xtanburg: @dhelper10,

Like I said in my previous lengthy post, U have to read different scenarios and select answers from your given options. I dnt think U need GMAT, but in-case, U might still prepare for it. Their tactic might have changed. the test time might be around 30 -50mins cant really remember that part now. the group discussion was 25mins. Might change this year dunno.4
Just prepare, I think I have given enough clues to chew on.

Cheers

xtanburg: @Tolydex...
FBN is into retail banking and d bank has the highest branch network. So think abt wat process they need 2 adopt to deliver seamless service solution and give a plus 1 customer delight. Look @ FBN's strong compietitor in retail banking and what they r doing 2 outplay FBN.
U can also focus on d ideology dat FBN is meant 4 d old, amd try to advice on how fbn can win d youth segment d GTB n diamoind bank is thriving now.
Thr r lots of tins 2 tlk abt. If I start I no go finish walahi...

No go quote me word 4 word, dem fit no ask U ds 1 ooo. Na mk u jst prepare na y I dey give u wetin 2 prepare with.

xtanburg: @Dynssy...
Well, opting to do d documentation on behalf of d team, may be likened to u being open and ready to take responsibility. Another plus 4 u tho, but its nt a guarantee 4 u oo if u no contribute in d discussion, u might loose points and not be selected. I can remember during my AC d bloke that volunteered to write on behalf of d team didn't make it. We were 6 in d team and twas only two persons in my group that made it thru. So u cld opt to assist d team, but bring in ur A game and contribute in d discussion.

Secondly, d Personality test will be administered to U in ur own comfort zone(ur home or office). A link will be sent to u and twill be timed.

Hope this helps...

Regards

xtanburg: @Tolydex...
FBN is into retail banking and d bank has the highest branch network. So think abt wat process they need 2 adopt to deliver seamless service solution and give a plus 1 customer delight. Look @ FBN's strong compietitor in retail banking and what they r doing 2 outplay FBN.
U can also focus on d ideology dat FBN is meant 4 d old, amd try to advice on how fbn can win d youth segment d GTB n diamoind bank is thriving now.
Thr r lots of tins 2 tlk abt. If I start I no go finish walahi...

No go quote me word 4 word, dem fit no ask U ds 1 ooo. Na mk u jst prepare na y I dey give u wetin 2 prepare with.

xtanburg: After which u will be divided into groups and then u'll be given a scenario to discuss with ur group.

tonydoes: Many thanks Xtanburg your help has been great, like someone asked earlier, will the group need to select one person to Present for the group or will the group apportion slides to every one to take in turns..thanks again!!

noble c.:
I just got a text message this evening of assessment centre at Enugu on the 28th.

xtanburg: @ all, I've been reading thru ds thread, quite interesting but
Lemme share with U my experience @ d FBN AC.

First of all, congrats to all who got the sms invite to the assessment centre, don't rejoice yet cus there is more shreading to b done, they r still gonna slect d best of d best. So listen carefully and follow my precept line by line. FBN might not tk more dan 100-250 new trainees nationwide. So b guided

Once U get to d AC,U'll go thru d accreditation stage. After accreditation, U will take another aptitude test, but more likened to an ability test where u'll have to think thru the scenario and choose answers from the options provided.

After which u will be divided into groups and then u'll be given a scenario to discuss with ur group. Don't argue or shout any1 down, nor interrupt, make sure U give points and make reasonable sense, don't repeat ur suggestions or findings. Smile while responding and if its possible, be the one to take down points and be concise about it, as the supervisor will ask that u submit ur findings on behalf of ur group.

Then an "addendum" will be given which u'll have to read thru to prepare ur slide. U shouldn't have more than 6-10slides, bur make it detailed if u can use animations to drive ur points from the addendum given, good one also. Pls note that u will be given 15mins to prepare ur slide and 5mins 2 present it. Remember while u r discussing with ur team, read ur addendum n note ur points. Then u'll butteress on ur point in ur slide presentation. Don't write stories, just give bullet points then explain thats why its called a powerpoint presentation. Be confident and bold, smile and focused, be sure of whatever point u make, even when they counter U and say u r wrong,always reinsist that to d best of ur own knowledge and how its obtainable(relating to ur addendum) that's wat u think. And remember to intoduce urself and what u r presenting and den thank d panel @ d end of ur presentation. Then remember don't stutter or sound unsure, twill count against U. Remember its 5mins 4 presentation and 20mins 4 preparing ur PPslide. Pls be confident ooooooo. Its germaine. And pls be calm and breatheeeeee, hold ur breathe and control ur pulse, anxiety and over excitement.

After d presentation, u'll go thru d interview stage, ds u'll b asked ur strenght, weakness, whr uv held a leadership role, wat process improvement idea do u have, ur level of creativity, alwaz remember to say u r a good team player, and u most prove and explain whr and how u were active as a team member and a team player. If u fit lie, lie ooo, nobody go ask U if na true or na lie, what is ur passion, why firstbank, why do u think we shld hire U, then know stuffs about FBN generally and read different interview questions.

