Okpanwu:
1. Interview Question: Tell us about Yourself.
Tip: If you’re attending an interview, here’s one
question you can’t escape. and it usually comes
first. The formula to getting the answer right is to
start from where you currently are, then delve
backwards a little bit about the experience you’ve
garnered at your previous roles. And round off with
the future – why you’re really excited about this
opportunity.
Answer: “I’m currently an Accounts Officer at
GTBank, where I manage the accounts of some of
the bank’s top customers. Before that, I worked at
KPMG as a graduate trainee for 2 years. My
experience there really enhanced my analytical and
problem solving skills. I’ll love the chance to
advance my career in the Oil and Gas Sector, which
is why I’m so excited about this opportunity with
the Petroleum Training Institute.”
2. Interview Question: What do you know about this
organization?
Tip: This question is one reason to do some
research on the organization before the interview.
As soon as you’re invited for an interview, it is
expected of you to find out as much information you
can about the company. Find out where they have
been and where they are going. What are the
current issues and who are the major players (The
Founders/ Owners), when was the company
established, what services or goods do they
produce, where is their head office, branches
located, what is their mission statement, vision?
Answer: “The Petroleum Training Institute is a
federal government owned tertiary institution
established in 1973 to train indigenous middle-level
manpower to meet the labour force requirement of
the Nigerian oil and gas industry. The motto of the
institution is “For skill, service and progress” and
the current principal is Mr. Joseph Orukele.”
3. Interview Question: Why do you want to work
here?
Tip: To answer this question correctly, you need to
do a little research on the company so that you can
identify specific reasons why you want to work with
the organization, and most importantly, be able to
defend whatever reason you state, should the
interviewer ask you to explain further. These
reasons could be one or more of the following: The
company’s pedigree, the reputation of its founders,
admiration of its offerings (goods or services),
company’s management philosophy, company’s
recognition and awards received, core values,
company’s market position and prospects.
Answer: “Well, the Zenith Bank’s pedigree is
certainly one to be reckoned with. I would be proud
to work for a company with such a long history of
leadership in the industry.”
4. Interview Question: What experience do you have
in this field?
Tip: Speak about what you’ve done in the past or
what you do in your present job that is related to the
position you are applying for. Here you can also
include free services you rendered to religious or
social organizations, friends and relations. If you do
not have any specific experience, get as close as
possible.
Answer: “From the job description, you’re looking
for an individual who can take proper charge of your
financial records. You also need someone who is
computer literate and proficient with accounting
packages. In my previous role as an Accountant
with PZ Industries, I was responsible for maintaining
the books of accounts of the company. I prepared
the final accounts, balance sheets, profit and loss
account, cash flow statement, and other
management accounts without supervision. I did
these and other related accounting tasks for over a
period of 4 years using various accounting software
including Peachtree and QuickBooks.”
5. Interview Question: Why should we hire you?
Tip: Don’t be scared to tell the interviewer that you
are the best person for the job, but be prepared to
back your claim up with what specifically
differentiates you.
Answer: “You should hire me because I’m the best
person for the job. Although there may be other
candidates who also have what it takes to get the
job done. Yet I bring an additional quality which
makes me the best person for the job – my passion
for excellence. I am passionately committed to
producing results in all my endeavors. For example,
in 2008 when I was given a target to generate 100
million naira deposit from customers, because of
the passion I had for my job, I was the only one in
my team who achieved the target.”
6. Interview Question: How did you hear about the
vacancy?
Tip: No beating about the bush. Go ahead and state
the source. If you found out about the opening
through a friend or a relative, don’t hesitate to drop
the name. Back it up by stating why you were so
excited about the vacancy. Make your answer
short.
Answer: “I heard about the opening through Bidemi,
a childhood friend, but since my undergraduate
days, I’ve always had the dream of working with
your company.”
7. Interview Question: What are your strengths?
Tip: If you’re serious about your job search, this
question won’t give you problems. You ought to
have identified what your greatest strengths are,
even before you start sending your CV out. Your
strength could be your experience, talents and soft
skills. Don’t make the mistake is listing strengths
you do not possess or one that is not relevant to the
position you’re applying for.
Answer: “I think one of my greatest strengths is my
ability to solve problems. I look at situations from
different points of views and I can perform my
tasks under difficult circumstances. I also think my
communication skills are top notch. I’m also good at
negotiating deals and resolving disputes.”
8. Interview Question: What are your weaknesses?
Tip: Don’t say you don’t have weaknesses.
Everyone has. So state one or two weaknesses but
