Have you ever travelled a long distance for a job opportunity, only to be turned away at the door due to a misunderstanding? That's exactly what happened to me recently with Dragnet Solutions Nigeria, who were conducting a Computer Based Test (CBT) on behalf of ExxonMobil Nigeria.

Here's the story: I applied for the Process Engineer position advertised on the official ExxonMobil Nigeria career page. The requirements clearly stated a Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering with over 5 years of experience – no mention of a specific classification. Feeling confident in my qualifications (including a Master's degree!), I submitted my application.

Thrilled to get shortlisted, I received an invitation from Dragnet Solutions Nigeria for the CBT in Abuja. Despite the distance and related expenses, I was eager for the opportunity. But upon arrival, my excitement turned to disappointment.
Apparently, according to Dragnet, my application was disqualified because I didn't have a Second Class Upper degree classification. This came as a shock, as the advertised requirements for Process Engineer never mentioned this!
The only position requiring a Second Class Upper, to my knowledge, was the Graduate Engineer role. To make matters worse, I had already provided details of my highest qualification (Master's degree) with the CGPA on the ExxonMobil application page.

The Takeaway:
This experience left me frustrated and out of pocket. It raises questions about clear communication of eligibility requirements. While mistakes happen, companies conducting recruitment processes like Dragnet Solutions Nigeria have a responsibility to ensure accurate information reaches candidates.