The Singapore Administrative Service

Inside Stories

“Getting a government job? You are in for a life of desk-bound boredom!”

That’s probably the exclamation you’ll hear if you express an interest in public service. If you possess the calibre to get any job you want, why choose a career in public service? Listen to what our current Management Associate and Administrative Officer have to say… Not everybody understands that calling.

Management Associate
Mr. Wong Choo Sin Assistant Director, Land Policy Division Ministry of Law	*“As a fresh graduate, I was looking for a challenge rather than just seeking employment…”* Having just completed my communications studies at Nanyang Technological University, I was looking for a job that would provide me with the opportunity to learn new stuff. That was exactly what caught my eye about the Management Associates Programme (MAP)… > Read On


Administrative Officer
Mr. Chua Kwan Ping Director, Finance and Development Ministry of Education	*“It is about ensuring the future of Singapore – by perpetuating an environment where there are opportunities for all to succeed...”* While studying for my degree in the USA, I did internships with Goldman Sachs and Apple Computer. At Goldman Sachs, I helped traders track their clients’ accounts, oil prices and inventories worldwide. It gave me a taste of working in a fast-paced world… > Read On