on my points.

So that aside, the next question they asked me was why didn't I join the Police Force. And they kept harping on that and rebutting my points when I answered that question.

Lastly, they didn't even give me a chance to ask if I've any question. How they ended the interview was "Okay. That's all for today."

All in all, my interview was a screw up. And I am totally bummed out over this. To get a call from them would be a total miracle. I, however, have a final question to ask.

Does anyone know how long they'll take to inform you of your results?

Thanks in advance.

 

[saffronsatire]

Had my interview today and I wouldn't say that it went too well. My panel of interviewers were all ladies and the first thing they asked me was "What do you know about ICA?"

So that aside, the next question they asked me was why didn't I join the Police Force. And they kept harping on that and rebutting my points when I answered that question.

Lastly, they didn't even give me a chance to ask if I've any question. How they ended the interview was "Okay. That's all for today."

Does anyone know how long they'll take to inform you of your results?

Thanks in advance.

who interviewed you? mrs chia took yin? or?

harping on and rebutting your points is not unusual, i got that as well as and was questioned if i was certain i wanted a complete job change and if i thought i would be suitable to work in an office env instead. just be firm and say with certainty to show you are sure about your choice.

they did allow me to ask qns though. they took 1 mth to inform me that i was successful. when i emailed them 3 weeks after the interview, they just gave a generic answer that "...application for the position is still under consideration. We will inform you the outcome in due course...".

 

[Mobbit]

Had my interview today and I wouldn't say that it went too well. My panel of interviewers were all ladies and the first thing they asked me was "What do you know about ICA?"

Basically, I was so engrossed on preparing for the "Tell me more about yourself." question that I didn't pay much attention to this. I stumbled on my points.

So that aside, the next question they asked me was why didn't I join the Police Force. And they kept harping on that and rebutting my points when I answered that question.

Lastly, they didn't even give me a chance to ask if I've any question. How they ended the interview was "Okay. That's all for today."

All in all, my interview was a screw up. And I am totally bummed out over this. To get a call from them would be a total miracle. I, however, have a final question to ask.

Does anyone know how long they'll take to inform you of your results?

Thanks in advance.

Sorry that you don't feel good about how it went. I hope things turn out well for you. For my part, they did a few rebuttals or corrections but I tried my best to appear attentive and at least show some eagerness to learn. I'll be honest, I screwed some parts as well and I thought that was it. I think, as long as you stay and appear positive, there is still chance.

About results, I think that generally you can expect an answer 2 weeks onward from the date of interview. Basically, 2 weeks-2months. Its really unpredictable.

 

[berrypops]

who interviewed you? mrs chia took yin? or?

harping on and rebutting your points is not unusual, i got that as well as and was questioned if i was certain i wanted a complete job change and if i thought i would be suitable to work in an office env instead. just be firm and say with certainty to show you are sure about your choice.

they did allow me to ask qns though. they took 1 mth to inform me that i was successful. when i emailed them 3 weeks after the interview, they just gave a generic answer that "...application for the position is still under consideration. We will inform you the outcome in due course...".

The interview happened very fast that I didn't even have time to glance upon their names. I felt that they were rushing me out. Ah well, it's over anyway. I'm not pinning any hope cause it went really bad.

But all the best on your career! And thank you for the pointers that your shared with me.