try to turn it into a positive.
Answer: “I’m too passionate about my job, and it
affects my relationships.”
9. Interview Question: Why do you want to leave
your current company?
Tip: Like the question about your boss, don’t say
anything bad about your current company.
Answer: “I have spent over five years with KPMG
gaining exceptional knowledge of the consulting
industry. I am now enthusiastic to apply the
knowledge and skills I acquired on the job in a
different organization with new opportunities and
challenges.”
10. Interview Question: What do you dislike most
about your previous role?
Tip: Dangerous question. The interviewer is probing
for things that you didn’t previously like and then
they can ask a follow on question about why you
didn’t like them. Beware of this trap. Turn the
question round and give a “model answer”.
Answer: “I would like to avoid the situation in the
last role where we had tight deadlines and 3 of my
colleagues went off on long term sick. Although we
achieved our targets it was only through hard effort,
team-work and long hours.”
See how these answers portray you in a good light
and turn a negative into a positive. Make sure you
have prepared an answer otherwise you could see
yourself stumbling!
11. Interview Question: How would You describe
your former boss?
Tip: Don’t say anything bad about your former boss.
Answer: “My former boss gives me a high degree of
freedom to get along with my job while always
being there to assist with difficult or unusual
situations – to lend his experience. He is a very
hardworking and busy person but finds time to
supervise his team, steering us in the right direction
and helping us to achieve results we taught were
impossible. I still maintain a cordial relationship with
him.”
12. Interview Question: What lessons have you
learnt from your previous job?
Tip: Another chance to talk about your successes
but a truly open ended question. You should talk
about your specific skills and experience that you
can offer. Remember the skills need to be
transferable to the new employer.
A closing statement like the one below will also add
value, it will distinguish your answer and elevate
your application
Answer: “I have learnt a lot of things as you can
imagine. But one point always rings true. Everyone
needs to be treated with respect, their opinion
should be valued and they should be encouraged to
contribute to the good of the organization.”
13. Interview Question: I see from your CV that you
have never actually been in this role in any of your
previous companies. How are you going to cope?
Tip: Firstly, this is an obvious weakness. Weakness
mean risk to an employer and they are looking for
re-assurance that you will adapt to the new
environment.
Relate your previous experience to similar
situations where you moved departments and had a
new role or were faced with new technology which
you had to learn quickly. Turn this into a positive
about “how you are able to adapt to changing
circumstances and have a flexible approach. How
you pick up new skills quickly. How you enjoy the
challenge of the ever changing technology.”
Try to broaden the answer by saying.
Answer: “we are all faced with a fast moving and
changing environment which constantly presents
new challenges. I have always been able to rise to
these and perform effectively despite tight
deadlines and little support.”
Importantly, then go on to list examples of similar
experiences where you have demonstrated such
skills. This should close the issue in the
interviewers mind and paint a positive picture.
14. Interview Question: What is your typical working
week in hours?
Answer: “I like to think I am an effective and
efficient worker who gets through a full workload
each week. However there are times when I need
to work late and weekends and this is fine. This is
often due to uneven demands on my time. I will put
whatever effort it takes to complete my role.”
15. Interview Question: What do co-workers say
about you?
Tip: Be prepared with one or two favorable quotes
from co-workers. Yes! favorable because some
people will never say good things about you. Either
a specific statement or a paraphrase will be perfect.
Answer: “Marcus Nkwocha, a co-worker at PZ
Industries, always said I was the most hard working
person he had ever known.”
It is as powerful as Marcus having said it at the
interview himself.
16. Interview Question: How much do you expect to
Earn?
Tip: Most cases, the employer had already decided
your salary, so it won’t make any difference the
amount you quote. Just make sure you are not too
far from reality.
Answer: “The research I’ve carried out indicates
that positions like this one pay N120,000 to
N150,000 and something in that range would be
acceptable to me as a starting salary.”
17. Interview Question: Describe your dream job.
Tip: In answering this question, lay more emphasis
on what you can contribute to the organization
rather than what you’ll gain.
Answer: “This is my dream job and that’s the
reason I applied for it in the first place. I’m
enthusiastic about the prospects of your
organization and would like to be part of its success
story by contributing my expertise and skills.”
18. Interview Question: Do you have any question
for us?
Tip: Don’t make the mistake of telling the
interviewer you do not have any questions. Asking
questions shows that you have interest in the
company. Also, don’t ask questions like “What does
this company do?” or “How old is this company?”
You are expected to know the answers to these
questions if you’ve done your homework properly.
Answer: “If I’m considered for the job, who shall I
be reporting to

