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Mark05:
I think Civil Engineers where not shortlisted from the beginning of the process based on some friends I know. I don't know about electrical or mechanical engineering.
But is that person a Chemical Engineer

I’m a civil engineer and I know like 5 others that were shortlisted. I think just 2-3 of my engineering friends were dropped at the beginning

Ellaposh:
Boss, so you mean they will send like 3mail.

1. To let them know they pass the test
2. For them to fill out the form
3. The final mail

They sent 2 mails, 1&2 were in the first, then the second mail had the invitation showing date and venue. The mails were like a week apart

Haleefah:
My question is, are the case studies given to candidates related to their course of study or just random case studies?
Thank you

The case studies were random, mostly centred around business and management scenarios.

At the AC, once documentation was completed, there were no personal questions. No one asked about academic background, field of study, or prior experience.
There were also no questions or case studies requiring prior knowledge of NLNG or the oil and gas industry even

Online Proctored SHL Test - Ended 1st February.
The test then was very different by the way. Straight forward, no batch 1&2, no assessment 1&2. So I have a feeling we might see some changes in the timeline and exercises too going forward.

Progression emails were sent in the first week of April

Assessment Centre: between May - June

There was strict time control. For every exercise, there was always someone to clearly announce when time was up. Nobody wanted to overdo it, so everyone respected the timing.

During the group exercise, we were instructed to write our agreed solutions directly on the flip chart provided * it was a flip chart not board* . In my session, the case studies were mostly qualitative, though I suspect they have a mix of qualitative and quantitative scenarios in their case bank.

The presentation exercise also used a flip chart format. You would prepare everything in one room, and once time was up, you were escorted to another room to present using the same flip chart.

Personally, I tend to freestyle assessment centres and aptitude tests. I believe you can’t fully “prepare” for them, how you think, structure information, and respond under pressure carries you about 90% of the way.

That said, I went into the assessment centre with basically zero preparation ready to wing it as it comes. Looking back, a bit of research would have helped. Similar to the SHL test, those who attended later sessions (especially after the first week in Abuja) appeared slightly better prepared than those of us who went in early because they had a bit of information on what to expect at-least.


Sha last last, preparation aside, your thought process and composure still heavily influences your performance.

Nimora:
Please tell about it
I’m interested

It was an interesting experience, even though I didn’t get an offer. Overall, it was a very valuable learning opportunity.

The numbers were quite high maybe between 600-750 candidates. They assessed 20 candidates per day, 5 days a week, for about two weeks in each location: Abuja, Lagos, and Port Harcourt.

Each day, the 20 candidates were divided into two groups: A1–10 and B1–10. To maintain objectivity, your number became your identity for the day. So instead of introducing yourself by name, you’d say, “I’m A4,” for example. Group A and Group B had separate waiting rooms.

There were three exercises: a group exercise, a fact-finding exercise, and a presentation.

Group Exercise

We were split into smaller groups of five (e.g., A1–5, A6–10). Five invigilators were already seated around the room, observing. We were specifically instructed not to engage with them, and you wouldn’t know which assessor was evaluating you.
Each candidate received a document containing about six or seven case studies, each with different objectives. For the first 40 minutes, we were not allowed to communicate we had to analyse and take notes individually.
Afterwards, we had 20–30 minutes to discuss and agree on solutions, which we then wrote on a board.

Fact-Finding Exercise

This was the most interesting part. You’re given a task with almost no information. The assessors hold the detailed information, so you must ask precise and relevant questions within about 10 minutes to build your case.
My task was to choose between two NGOs for a donation. After gathering information, I had 5 minutes to structure my thoughts and present my recommendation.
Then came the twist, the assessors challenged your choice using information you may not have uncovered. At that point, you either stand your ground or switch sides. If you switch, they test your consistency by trying to push you back to your original decision.

I chose to stand my ground because I believed I had asked the most relevant questions and could defend my position confidently and I wasn’t really convinced with the points they brought up. Some candidates switched sides even twice 🤣

Presentation

After lunch, we had the presentation exercise. We were given a 10-page document about a business and asked to determine whether it could meet HQ’s targets. If yes, explain why; if not, explain why; and suggest additions or removals where necessary.

The key lesson here: every detail in the document matters. The follow-up questions were very specific sometimes even unexpectedly random.

It was a full day event from 7am to about 4pm but definitely worth the experience. TBH I was quite confident when I got home but it is what it is. After getting an email that I couldn’t get in “at that time” seeing the ad for this recruitment was the final nail. Anyways we move.

UcBren:
We bless God

Has anyone ever gone to an AC before?

I was shortlisted for the last AC

I'm looking for a copy of An attestation of non conviction of a criminal offence from the Ministry of mines and steel development which is now the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development.

Started mine with mtn had to switch to airtel. But everything went on smoothly, even the upload was almost instant.

Funny enough the email for the survey went straight to spam. Luckily they sent a follow up email, if not. Hmmm

Couldn’t even sleep properly 😪