Which country has hired an independent organization to recruit civil servants?

Along with the draft revised Law on Cadres and Civil Servants, the Ministry of Interior shared some international experiences on drafting laws on cadres and civil servants, including experiences in recruiting civil servants from other countries.

China

China has adopted a unified system for assessing legal professional qualifications for candidates applying for job positions for the first time.

The recruitment process includes written tests and interviews. The test content is based on basic competencies, job positions, and the level of the relevant government agency.

The written examination includes general and specialized subjects. General subjects are prescribed by the central government agencies. Specialized subjects are prescribed by provincial-level government agencies and ministries.

The content and methods of the interview are prescribed by the provincial-level or higher-level public service agency.

The probationary period for civil servants is one year. After the probationary period, qualified civil servants will be appointed; those who do not meet the requirements will have their recruitment decision revoked.

Thailand

Thailand recruits civil servants through multiple rounds of examinations, including competitive and selection rounds.

The competitive examination is divided into three parts. Part 1 tests the ability to learn to perform a job, meaning the candidate can be developed or trained to perform a job. Part 2 tests the ability to perform the job, which is the candidate's knowledge and skills for that job. Part 3 tests the ability to perform the job, relating to the candidate's suitability to perform the job in terms of their behavior, attitude, and personality.

Therefore, the examination program consists of three stages: general, specific, and suitability assessment for the position.

The general examination has two parts. The first aims to measure general ability, information acquisition, and analytical skills. Mathematical, linguistic, and reasoning skills are included in the first part as they are believed to reflect the applicant's training level.

Part two focuses on assessing the ability to understand and express oneself in Thai.

The general knowledge test, conducted by the Office of the Civil Service Commission, covers a number of topics including economics, law, computers, accounting, and political science.

Assessing a candidate's suitability for a job is done through reviewing their resume and personal profile, work experience, educational qualifications, and observing their behavior during the interview process. This is also handled by the relevant departments.

Candidates who achieve a score of at least 60% in each of the three stages are considered to have passed the selection process. Successful candidates will be ranked based on their scores and included in the list of candidates for the position they applied for.

This list will remain in place for two years, and candidates will be called upon to fill vacant positions in order of ranking.

America

In previous years, civil service recruitment in the US involved a combination of written tests and in-person interviews. More recently, in-person interviews have become more common.

Civil service exams in the US focus on specialized knowledge and job performance. The exam formats (written, oral, practical, or selection) vary depending on the requirements of each job.

The human resources department typically selects the seven highest-performing individuals and forwards their names to the civil service recruitment agency. The civil service recruitment agency then selects suitable candidates and conducts a probationary period.

France

France uses a competitive examination system to select civil servants. Non-competitive recruitment is only available for veterans, victims of disability, and others.

The examination consists of a presentation by the candidate on their acquired knowledge of professional experience or a professional situation related to the intended function of the competition. Physical examinations may be required depending on the nature of the job.

Candidates are granted a four-year deferral of their successful application in the following cases: leave for childcare, maternity leave, adoption leave, parental visitation leave, and family reunification leave; long-term leave; completion of duties as a locally elected public servant; fulfillment of national obligations; employment as a local contract employee; and commitment to civic duty.

Successful candidates must undergo a probationary period and participate in pre-service training before being appointed to a civil service position. Probationaries may be dismissed during the training period upon the recommendation of the general administrative committee due to lack of expertise or disciplinary violations.

If the recruited person is a former civil servant or has two years of work experience, they will be exempt from the probationary period. The probationary period will be counted towards their seniority for promotion and retirement purposes.

New Zealand

New Zealand has a unique approach to recruiting civil servants. Specifically, the government can either recruit internally or hire an external recruitment agency. Cases where an independent recruitment agency is hired include: positions requiring high levels of expertise or technical skills; large-scale recruitment requiring the use of recruitment consultants; and cost-effectiveness when hiring an independent agency.

Selected candidates for the interview may bring one person or a support team. The interview process in these cases will need to be pre-arranged by the hiring manager.

Based on research into the civil servant recruitment experiences of several countries, the Ministry of Interior proposes prioritizing the selection method. For agencies with limited recruitment quotas, the authority to conduct recruitment should be delegated to the agency itself. For agencies with a large recruitment need, an independent recruitment organization should be hired.

The ministry also proposed adding an internal recruitment method: prioritizing those with experience in the public sector or those currently working under contract, creating an incentive for career advancement within the civil service.

HQ (according to Vietnamnet)

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