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annastacia15:
Hello everyone,

Well I want to update on the test written last month, because surprisingly, Ecobank test format is very scarce online, I checked virtually every site there was, for a clue to the kind of questions asked,but couldn't get any.

To start with, gatecrashing for Ecobank exams are not allowed. You are either invited or not.

The exam started at 9:45am, original time was 9am, so for those working already, u can be sure that they usually keep to time.

Calculators are allowed and you need a pencil for shading, make sure to staple one passport photo to ur cv before getting there.

The exam format is shl, quantitative and verbal. The examiner will explain the steps involved to answer the questions and then everyone will be asked to solve 3 examples each on both the quantitative and verbal question paper. These examples do not form part of your score as the answers to the examples will be called out before you start your work.

My personal advice will be to start with the verbal questions when u are asked to start. The verbal comes with 13 passages and 4 questions under each passage. The options are true, false and cannot say. Another thing most people don't know is when answering questions on SHL, do not use any previous knowledge u have about that topic to answer the questions, focus on the passage, whatever is not in the passage is false or cannot say. Do not use your previous knowledge to answer the question even if it sounds right, if it's not in the passage, forget it.

For the quantitative, there are lots of graph representation. All the diagrams are given to u on a separate sheet to make your work easier. Just look at the question and locate what graph or piechart will help u answer your questions, all these will be shown to u at the beginning by the examiner.

Total questions: 92
Total time: one hour (1hr
You have to very swift and accurate in ur work.

I wrote the test on September 26 and got my result a week after. I passed the test.

Wish all of you success in your endeavours

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Jakeattah:
I got the mail to update my profile and preffered test location. I followed the link and mpleted the form. But anytime I try to submit, it says they already have my records I can't submit twice.
And I havnt received any confirmation mail.

Guys please help o

Jakeattah:
I got the mail to update my profile and preffered test location. I followed the link and mpleted the form. But anytime I try to submit, it says they already have my records I can't submit twice.
And I havnt received any confirmation mail.

Guys please help o

clemz88:
bro ithink I saw you in last years sterling recruitment thread. Weren't u invited for interview

chingydaboss: Sup.. dey hv started d lectures already.. u shud try nd get their number in ur state, cos registration is on going nd u their next xamz,will b in december....

sugaristic: Yes I did.

CHLOE007: I strongly believe you would receive your invites soonest,No worries and it would be wise to go to the headoffice to know wassup.All is well

Test-Feb 11 2014
Documentation-March
Panel/one on one/medicals-June
Patience and Prayers is highly needed for Gtb's recruitment process..at the end it pays off.

CHLOE007: TS invites already rolling in....Make una check mail o....#Grateful heart#faithful God#26june Medicals

sholay2011: Are you serving in Lagos? If yes, I may know you.

Cheers.

sholay2011: Bro, I didn't even scale through the first stage o (almost did sha). I actually was mentally disconnected from the job when I learnt it's actually a job at North Central of Nigeria, not Lagos! Also, that the person (s) is (are) expected to resume work by October 19 or so (and I would still be doing my NYSC by then; finishing next year February btw). Also, it's actually a SALES job, forget the grammar: 'RETAIL DEVPT MANAGER'...lol.

So, I was already disinterested in the job after being told all this before we even started sef. Then, during d test (in which time was obviously a constraint, but I ain't complaining about that), a female invigilator stopped me after seeing my nysc ID card on my table (as a means of identication) and challenged me that how did I even get to enter the exam hall since I'm still a corps member When no be say na me invite myself for aptitude test!

They almost wavered it for us that were quite close to the cut-off sha but whatever, 'wasn’t interested in the job after the 'enlightenment'. Nevertheless, the experience was worth it and big congrats to those that passed. I am not making excuses for not passing, I am just sure the job wasn't for me in the first place.

Our best is yet to come. Thanks bro dcaliph for your help till this stage. I appreciate.