Beautiful...... It indeed would be of great help to me......I like to think that this singular painstaking act of charity is sufficient to redeem you of other odds....Thanks a lot bro

DRscience:
Anyone gotten interview invite?

Av u?

who knows how one can reschedule the test?

pls guys whoever that has a copy of the talent Q past questions should kindly send to me...chijioke867@gmail.com. God bless you!

fizzy4luv:
Thanks guy, your post led me to check my spam box only to see the message . nice one.

I would advise you earnestly "star" the spam message or mark it as "important", so that further mails from them do not go to your spam folder

TheBatman:
please guys i'm getting confused, the test invites that was sent was it for Experienced Hires or Graduate Trainee.

It s a graduate specialist scheme (GSS) programme

Pls follow the link below to download the GMAT 2007
https://www.dropbox.com/s/eo2rrqpt7f7i5f9/2007%20GMAT.pdf?dl=0

wableo:
OK. Age is there? I am confuse about the age I use before

yea.....age was there

wableo:
Pls wen u fill the link what are the things they ask

Normal application requirements: such as name, school, grade etc

Its official....The test has been postponed. It would no longer hold today, Saturday 25th. A new date would be communicated to successful candidates.

nwachukwuizzy:
Would their be a second batch for the notore recruitment? I was dated 25th March.

If ur test date says March 25th, it means there would be a 2nd batch for the test. When were you sent the invite?

Has anyone gotten any test invite yet?

pls if u need the GMAT file, kindly drop ur mail, quoting this message

It was stated that the assessment would be on Saturday, and invite would be sent on or before today, Wednesday to successful candidates.

The information is in regards to Graduate Specialist Scheme.

kelvin91:



I have sent it to your mail box, sir.

pls can u kindly send to my mail box too.....chijioke867@gmail.com. God bless you

tokuns:


Pls how technical was it, was it in a particular discipline.

It was in general maths questions and questions involving the application of physics and chemistry concepts (science and engineering)

yinusabass:
Pls did they allow people without invitation to write the test... Pls I nid an answer

yes they did.......over half of the candidates gatecrashed

Cosmasel:



pls is this application still ongoing. I've tried following the link but the page is no longer there.

I think the job opening has ended

CuteMorriz:
Please is there anyone that just got invite recently perhaps yesterday or two days ago? I just want to know if I should still expect the invite (so that I can spare time to practice) or just forget about it. I am #teamlagos..I have the 2007 Gmat if you are interested

tilope1991
Dampop1

pls cutemorriz can u kindly send a copy of the GMAT 2007 .....pls God bless.....urgently needed
chijioke867@gmail.com

Zullyat:
I applied but did not get a confirmation mail

u shld get one from CITI EMEA.... .

who has gotten a mail from dragnet?

Those having issues applying..... Follow the link below:
https://citi.avature.net/careers/ProjectDetail/Lagos-Lagos-Nigeria-EMEA-Middle-East-and-Africa-Analyst-program-Lagos-Nigeria/4087

Then select one of the options required of you to start the application process.......

black101:
I noticed no one is giving feedback on their experience, so here is mine.

After the interview yesterday, I think I have started liking access bank. I just applied for applying sake and wrote the test for sake of writing the test then I attended the interview just as a way improving my interview skills as I am currently working, but during the interview we had a good conversation, from the "tell me about yourself" question which led to an in depth discussion about one of my hobbies then she asked what my mom thinks about the hobby which then led to a discussion about my family, what they do and my position in my family. While going through my LinkedIn Then she became more serious and asked about "my 5 year plan" and I linked it to access bank then she asked why access bank, I was talking then she interrupted and asked for more details about an access bank product that I mentioned, then that led to the "what would you do if you are not accepted" I told her i would apply again noni, I am very resilient and determined like that. then she gave me some career advice and I asked two questions, 1 behavioral and 1 technical and she answered them well.

The two questions that I didn't answer well by the response in their body language was "how do you know that you would fit in access bank" and "what would you do if you are not accepted". (Now I am going to work on my response to these questions for my next interview with another company)

Bear in mind that it was a panel of 4 but I really connected with that one. Two were marking my reactions and taking notes.

But overall it i have mixed reactions about the recruitment process, you make people sign in in one building then move to another building to get panel and flour number then move to another building to attend the interview. I believe They could have done better

I hope this helps someone. Cheers

what was your essay topic pls

Rupe:


Did you end with pda?

what was the PDA assessment like? what is it all about?....pls

Bulletproof:
just wrote mine and was really cool. entrylvl/GT
my essay topc was "about child marriage in Nigeria.the Quant/Verbal questions were quite simple some were tough. no calculator. SPEED IS VERY IMPORTANT. My saving grace was dat I already solved some questions b4, so i know the answer. i jus click n move 2 d next...teststream material was really helpful. all in all Na God sure pass. happy val everyone

pls what were the questions like? Number for each section and time allocated them?

Bulletproof:
just wrote mine and was really cool. entrylvl/GT
my essay topc was "about child marriage in Nigeria.the Quant/Verbal questions were quite simple some were tough. no calculator. SPEED IS VERY IMPORTANT. My saving grace was dat I already solved some questions b4, so i know the answer. i jus click n move 2 d next...teststream material was really helpful. all in all Na God sure pass. happy val everyone

pls kindly send a copy of the teststream past questions to me....chijioke867@gmail.com.... Thanks and God bless

pls can anyone kindly send the access bank practice questions to me..... chijioke867@gmail.com

pls send sample to ezebulachifrancis@yahoo.com

kosasly:


SENT

...... pls send to chijioke867@gmail.com.... Thanks and God bless

08138502465..…..pls add me

is that the next stage after online assessment test?







Has anyone been contacted for phone interview yet?

Pls has anyone been contacted after the online assessment test.. ??