Dear NLders,

Does anyone have the idea on what this kind of test may look like? it is an experienced position and there is going to be an hour paper based ability assessment. Anyone please.

I was also invited,they said they will giv som examples,can u pls send me the address I mistakenly deleted before I printed,where exactly in alausa pls?

ayo jango:

I was also invited,they said they will giv som examples,can u pls send me the address I mistakenly deleted before I printed,where exactly in alausa pls?

NECA House, Plot A2, Hakeem Balogun way, central biz district alausa kja.

do u have any idea what we are about to face?

was also invited for the text and i have no idea as to wat to expect wow, thot it was going to be an interview.

I have a friend who seved there,she said if you are emplyed you have hit gold,she managed to buy a small car b4 she finished

ayo jango:

I have a friend who seved there,she said if you are emplyed you have hit gold,she managed to buy a small car b4 she finished

did she have any idea as to how the test are done?

i was also invited for the test. i never knew tests are conducted for experienced applicants. i wonder what to expect.

no one seems to know the format of the test it seems.

relax guys. let's just hope in God. possibly Gmat. besides they stated they'd give us samples before we start exam.

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is this what everyone got?:[/i]
Dear Applicant,



In respect to your application for the position of Trade Marketing Representative in British American Tobacco. We hereby invite you for a test.

This is a requirement for you to be considered for the other stages of the recruitment process.



It is a one-hour paper-based ability assessment which assesses critical reasoning abilities. Test samples will be provided at the test venue to help you get familiar with the question types.



Please find details of your invite below:



Date: 1st June 2011



Time: 11:00am (Candidates are expected to arrive 30 minutes earlier for the screening exercise)





Venue: NECA House, Plot A2, Hakeem Balogun Way, Central Business District, Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos.



Required Materials: A copy of this invite, Pencil, Eraser, Calculator and a means of identification. These include:

ü Drivers License;

ü International Passport

ü National Identity Card



Contact: Deola Ibitola would be your host. In event of any queries, contact me at bat@kimberly-ryan.net or call 07042200562

Best regards.

i wonder how many of us were called.
besides, is that an experienced stuff as u guys are saying? can even remember the requirement for the application again.

The timing is different. Mine is for 9.00am. I really hope there are many slots for that position. Bn an experienced poisition, who would fink of test again. Anyways, FYI: going by the past record of Ryan, the test is goina be complete GMATs and u really need ur speed.
@edeone: I see u. Ur signature sold u out. See ya on mon.

I also got the same invitation.Can anybody who has an idea of what the test looks like tell us what to expect?

I got the invitation too but dont think am ready to leave where i am,but will still come and write. Am sure they will recruit lots of people because from the advert,they intend to cover areas that are large geographically. North,South south,south west. Let me post the advert down here for you guys.


British American Tobacco West Africa Job 2011. BAT invites applications from eligible candidates or the vacancy of Trade Marketing Representative. Interested & Eligible candidates can apply before the last date of online submission the application form. BAT invites applications from for the following positions and the details are given below

Post Title: Trade Marketing Representative
Last Date: 6th May, 2011
Location: North, Middle Belt, South East, South West
Website: www.batwaacareers.com
Requirements of Post:
First degree or equivalent in Marketing, Social sciences or related qualification from a reputable higher institution.
Excellent written and verbal communication (in English).
High degree of Computer literacy and competency in the use of Microsoft Office tools
Prior experience in Trade Marketing, Brand and Trade Programmes deployment.
Knowledge of the FMCG industry in the retail environment.
Negotiating and influencing skills.
Outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to develop and maintain relationships with Clients, external suppliers and commercial partners.
Self starter, keen and confident to use own initiative
Must be able to drive and possess a valid Drivers’ License
Should have a minimum of three years working experience

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How to apply:
Interested & Eligible candidates click here for more information & apply online.

i guess the dates for the test are different, i got a different date and not 1st Of June

My test is on the 30th which is a public holiday.would d test still hold no one in hr is available for enquiries

i just heard from an insider that the test is usually SHL tests. I also heard its an entry level position and i wonder why they stated 'at least 3 years working experience'. Anyway i would write the test to see what its all about though.

pls, i receive d mail too but am in abuja. Did anyone have idea if deir is a center in abuja.

TANKS

There Is Notin we can ever do right In Naija so sad ,at test venue time all rubbish I tell you.

what is shl?

wow, come see as dem turn experienced applicants to yeye. oya line up, start to dey march, to the venue, left ,right, left, right.
a test that was billed to start by 3.30pm started around 6pm. the questuions were quite simple sha, but the time was damned too short.

question wen suppose be one hr, them turn am to 40mins, 20mins for each paper, i say we can never do anytin right in naija kimberly ryan i hail una oh

[color=#000099]I have a friend who seved there,she said if you are emplyed you have hit gold,she managed to buy a small car b4 she finished.[/color]

That your friend must have have told you [b]what she got [/b]and [b]not the Truth of how she got it [/b]except she served in a managerial capacity.

wow, come see as dem turn experienced applicants to yeye. oya line up, start to dey march, to the venue, left ,right, left, right.
a test that was billed to start by 3.30pm started around 6pm. the questuions were quite simple sha, but the time was damned too short.


so was it just verbal reasoning and numerical reasoning-maths and english in short??

i was invited for the test but i missed it. Any opportunity for writing it gain

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lahips:

that was the most organized test i have ever heard of,i was there myself and they kept to time,before 9:30am the first set was over with their test,i heard someone say its an entry position,i doubt that from the job description and requirements,was even surprised they choose to have a test for experienced hands,thought my flight ticket will be refunded,well am on my way back,waiting for my flight,that was my first test ever,the verbal was cool and the numerical reminded me of secondary school,whatever,let me grab a bite before i faint.if i make it fine if not am back to my work.those guys r funny i saw a corper that served in the company i work with there,he also came for the test and was surprised to see me.later people

lucky you, wen did you write urs? was it monday i dont think so becus if it was u wud not be saying it was orginazed. i wrote the test around after six, was there for 3pm, menh rubbish and how can u set a test for expirenced hire ? Just wanted to see how the test was like if not I wud not have written. One gets up to a levels were all u need to do is an interview and show what you got to offer in the real world out there.

edeone:

lucky you, wen did you write urs? was it monday i dont think so becus if it was u wud not be saying it was orginazed. i wrote the test around after six, was there for 3pm, menh rubbish and how can u set a test for expirenced hire ? Just wanted to see how the test was like if not I wud not have written. One gets up to a levels were all u need to do is an interview and show what you got to offer in the real world out there.

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Ours was not so nice, but still wrote yah notin to lose jare, but heard from a friend that the pay is not so fantastic but its a gud place for a change and they got some nice fringe benefit so. Make we dey see sha as they wan do am cause peepo plenty wen come write on monday oh.

test for experienced candidates?, only in Nigeria

saxywale:

test for experienced candidates?, only in Nigeria

i dey tell u was so sad, at a point was almost believing it was an entry level ting, but hey we are in Naija were anytin happens na we dey find how to change work na.