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MackyNaija:
You are very right! The plan was to chase the same salary I was earning in California or slightly less but it happened way better than anticipated.
Truthfully, I got "lucky"!
***WHERE luck = "opportunity" + "preparedness"

Gist deh:
First stage: HR Questionnaire with over 10 questions on why I am looking for a new job and how my experience fits into each of the job requirements. (very easy, no pressure)

Second stage: Hiring Manager
Asked behavioural and general questions + one rugged brain teaser about light bulb and switches (my head wan catch fire) She gave me a hint and I answered the question. (relaxed $ easy)

Third and Fourth stage - Technical, Wednesday and Thursday: Senior QE (about 8 yrs experience) and Principal QE (about 25 yrs experience).
The 4th stage was more relaxed! Person wey go give you job no go stress you! (normal difficulty for both). I knew that if I passed this stage, I'd get the job.

Up till this point, I was interviewing for the Senior QE role.
The decision to assign you to the Senior or Principal role would depend on your ability - Na then I sense say hot pepper deh wait for me for front.

Fifth/Final stage: Senior Quality Manager and Director of Quality...
I was called on Friday morning around 10 am by the manager to see if I could fix the last video interview for the same day...

***I had previously learned on Nairaland that when an Amer1can asks you "Can you get this report ready before close of work?" (No be question them deh ask you), it actually means "I need this report ready BY the close of work".***

...the Director wanted to go on leave and he'd like to conclude the interview if I was available and the Hiring manager said "you cannot prepare for an interview like this so moving it to prep will not help you, its either you know it or you don't".... Na so our two burst laugh!

The interview: Case Study (very high pressure)
The package holding the question and spreadsheet was sent 10 minutes before the interview (Nothing like take-home presentation). Here, nobody can save you, if you no know am, you no know am and you die well.

It was an excel sheet of data that had to be analyzed: Chai! My bread and butter! Same shi I have been doing almost every day and at a minimum thrice weekly for the last 24 months!!!!!

**I started.. shared my screen and had to say my thoughts aloud so they could access my problem-solving/data analysis skills... Na this kind thing I deh like, interview to separate wheat from chaff. Test of true ability.

In 30 minutes I was done with the analysis and summarized my findings which I sent as a mock email to a VP.

Kai! I struggled to hold back tears of joy on the video call as I knew I had blasted it!

The Director said Excellent! They had used this same data for multiple people and no one had ever analyzed it like this.
Oboy! Cold catch me... That was when I realised the position of Principal Engineer was looking possible.
Principal level is a role that requires 8 to 12 years of pure QE experience but I had dismantled it at roughly 7 total years of experience, - less than 3 as a QE!!!

When I hear the salary on Monday morning as HR call... my brain jam! Wayyyy over $100k. If you know how much G-wagon be, na around that amount be the salary or solve the math below.
If G-wagon = $x , 'Hammer' Factor, Y = 0.95 to 1.15 and Macky's salary, Z = $x * Y
Find Z [abeg forgive my nonsense equation, na over happiness cause am]
I don hammer for this country! An amount I never thought I could earn as an annual rate in my entire career as an Engineer here.
Words cannot express the joy!


The future is bright. We are overjoyed! Paccus, manage this pishure!
Cali Gas price na $4.69, Texas Gas price na $2.49.... Everything go deh on sale for Texas!!!

motajike:
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This isn't true please. I got 297 in GRE, finished with a 2.78 on a scale of 5 which is a 2-2, and I still got full funding. We have been told several times it is not based on GRE alone, they look at the whole package. I don't have a single publication but I had an interview with the staff that gave me funding and I packaged myself well and aligned my research interests with hers. That is all that matters. Getting a high score in GRE and having no similar interest with any faculty may not get you anywhere.

CeokRicchezza:
Hello guys, I have a room in Shomolu axis. I believe I learn faster and understand better when someone is showing me personally than video watching.

I want to learn how to use Adobe illustrator, InDesign, SketchUp, Maya etc. Not all though but I'll gladly share my space with anyone willing to teach me as we both cohabit

Note: You are not paying rent. Gracias

Cyril009:
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/certifications/

Picricchem:
Glory be to God!

UZAD:
In my case I have to book with Troy, bcoz their 1:20 came faster, also considering available date, tuition fee also was a factor compared to my SOA.

I may change institution if I still desire after securing my visa by his grace.

You can imagine CSU said April for 1:20,
Buffalo Zero funding.

Guy let's team up we can easily motivate each other by reminding and getting material sharing the cost. WhatsApp

iPhone 5s for sale little crack but does not affect the screen call/Whatsapp

Eldirecto:
I contacted u by mail, u dipdn't respond.

Digbick:
Good.

Ritamarie166:
I contacted my referees and they said they’ve not gotten any mail from UI, what can I do please?

Mhizjay:
Mine is also showing pending till now although I applied for Petroleum economics, energy and law. I don't think there's any departmental test...
Why didn't I receive a mail for TPE though?

tolajay:
Is anyone signed up to Data Camp?

I just subscribed to their annual premium plan at a discounted price for $99.

Hoping the journey to becoming a data analyst will be swift.

SpatialKing:
iNGO...

GIS and Data Analytics Manager

Kingsbridge:
learn system analyst, I wish someone gave me this advise during my school days