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CaptEngr:
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

CaptEngr:
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

airsaylongcome:
they are more business related I’d say. So our case study for example was about a contact centre and the challenges and opportunities for improvement for their operations

airsaylongcome:
For the group exercise, the biggest takeaway was time management. My group, we had a dedicated time keeper who kept prompting about time remaining. Very important. That made sure we knew what time we were working with. Also, WRITE YOU DECISIONS ON THE FLIPCHART AS SOON AS THE GROUP AGREES. DO NOT WAIT TO THE END TO WRITE EVERYTHING, or “injury” and cry will be many. One group did not write any group decision. That completely screwed their day. Some groups everyone got hired, while none got hired in other groups. Collaborate don’t compete in this task

The group task isn’t about the loudest or the most dominant. People tried to talk over each other and that’s not a good impression. You will need a Group lead, a secretary and time keeper. Many people tried to hold one of these. In my opinion it is not important. You have to be a team player. It is however important for people to fill these roles.

Presentation, go and get used to using flip chart. I don’t think you will use PowerPoint. My presentation task was horrible, I spent maybe 30 mins just looking at the case study blank while the other guy preparing with me just Dey write dey go. My entire presentation was in one page, divided the page into two halves, one half identified the problems the other, my proposed solutions. Rest of it was what you guys today call “vibes and inshallah”. I almost cried after that task.

Another advice, you will be “spoilt” with food. Don’t be like me that thought they will be evaluating how you eat and was “forming”. I didn’t have breakfast before going and hunger was dragging me like a small generator with bad plugs. I still didn’t eat any of the stuff offered for breakfast. Just had maybe tea and a fruit. Whereas the people who flew in from abroad for their AC descended on that breakfast with “aggression”. Chop sandwich, chop fruit, drink juice, lick dessert. It’s already paid for by NLNG, might as well start experiencing the NLNG lifestyle. So far, you guys haven’t seen NLNG staff. You will see them on AC day. When you see them, you will know them even without an ID. Like one guy said during my AC, “these people are FRESH!”

CaptEngr:
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.

Devabba:
The test is surprisingly easier than y'all thought. Can't give out more information but it's actually basic and not what you might thought if you gauge your understanding with the practice one. Hint: easier

LincolnOnyeabor:
Why are you asking??

Sadiq4764:
This month

Sadiq4764:
Last I heard HR sent an internal memo that all departments should signify the number of new staffs they need

Profitcost:
The issue of raising the minimum wage will only end up tripling inflation. Can the state government afford to pay for this? How many are currently paying the N30,000 minimum wage? Assuming the NLC agrees to a new minimum wage of N150,000, can the private sector afford to pay this amount? This would mean that only the federal government pays the minimum wage, which will heavily impact the cost of goods and services.

22just:
Are you playing?

Gensanusi:
Is first 28 days, but if you are posted to office within your LGA in your address, in civil service rule you may only get 30% of the allowance, the more the distance of your address in your appointment letter to the place of your deployment the more the pay. E.g if your address is lugbe Abuja and you are posted to NARSDA HQ, You are not supposed benefits anything.
Married personnel get more pay than single also especially those with children.

Bj01:
I collected close to a million last two yrs from my place of work.

Woow. So they still pay. Thanks for your response




uote author=Haleefah post=129888919]Pls does FG still pay first 29 days hotel allowance

Abdull01:
I've heard this from like 3 different sources today

ZARAMITE:
Enough of that PhD holder conversations, after all, he is currently employed with a steady income, he is looking for upgrades & public sympathy. We need updates for fresh graduates leaving in this forum without any means of income at the moment.

Zoulyadaini:
Recruitment has nothing to do with their settling...

kkkp:
The new GMs are yet to settle down properly.

Sadiq4764:
Any latest info on NPA ?

Hussen240:
DSS...... 💯... Contact your Connect.... I can't say more than this...

Tusoft:
What's going on with NPA are they really compiling names?
If yes when are they likely to release the names

Warm Regards.