EngrSirwhite: Just keep trying. Hopefully, u will be invited soon

EngrSirwhite: 24th July. wot about u?

EngrSirwhite: 24th July. wot about u?

CHLOE007: Congrats dear...well,the last time I checked you are the one to write on any essay of your choice particulary on issues trending in the globe.it would be great you begin your research now and know your essay by heart.I also didn't have my original university certificate as at when I had predocumentation(February),I only tendered my notification of result and explained to the hrrep that it wasn't available yet and I await TS now,so that shldnt be an issue,just try and get it before TS resumption..All the best

EngrSirwhite: Just got an invite for documentation and preinterview bt am a little bit skeptical about it. I don't knw if dey could still allow us to chose an essay topic for ourselves. However, I don't have my original university degree certificate, I only have my statement of result. plz pals, I need ur suggestions

Ferdybaba: Hi guys, my friend told me about getting a regret mail after doing the personality test, so I decided to apply and do the test so I can decipher what they expect from applicants, not that I need the job or even have any interest in banking. So I applied, did the test and got another mail asking me to do an aptitude test, implying that I passed the Personality test... Am just here to give tips and headsup to those who are yet to write the said test.The test is scenario based, they present u with a possible scenario and ask u to rank in order of wat u will 'most likely do' or 'least likely do' when in such a situation....my tips are as followed;

1. You are not being timed, so don't answer in a hurry. Try to read and understand what the situation entails and what u can reasonably do.
2. They want u to be consistent in your answers cos the test is meant to investigate if you are a team player or a self starter(someone who loves to work alone)
3. In my opinion, I believe they need more of team players, so your 'most likely' choice from the options should be the one that reflects a team player.
4. Some of the scenarios wish to know if u have the ability to take initiative and the likelyhood of you relating with your manager when the situation demands it.
5. You will be provided with 5 random options, you should rearrange them by placing in ranking order what u would have done, your most likely answer should be dragged and moved to number1, then 2,3,4 are other options which are u may also take in order of preference,and finally u will place the 'least likely' u would take in any scenarios as the number 5....pls ensure u rearrange in this order so that to reflect ur strength accordingly.
6. pls don't compromise ur team playing attitude, cos if u do, it will reflect that u are not consistent...consequently leading to u failing the test.
7. Trust God and I wish u good success.

Kind Regards...

ifeoluwanik: Hi all, pls I'd like to know what I should do in this situation: I received a mail in my spambox for a panel interview on thursday but I just saw it today which is friday. I don't know what to do. Should I send them a mail back explaining myself or what?

pchax: Your post was informative but permit me to ask, which Federal University did you graduate from that those who don't have a solid academic background graduate with a 2.1. In my school, those type of people would barely survive the first year.
I have a solid academic background (All distinctions in WAEC with a couple of good Maths Olympiad performances), I am quick at learning, I work hard and I managed to finish with a 3.56 (was never on a 2.1 until my last semester). I am also a product of a federal University not just any Federal University. GREAT IFE!

Olutola88: This piece is for those undergraduates that will like to seek for jobs after school but do not have solid connection. A 1st class or 2.1 will help you AVOID or ALLEVIATE the labour market frustration. Nevertheless, the ones that have influential parents, uncles and aunts can also take a cue from it because it is easier to help someone with a good result.

I am a recent graduate from a Nigerian Federal University. I finished with a strong 2.1 but I wish I made a 1st class. I would have made that First class if I were very hard working. I know many people are like me, they would have had better grades if they were more serious. What I'm saying in essence is that most of us are powerful beyond measures but we do not realize how powerful we could be.

Finishing with a 2.1 is just about having 3.5 out of total 5.0 CGPA. One can achieve this by mixing Bs with Cs in your courses. I had many friends that didn't have solid academic background, weren't very quick at learning but struggled to finish with 3.5, 3.6 after a lot of hard work. Not to talk of many of you that are sharp, it's just that you are too lazy. I was also a lazy brat but that's bygone because I've learnt my lessons.

