trizzy123:
please is there anyone here waiting to be called for KPMG AC. I wrote the test some months ago, passed and did documentation. Just curious if anyone is on this thread

Sure, there will be persons waiting to be called for assessment centre. You can call the HR to follow up though-07034036313, 08129114480.

Poch:


Instead of turning this thread into a flood of email-address-dropping, Dammy's idea was simply to search for shell foreign recruiters email address on social media (LinkedIn for instance)...and send them an introductory email of yourself and your application being under review for a while...he proposes that the foreign recruiters are more understanding and could assist you get scheduled for an interview.

Since you all agree that Shell HR staff have more important things to be doing than monitoring a NL thread, there is no reason this "crazy" idea should remain secret! So off you go guys...

Now that's the crazy idea...which isn't a bad one... But since it's about to derail this thread, can we now have some peace in here...

Thank you jare....the so-called crazy idea is derailing the thread. So has anyone who tried this 'idea' been scheduled for an interview? 56 pages on this thread and no one is talking about interview..God help us ooo..Please who has been scheduled for interview or who has done the interview?

joewiz:
Maybe shell might be sending mails based on serial number. they just rejected my guy whose serial number started with 18 followed by 6 digits. mine started with 20 with 6 digits so I can't tell if they've reached my number or not

I just wanna know if they've called or rejected some one and what's your serial number like?

it is not based on serial number. My ref number starts with 16 and my application is still under review.

Fishyvibes:


Please I need GMAT questions. Please send to victoriaigbinoba@yahoo.com not dragnet o. GMAT plssss. Thanks.

I do not have GMAT questions ooo....I got Barrons GMAT textbook and I also practiced online at www.testcentre-ng.com

Na wa ooo. This thread is almost 50 pages and no one has been notified of an interview. I wonder how many pages it would be when people get offer letters. Wetin we dey talk sef?

Aatom:


Partner interview is always going to be different from a 'regular' face to face interview talk less of a phone interview. The purpose is to see if your personality match what the company wants. Therefore, it is going to be you gisting with the partner to help you relax to show your real self. And also, remember the partner is a senior staff (maybe for that particular role) so they know the role well and can talk about it.

I believe shell phone interview is with HR officer who is strictly looking for if/how you exhibited CAR and if you have it which leads to the many follow up questions. Making the two experience totally different.

My advice: During phone interview assume it is face to face and act like it is. Gesture like you would during a face to face conversation and remain calm.

I believe you are right. However, not all the interviewers are HR staff. Mine was a guy who had stayed with d company for 24 years. I can't remember his position sha.

Adortem:

Why would you say an interviewer is definately not trained,and why did you describe your interview as horrible?

Well....I have attended other interviews since then and I know what a good interview should be. The interviewer is trained being that he knows what he is looking for. Shell interviewers definitely know what they want and know the right candidates whether thru phone or face to face. But the aspect in which he is not trained is in conversing with a candidate. And many interviewers are not trained in this respect. An interview should be a conversation where the interviewee learns more about the role and the company and likewise the interviewer learns more abt y d candidate is right for d job. My best interview so far has been my KPMG partner interview with Toyin Gbagi .and why do I say so? Because it was a conversation. I didnt feel the pressure or anxiety that comes with interviews. It was so relaxed and it felt like we were gisting but that doesnt mean I wasnt been assessed. I learnt abt d role, d company, d challenges she faced on her journey to partnership and at d same time, i tried 2 convince her y I was d right candidate. My shell interview was so different from that. I was shakin d whole time, felt d pressure and nervousness and the interview questions were so difficult. The man would ask like 6 follow up questions from one scenario. It was crazy. How would I have performed well under such conditions? Well...nevertheless, there are a good number of people who scaled through. So evryone shd prepare really well. Prepare for follow up questions and pls dont try 2 make anything up. U will be caught. And just be confident. And above all, pray.

sparklebaby:
I feel the dynamics of phone interview s differ. Although I want to believe shell recruiters are well trained, I understand that it is easier for your interviewer to feel you and connect with you more, if you guys were conversing eye ball to eye ball. It is even often said that 90% of communication is nonverbal. That is, if I stand in your front, and we are having a conversation, 90% of what you understand from me is not as a result of the words from my mouth, but rather, body movement, gestures, etc. They all matter.

If given the opportunity to choose, me, I'd choose face to face interview. Even if it means having to travel.

You're very correct. When I had my phone interview in 2013, I didnt connect with the interviewer at all. And I can't say if their interviewers are well trained but whoever interviewed me was definitely not trained. The interview was just horrible.

engineergifto:
Please I dont really want to say much until I confirm shell actually sent the message. my application status is still showing under review. I believe it should change to pending interview before I get the mail. the message sent was from SPDC and not DoNotReply@...... So I believe someone might be taking advantage of the recruitment process. I have sent a mail to shell and when I get their reply then I will know how authentic the message is. Lets just hope for the best. GOOD MORNING ALL.

Yeah, it's scam. I guessed as much when I saw that the email was from SPDC and not Shell. Shell recruitment is handled centrally. So you should not even be contacted by nigerian HR at this stage. Like I said before, you will be notified via email from Shell if you are selected for an interview. Thats when your status can change to 'pending interview'.

kaka22:

Can you share what to expect in KPMG aptitude test? I've done the business awareness test and passed. They may soon call me for the aptitude test and I want to be prepared before then...

Take your time to go through the thread. You would definitely get useful information.

olaplenti:
Pls randolphgow I am finding it difficult passing SJT. Pls in serious need of help for future exams that would be written. My email is deborah.onaolapo@gmail.com

Hmmm, KPMG has definitely beefed up their recruitment process. There was no SJT and current affairs questions as at when I applied last year. To pass SJT, you need to know what the company is looking for. Go to their website and find out their values. You may also find useful information on their careers page. So you answer the questions based on what the company wants. I recently did SJT for Shell recruitment and passed. For example, Shell wants people who can work in teams and they place emphasis on having strong relationships. Practice SJTs online . And just trust God. If its your job, you would get it. All the best.

bronich:

i got same message from spdc, cant open the link

What did the message say?

For those persons asking if status has changed to 'awaiting interview' or expecting phonecall from Shell, Shell will notify you via email if you have been selected for an interview. I applied in 2013. I got an email say 2 weeks after successful completion of my tests notifying me for an interview. 3 weeks after, I got an email with a link to book a time for my interview. And the interviewer called me at the time of the interview. So based on that, Shell will likely notify some persons for interview soon.