₦airaland Forum

Acquiredollars:
Well, according to the Man i connected with on LinkedIn, he said no more test. He said employment will be confirmed after three months of on-the-job- training, and that successful candidates will be absorbed into the company:Three divisions exist: Energy sector[Oil and Gas] (In Lagos), Marine (Abuja) and Property (Abuja and Nasarawa)!

He said no cut off mark...that the system (computer) will arrange the best scores based on the number of applicants that the company intends to employ. When i asked him how many applicants the company intends to employ, he said he can't honestly give an answer!

kaysunnex:
I must say that I don't know him personally. My curiosity to know the kind of company it is made me search google back and forth until the search brought some people whose LinkedIn employment insignia bore the name of the Company. I used my own hand to send those people messages on linkedin and only one person reply. His message was brief saying I should hold on for the next stage of the recruitment. To me, it seems he knew about the on going recruitment with his response. I am having questions too because why won't their address be on their website? All I know is that the company is in Lagos but where exactly? Google can't even produce the address. I will write the man tomorrow asking him these questions.

SURGEE:
I will try to see. If they are in Abuja truly they claim to be in ceddi plaza aswell. Will give feedback by next week

kaysunnex:
I think you are wrong, if it is easy, why didn't anyone score 100%? The pay will be ok because it is a UK company not all this Indian and Chinese Companies who use Nigerians without good pay. I just got a mail from one of the staff of the company and he said the recruitment is in stages so forget about pay and make sure you pass through all the stages first. Best of luck.

erayo2GCA:
Someone should please tell the house more about this company..

Olufunmihimself:
hey guys! Please someone who has done the test should please brief me on what the test looks like. I also got the message and the email.

Nykster:
As requested by a Nairaland, below is a composition of what to expect from any forthcoming BHEs:


Day 1: Began in the morning at 06:00. It is imperative you are on time because your every move is being watched and recorded. Time keeping is a very important part of business and isn't negotiable. I was the last to arrive, but before 06:00 so I was safe. We were subsequently led into a conference room where the recruiters (around 6) all introduced themselves. We were then instructed to stand up and introduce ourselves with a twist - take the first letter of your name and construct an adjective to describe yourself. Here, your ability to think on the spot is being tested. I went first which was a wise decision because subsequent attendees had to recite the previous peoples' names and adjectives. #Phew. After this exercise, we were split into 2 groups - group 1 stayed in the conference room and we're treated to a lecture on Baker Hughes and oil service companies in general. My group, the second, were lead to another room were several exercises were waiting for us. Search glassdoor for ph test, resistor test & mechanical assembly test. I think I might be forgetting one but am not too sure.

 The mechanical assembly tests were REALLY challenging. Nothing can prepare you for them unless you are accustomed to deciphering blue prints. Hint: use numbers on the parts to assemble them quickly. Remember you are being timed. The easiest for me was the resistor test. Also keep in mind, safety is of paramount importance. Before beginning any exercise, put on your gloves and eye protection. Reading the manuals is also super important even if you don't understand what to do. 

You will note that you are always being watched and your actions recorded. Don't act like you have no idea what is going on, TRY! After the tests, every single one in my group had a one-on-one interview with two recruiters. The usual, "Tell me about yourself,", "Why Baker Hughes", "Are you prepared to travel a lot" type of questions you can find on glassdoor and other similar sites. 

Once this was over we changed places with group 1. During the lecture, make sure to ask as many questions as possible and look engaged. They might not look like they are constantly watching you but trust me, they probably already have their favorites by now. After the lecture and a hundred questions later, we had a tea break. Mingle with people and make sure you don't isolate yourself, introverted people are not desirable and they will try to weed them out seamlessly! Don't stick to your country men, MINGLE! Approach recruiters and ask them about their product lines. But also remember that you need to listen as well. Don't interrupt cause you will come across as overbearing which is also a highly undesirable trait.

In the afternoon, we were split into 3 new groups and instructed to choose a rig to design from the projection and justify why we chose that design. We were given BH currency and a shop with materials was "opened" and closed within 5 mins. This is documented extensively in last year's BH thread so read it there. Glassdoor also has info.

Later in the day, we were split into three new groups and had to come up with a presentation to attract students keen on joining Baker Hughes. Speak lucidly and give everyone a chance to talk. Remember antisocial behaviour will not be tolerated.

