@ maliasghar
 

brother ali y FSP was low in ur preference?
Regards,
PS: anticipating detailed reply so that it can guide other people in chosing preferances(appreciate your services)

I think, I have answered this somewhere before too, however, here was my reasoning:

- I did not have any 'charm' for living/travelling abroad as part of FSP, for I think I have travelled internationally quite a bit.
- If I was to join the Civil Service, I thought I would be of much better use here in the country.
- My degree was more pertinent to the field I have joined now.
- I think, my diplomacy skills are way too bad, for I am quite blunt and straightforward to be in FSP. :D

Hope, it answers.

bro another question

y didnt u take the exam soon after ur graduation, y after having two more degrees? it seems that u remained confused about ur career and inclinations for quite some time
Regards

You are partially right. Though my father did ask me to appear for CE soon after my graduation in 2006, I was not entirely convinced and thought I would do better in corporate sector. However, my later experience proved my assessment about myself wrong. I think I am not cut for that environment, having seen my father in state service since I was born.

I took my first masters in engineering soon after my graduation, and then worked for some time in Banking, IT and public sector, before deciding to go for Civil Service. While preparing for my CE-2010 attempt, I was offered Commonwealth scholarship for study in UK, which I took and went abroad for my second Masters. While undertaking the study for MSc from LSE, I prepared for the CE in parallel, and (by will of God), was able to clear both simultaneously.

and if you not find DMG in line with your expectations...then back to the future? (hope not bro)

[QUOTE=ali tariq jaffer;364986]and if you not find DMG in line with your expectations...then back to the future? (hope not bro)[/QUOTE]

"We shall cross the bridge, when we will get there!" :blush:

does the bliss of falling in DMG matches the ones you had in your earlier career achivments?

Negative. A sense of achievement, unparalleled before.

and now your eyes at...?

I mean like someone in this forum is obsessed with becoming DC Jhang( till 2017 something),
do u have any such ambitions?

(Inshallah) Chief Secretary perhaps.. :blush:

hope u then dont run your car over a retired army personel...hahaha

ok bro taking full advantage of your presence here let me ask another question( because people are planning to leave this forum after commencement of CTP)

Y should one put FSP on top or bottom of the preference?
I would love to hear it from some one like you

Well, for placing it lower on the preference list, I have given you my reasoning.

As for placing it on higher merit order, someone who has opted it as his top choice would be best able to comment. Nevertheless, something on these lines should go:

- FSP is a relatively cleaner service (clean from fiscal corruption, clean from abuse of 'raw' power i.e. thana kacheri, clean from political influence)
- FSP gives the opportunity to enrich oneself intellectually through exposure of different cultures, places and people.
- One needs to have an instinct towards people-to-people and diplomacy skills to opt this as one of the choice.
- Excitement to travel around the world and talk about Pakistan.
- Ability to better the image of the country and possibly help convey Pakistan's point of view at different international fora. At the same time, bring a reality check to the Foreign Office.

Hope it helps. :)

Both Brothers,
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I found whole conversation very intersting so a bundle of thanks to both, with great good luck for future

[QUOTE=maliasghar;364980]You are partially right. Though my father did ask me to appear for CE soon after my graduation in 2006, I was not entirely convinced and thought I would do better in corporate sector. However, my later experience proved my assessment about myself wrong. I think I am not cut for that environment, having seen my father in state service since I was born.

I took my first masters in engineering soon after my graduation, and then worked for some time in Banking, IT and public sector, before deciding to go for Civil Service. While preparing for my CE-2010 attempt, I was offered Commonwealth scholarship for study in UK, which I took and went abroad for my second Masters. While undertaking the study for MSc from LSE, I prepared for the CE in parallel, and (by will of God), was able to clear both simultaneously.[/QUOTE]
Hi Ali bhai,

I am late to the part so my apologies if I ask a question that might seem repetitive. I am currently pursuing a degree in Economics and International Relations from a college in the US. I am quite interested in foreign policy, global affairs etc and hence, would like to join FSP. However, due to sheer insistence of my family, I applied to a few business schools in England and have gotten in a few (most notably Cass Business School - still waiting to hear back from more prestigious institutions). I would like to appear for my CE exams in 2014 and I am also looking to get a deferral from Cass and apply for various outside scholarship sources to study in the U.K (including Commonwealth scholarship). Having gone through a similar process, would you advise me to take up this path? Or would you rather advise me to stick with CE/Business School? Lastly, I've been looking for more information regarding Commonwealth scholarships, however, the details provided on the internet are somewhat obscure and murky. If you could somewhat guide me on that front, it would be wonderful.

Thank you,
Ahmed.

There is a complete discussion on this link:
[url]http://www.cssforum.com.pk/jobs-scholarships/scholarships/26004-commonwealth-scholarship-award-2010-a.html[/url]

[QUOTE=maliasghar;590297]There is a complete discussion on this link:
[url]http://www.cssforum.com.pk/jobs-scholarships/scholarships/26004-commonwealth-scholarship-award-2010-a.html[/url][/QUOTE]
Sounds good, Ali bhai. Thank you.

I've been reading quite a few of your posts and you've done an incredible job by studying for CSS and at LSE side by side. Congratulations on this great achievement. Are you currently going through training or have you formally started working?

[QUOTE=ajawad;590566]Sounds good, Ali bhai. Thank you.

I've been reading quite a few of your posts and you've done an incredible job by studying for CSS and at LSE side by side. Congratulations on this great achievement. Are you currently going through training or have you formally started working?[/QUOTE]

You are welcome. Academy training is over, and I am currently posted in KPK as AC(UT).

[QUOTE=maliasghar;590631]You are welcome. Academy training is over, and I am currently posted in KPK as AC(UT).[/QUOTE]
Well, that's another great news. Congratulations on successfully completing the training and formally getting inducted into your preferred cadre.

I know that you've a busy schedule and I would completely understand if you'd refuse, but would it be possible for me to get in touch with you through your personal email? I promise to keep my questions short and concise so that I don't take a lot of your time. The reason I'm asking is because I couldn't find any email address to contact you at through your profile on this forum. If you are OK with sharing your email address with me, could kindly email me on my email address? My email address is provided in the bio section of my profile on this forum.

All your help and guidance is much appreciated!