How to make it into SPO training?

mycumf SG

Hi I'm a undergrad, finishing my last sem in nov.
I was thinking of applying as a SPO.
I was wondering if anyone could give me advice on how I could be successfully selected to be a SPO trainee. I heard it's very hard to be selected. Also they said your CCA and NS appointment is very important too apart from a degree.
My deg is a normal pass deg without honours(not a straight honours course). Was a CPL (parade musician) in SAF. Short sightedness of 500 in each eye.
These are my physical attributes and history. I presume that I am a very normal or a "barely can make it" applicant. So how could I capture the manpower officer's eyes in my resume and if I am selected for interview, what can be expected and how could I score well there.
Thank you for reading, your advice will be very much appreciated!

doghouse837 SG

pal, my advice to u, its hard to get in
cause they really look into your degree, they prefer the top fer honours class rather than a simple pass
thats what i heard for the trainee SPO that is still in TRACOM
and in their squad, only 9 ppl
so the chances of getting in is damn hard,
u can try your luck, maybe u might get in
but dont trust your luck too much

anfuni SG

can still try one mah? my fren try alot of times liao then get in..... Neutral

qazplm SG

Hi there..... sorry for the late reply... as for SPO..... as long as you qualified for the basic requirements then you can apply for it..... as for the comments from doghouse, i dont deny hearing "rumours" like these too.... nevertheless, if you are really interested in this job, do try applying for it.... who knows, you might be the shortlisted ones? good luck~ Mr. Green

yst SG

I heard that SPF may open up recruitment for SPO soon (rumoured only). However, SPF have not been recruiting degre holders for about a year or so. It would seem that SPF would rather sent their POs from rank and file for c-course (SPO). Heard that the previous SPO course are all from rank and file, except a degree holder, and that degree holder is a scholar.

Perhaps even if someone have a very good degree also cannot get in as SPF may not want "inexperienced" degree holders.

chunyong SG

well, we got too much Senior Officers in my opinion....last time only a CO in npc, now got OO. in my opinion also, seems like they have realised that they are making jobs for SOs and not putting SOs into jobs, therefore, they limit liao loh.

ALL these is my own thinking, no evidence to prove.

malcolmloke SG

yeah.. i agree. i guess there are too many scholars as well. Hence no need to recruit so many others ?Well, at least they recognise this? there are only 3 LMS receipient this year? and they are ladies.

houndy SG

so many SO for what… waste time and money.. hahaha

yst SG

HAHAHA... Laughing If you pronounce 'SO' quickly, sounds like some words that is used to scold people. HAHAHA...

qazplm SG

dont deny..... Mr. Green

malcolmloke SG

Heard that there is a course in Oct. It's mostly rank and file though. This is the present trend I guess. It also makes more sense to promote your exeprienced guys, especially if they have the both experience and have acquired the required education requirements.

FireIce SG

they want ladies?

qazplm SG

if you want to join them? Mr. Green

FireIce SG

got direct intake to train undercover?

malcolmloke SG

Hmm... my guess is that yes, the force is trying to recruit more female officers? Although this may not be a good gauge but judging by the receipients of Local Merit Scholarship this year, it does seem to me that SPF is trying to get more ladies into the force?

We have 3 ladies being awarded this award.

Furthermore, the ladies in the squads seems to be more as compared to beforE?

But it's just my guess that the force is trying to recruit more ladies? Smile

houndy SG

My CO is a lady.... Rolling Eyes

huaiwei SG

So is mine, and my new and incoming Division head will be someone from the fairer sex too!