The last event was a debate. Several options were displayed on the board and each candidate had to choose a point in a scenario and defend themselves. Speak up and don't blend into the background or you will be picked on. Once they begin drawing your attention cause of your silence, be cognisant of the fact you are doing something very wrong. You don't even have to be right, they are testing your train of thought. Whenever you can, reference Baker Hughes Core Values - they love that stuff.

We were called the following Friday (3 days later) and told if we got the job or not. Pay is initially not as much as you'd think. I won't say what, cause it's confidential. Really high pay goes to those with international contracts. So just cross your fingers and go with the flow!

faith2ogesco:
Merry xmas and an oandofied new yr pals

CoCoLav:
How is it typical? not everyone is having fun

cc150615:
Thanks

XtraSmooth404:
bros how is work going in your ''bigger multinational coy''?

cc150615:
lies from the pit of hell

ojsmscom:
the earlier you and i stop applying whenever these people publish vacancy,the better foru you.they dont want to employ you,they have people in mind....

cc150615:
Jayrager, how was ur test?

cc150615:
I pray say David leave am for u o!

ThaSlimKidd:
CHISOS!!!! See Men....

ascendo:
Which two of these statement must be true?
A. Dragnet Conducted recruitment test for sahara power.
B. Dragnet will conduct test for Nigerian Railway Corporation.
C. Chams city is the only centre that Dragnet uses in Lagos.
D. Oando will allow dragnet to oversee all the recruitment prosesses.

aiikay:
Yes there's a way; go and be born again!

aiikay:
Dear Candidate,

Thank you for mailing us.

The personality assessment link has been sent to you already.

However, the message will be resent shortly.

You are advised to check your inbox and spam folder for the mail.

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Received the above mail by 4:16 pm having complained I didn't get the assessment link.
But still expecting the "shortly", which has now entered weekend.
Hope I'm not alone?

DAMILOLAOBEMBE:
@jayrager

It's seems you are well grounded with Oando dragnet test...
Could you pls send me dragnet past questions to my email is: obembe_damilola@yahoo.com
Thank you.

Also I'm currently out of the country finishing up my thesis in UAE , with a return ticket for dec10.... I have thesis defense dec 4
Pls advise appropriately if this aptitude test is worth coming al the way for the test...

Also I'm realy scared with all the comments I'm getting here, I'm realy bad with aptitude test...
I need your advise jayrager...

Thanks Godbless

ignis:
London venue filled up? And I intend travelling all the way from Kaduna to Lagos a day before, and staying over at hotel to write the test the following day . Considering the multitude writing this exam, is the expense and long trip worth it?

Am beginning to get very worried.


Anybody travelling long distance to write the test?

faith2ogesco:
looooooooool boss na my first oil and gas coy apt test b dis o. No tym for dulling o. I dey c veevean xtra smooth dpress and c150615(make una kip una wahala for bedc threqdcabeg )uchboggyv ochei, i know say asharvineering dey come, louis000, jay rager, ozara. Hmmmm and d list continues o. I never add d ones wey i know wey no dey nl. Na die b dis

ThaSlimKidd:
TheWhiteKnight
loool. Calm down. I am not among those sounding battle cries because of oando.
But I can answer a few of your questions sha. Id say the questions are SHL type based if i am not mistaken. It's all about speed and precise accuracy.
It's the big brother to workforce ...I'd say it's not as complicated as workforce sha. but e dey fall person hand pass. #DatzAll
PS: I heard from a friend that London venue is filled up. lmao! makes u wonder how many maniacs ya writing this test

aiikay:
Observing that my fellow Materials men and women plenty here o. Got invitation this evening; applied for Rig Operations.

Uchboggy:
she applied for facility engineer

faith2ogesco:
veevean i site uuuuu. Hv u gotten ur link for d assessment?

veevean1:
materials nd i got, facility management

Spicylate:
i havent ooo buh i'm still hoping and praying.

Uchboggy:
my friend studied met/mat and got it

Acquiredollars:
I narrowly escaped a first class with a CGPA of 4.47 and i submitted my transcrip.

So it has nothing to do with 4.0 CGPA and above.

It is becoming annoying! Well na dem sabi oooo