Then after u r done for dat day. A week later u'll get an sms and email inviting u for a personality test. Then after answering it,u'll be sent an sms to update ur location, that whr u choose whr u wanna work, after which u'll wait as the whole process will be computed u must have a certain percentage score b4 u'll be invited to training sch, dats getting the almighty sms from FBN inviting U 4 medicals and training sch. So now yam and knife dey una hand.

I was at the assessment centre last year, made it to the training sch and FBN. Training sch was another interesting place. Quite Intensivvvvvvvvvvvvvve but fun. But above all prepare, prepare and prepare and pray pray pray as much as U can. Commit all to God and ask 4 favour. No overdo, remember overskill dey kill monkey.

Respectfully,
Xtanburg

Wish u all success and the best. Cheers

In addition, pls note that U shld try and prepare for essay writing also, garnish urself with the trends happening in d Nigerian Banking system and financial sector. Its the new trend in assessment centres, nt sure if workforce/FBN will adopt dat style. Bur its rather u prepare 4 d worse dan taken unaware.

Hope this helps. But on d whole, do Have a great one peeps...
Lemme know if u have any questions, and as soon as I'm free 2 respond, I'll fill d house in. Pls censor ur questions as I won't answer all.

Happinext: expect scenerio based questions mainly based on True, False, cant say. about 20 questions to be answered in 15 mins.
its simple, but just be fast. dont waste time on calculation as u can come back to ans them later if u still have time.

more to come

xtanburg: @dynssy, I responded to @Tonydoes last question @1am, and ds was wat I responded with......


Nooo, D group discussion is to test ur team participation and how well u can function as a team member. No one presents 4 d group, dey jst want to kn hw u can contribute to a team's growth and add value with ur infallible suggestions without shouting any1 down or interupting, giving each team member a fair hearing session.

Secondly, d addendum contains a case study U still need 2 read on ur own(not as a group or with a team), every1 has different addendum which u'll read and deduce ur finding and solutions in PPslide b4 U present to the panel.

No one will be appointed to speak on behalf of ur team, U can only appoint som1 to take down suggested points whc will still b submitted to ur Panelist.

Pls note: Last years group discussion was somewhat related to d addendum given, so twas easy to decipher solutions. Pls dnt forget to tk notes also during ur team discussIon, the panelist might decide not 2 ask 4 some1 2 tk d lead in taking note 4 d team, he/she might jst pick on u 2 submit ur own write-up. Expect anything, so bring ur A-game and be ready 4 anyfn.

Note: d group will nt appoint any1 4 anything, even 4 d presentation, as soon as U r accredited 2 participate in d AC, U are 100% on ur own even 4 d Group discussion, they only wanna observe ur team participation, ur confidence, vocal wit, presnetation and writing skill, hw well u can overcome pressure and still proffer solution to customer queries or organizational challenges.

Nobody dey know finish 4 AC, be calm, collected and set ur eyes on d goal, don't argue, use filler words(like yes, very true, absolutely, good, nice) and nod ur head to ur team members contibutions, as u write dnt be distracted or focus on writing, contribute to d discussion ooooooooo. Dress well, slp well, arrive on time and pls give FBN a reason 2 pick every1.

Bro! Thanks in millions time for the info.

Cheers....

xtanburg: @dhelper10,

Like I said in my previous lengthy post, U have to read different scenarios and select answers from your given options. I dnt think U need GMAT, but in-case, U might still prepare for it. Their tactic might have changed. the test time might be around 30 -50mins cant really remember that part now. the group discussion was 25mins. Might change this year dunno.4
Just prepare, I think I have given enough clues to chew on.

Cheers

xtanburg: @Cyril123... D ability test is paper based.

The case study was abt service and Process improvement, while d addendum was abt an issue with d staff leaving to anoda bank. So I was ask to make a PP presentation highlighting d problems and causes, den advice d Strategic Recruitment manager on how to control the issue, and to those who already had a soured taste and have made up their mind to leave(port), what corrective measure cld be adopted to retain them and still win tehm back. Sounds easy tho, but u have jst 15mins 2 prepare ur slides, master ur lines and present it to d panel in 5mins. Hp ds helps

xtanburg: @Cyril125...U have 2 read d addendum den ur answers wld be explnd in ur PP.

Secondly, FBN is a one stop shop 4 all banking services whc include Retail,Wholesale/commercial, corporate, Institutional,private and disapora banking. But basically FBN's strenght is Retail Banking and they hold sway in other arrays of banking solutions with over 750 branch network.

Retail deals with d average earner, that's whr Saving and current a/c falls in.
Wholesale/commercial deals with SMEs(small and medium scale biz)
Corporate deals with structured firms, and emerging corporate firm.
Institutional deals with Multinational corporations Oil and gas, telcom, building and construction, capital markt, manufacturing, conglomerate etc
Private deal with HNIs ( High networth Individuals), multi millonaire etc
Diaspora deals with Nigerians in foreign countries and continents.

Hope this helps...

flairlady: I just got this message.First Bank Trainee Phase 2.Please be informed that the assessment centre in Abuja would commence on 31/10/13.Venue and time would be communicated soon.This is the first message am getting am workforce.does this means they are still shortlisting?who else got this?