As a result of the very high rate of unemployment in Nigeria, employers use all possible strategies to pre screen as many as possible applicants and the most popular is the class of degree.

9 out of every 10 Graduate Trainee adverts ask for a minimum of 2.1. The other thing they use in pre screening is age and many also require to have a minimum of 5 credits including maths and english @ one sitting for O'level.


Now let's analyze it: By the time KPMG, Ernst & Young, PWC, Akintola Deloitte, Shell, Chevron, Exxon Mobil, Total, Schlumberger, Diamond Bank, GTB, Zenith, First Bank, Nigerian Stock Exchange, P&G, Unilever, Honey well, Nestle, Cadbury, Guiness, Nigerian Breweries, Consolidated Breweries, PZ Cussons, etc all advertise graduate trainee positions and they all ask for a minimum of 2.1. How do you think someone that finished with a 2.2 will feel?

I'm currently observing NYSC and I've been applying for jobs. Many of my fellow corps members always ask me to share latest job openings with them but many of them have not been able to apply for any because they finished with below 2.1. I hope we all have an idea how frustrating this could be, for you not to have the privilege to prove yourself even when you might be better and more employable than some of us that finished with 2.1 and 1st class.

As I'm writing this piece, I have two friends that just got job offers from a reputable multinational company in Nigeria. Guess what? They are both still serving and will resume immediately after NYSC in October. You know what? One of them finished with a 1st class and the other with a strong 2.1.

I know some of you will ask about me, I'm also at the last stage of interview and I have reached some recruitment stages in other good companies. All I need is Almighty God's favour and your prayers can also help land a job offer in some days time *lol*.

Many of us have been misled. We've been made to believe that even if you finish with good grades, you still won't get a good job in Nigeria if you don't have connection. For those that will listen, I can confidently tell you that we still have Firms that act with INTEGRITY in Nigeria, Organizations that will hire you based on your abilities, Companies that will not compromise standards, Employers that will give you an offer without knowing even a gate man. Many Multinationals in Nigeria fall in that category. At least, I know of Klynveld Peat Marwick Goerdeler (KPMG) and Procter & Gamble(P&G). We have many others but those are the two I've had comprehensive experience with.

Finishing with a 2.1 is very easy only if one can put in the required effort and above all pray to God. For the atheists, just keep working hard, working smart and always have a destination. I know you will believe in God someday*lmao*

In Conclusion, one of the commonest things in life is seeing talented people that are unsuccessful. Many of us are gifted but we are just too lazy to make the best use of our potential. If Talent sleeps, Hard work will outshine Talent.

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jay55: pls my name is joy i was asked to come for uba test pls who can help me ive gone before and i failed i dont wan2 fail dis one

happydasy: gmat is ur friend

moscobabs: When SARS (Severe acute respiratory syndrome) broke out between November 2002 and July 2003, we saw how the authorities of China and Hong Kong managed the whole situation. They did not blame anybody, they just went to work and were successful in containing it even though it claimed 775 lives and affected over 8,000 people. Their governments funded their local scientists and worked with scientists all over the world. When the bird (avian) influenza also broke out, we saw how the various nations reacted, no one blamed anybody.

When MERS (Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus) broke out in Saudi Arabia affecting Qatar, Malaysia, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Oman, Algeria, Bangladesh, the Philippines, the United Kingdom, and the United States, all the various governments worked together to battle the resistant strain and no one blamed anyone until the situation was brought under control. When polio vaccine was brought to Nigeria, Nigerians were blaming the West. When ebola broke out in Nigeria, Nigerians are blaming the West. I think we should also blame the West for our lack of electricity, or what do you think? Since it is the West that has been voting for and electing our leaders since 1999.

Are people not aware of the fact that from the beginning of time, epidemics and pandemics of diseases have always been with us? I just wonder why some people keep saying this is the end times...lol! Diseases and outbreaks have been with humanity right from day one. My hand is paining me, I've been typing since morning, who do you think I should blame?

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