Yes, got conditional offers but unfortunately didn't get to medical stage.
I suggest you forget about BH and move on with your life. Stop prolonging your pain. If they can cancel graduate programs in Europe/North America/Asia, why would they keep the Nigerian one intact
Free yourself from this bondage!

Only reached the verbal offer stage.

I hope everyone can now move on from Baker Hughes and the incessant hoping...

Hi *****


I tried to call you on your mobile ( *************) earlier but unfortunately couldn’t reach you.

Due to the economic issues Baker Hughes is facing, all the Graduate Field Engineer programs have been cancelled.

You will not get an offer from Baker Hughes.

Do not hesitate to contact me if you need extra clarification.


Regards,
 

********* ******-***** | University Relations &  University Recruitment Team   Lead –Africa

Baker Hughes I Talent Acquisition Centre of Excellence
Office: +97**********
Cell: +97********** (currently in Dubai) *********.******@bakerhughes.com
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aymen89:



do you think it's just in latin america or in the whole world they are postponing the recruitment?
it's a bit confusing because they are posting new job openings everyday on the website even for the graduates.
and good luck to you i hope you make it.

I think it's Latin American culture to be polite and keep your potentials updated. As for the African acquisition team I have nothing positive to say. The above message probably applies to African countries as well but because of incompetence and ineptitude, you'll never know...

badsha001:
2015 Opportunities- Graduate Field Engineer- Canada - Full-time
NORTH AMERICA-CANADA
Job Number: 1424081
Job Status: Inactive (No Longer Accepting Job Submissions)
Submission Status: Application declined by Baker Hughes – Updated: Jan 17, 2015
View Submission|View Email Messages

P.S. Just checked my account with cell phone and it said Completed so not sure what to think of it...

Did you register on comp or cellfone?

fuelfix.com/blog/2015/01/20/baker-hughes-profit-rises-in-fourth-quarter/

Check your status on the machine you registered your BH account on, eg if you registered on a cellphone check on a cellphone. I registered on a cellphone and when I log on a computer, it says "Declined". On a cellphone it's "Complete".

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ondolilian22:


Then, what happened? Give us more informations on what happened back in 2009 or share the link with us?

m.chron.com/neighborhood/woodlands-news/article/Baker-Hughes-latest-in-energy-to-lay-off-workers-1721225.php

m.beaumontenterprise.com/news/article/Well-services-giant-Baker-Hughes-to-lay-off-1-500-746821.php

www.wsj.com/articles/SB123699460438027661

Layoffs = firing + not recruiting/hiring

slimtriggaman:


In my opinion I feel that the acquisition is what is stalling the recruitment process, although pursue other endeavours but I trust they would soon start contacting people, true there will be reduction in exploration investment but I doubt if the big 3 soon to be big 2 will be out of exploration jobs so bad that they won't want to recruit a graduate workforce for knowledge transfer and training to meet up with future energy exploration demands

The thing is they did it before (in '09). There was was a hiring freeze and several layoffs. You can google for yourself...

kakashi12:
You may be right but with low or high oil prices they are certain jobs that must be done. Some companies will still recruit...

Yeah that might be true, but not Graduate Field Engineers. I'm pretty sure that explains the sustained silence.

Hello people,

I just heard from a very close source in the O&G that oil service companies the world over have frozen recruiting and hiring - I personally know someone who was retrenched... So I think it's best to temporarily (for 2015 at least) get the words "Baker Hughes" out of your vocabulary. Just thought you'd like to know...

ondolilian22:


Ahahahahahah. Bro you just made me laugh. ...I didn't know it was already that far. ...about lies...Anyway, I can feel that peeps are a bit irritated....but let's see....lol....cheers! !!!!

Hehe lol, Jan is around the corner, let's wait and see! Cheers!

ondolilian22:

Yes

How truthful do you think they were being? I've learnt these people tell you what you want to hear atimes... But nonetheless, something to look forward to.

ondolilian22:
I called BH in Nigeria today, and I have been toldththey start sending emails early january.

Is that for Baker Hughes Experience?

ondolilian22:


Hi Nykster,
Have you attended BHE first? What country are you from?

Yes BHE attended end of August. In Nairobi, Kenya. I'm from Mozambique. I think the oil low prices might be the reason there is no activity. Meanwhile, I'm going to further my education whilst I wait - never rely on an oil and gas company. Move on with your life and if they contact you good! If they don't, at least you didn't wait. These people are callous and only driven by profits. Don't be a victim of theirs.

JOINAL:
Hi Nykster,

Congratulation for being a BH employee. However thanks for your information. I will update the forum if I hear anything from my recruiter (so far no news from them though )

No problem.

JOINAL:
Hi Guys,

Just to confirm, my birth country is India. But I have completed my MS in Civil Engineering in Las Vegas, USA. I have neither a green card nor a citizenship. But I do have work permit which is enough to be employed in any US company. However, my concern was that after passing the video interview, my application got declined by BH, while I was actually waiting for BHE. Also the job status shown as Inactive. So my question is that is it because of the inactivity of the job, my application got declined or anything else? Also do I have any chance of getting into BHE, when the job reopens? please share your information if you know something about it. Thanks

I was offered a job with Baker Hughes, yet when I log onto my profile (on a computer), it says "Declined". On a cellphone "Complete". I would hazard a guess and say it isn't an issue. But rather contact your recruiter and find out whether your application is still under consideration.

EyeKandy:
Hello everyone.

Is the consensus here that "Interview in Progress" is not-so-good? I applied for (2) 2015 positions within the US and only interviewed for one via webcam. It's crazy how the other position says the same thing when I've not been contacted.

I applied Sept 28 and received the e-mail for a video chat on Nov. 18. Still awaiting a response for the next step though both applications are under review.

Are you American? I'm not too sure how valid "Interview In Progress" is. Have you tried contacting BH office where you are?

ondolilian22:


No I don't have American citizenship.

Lol, why you answering for the guy. If he really doesn't have citizenship, then he is wasting his time. But since he lives in the US, he probably has a green card which permits him to work there. NB: You don't have to be a citizen, just a long as you have the right papers to work there.

JOINAL:
Hi,

I am Abedin from Las Vegas,USA. I am new in this forum. Whatever, I applied for BH Graduate Field Engineer 2015 position in USA on October, 2014. I passed the video interview last month, and on November 23 received emails from Baker Hughes saying that to wait for the BHE test. But I just checked my status in the online application system, it is showing 'Application declined by Baker Hughes'. Also the job status is showing as Inactive. Guys, do anyone have any idea what's going on? please share. Thanks

Same thing here. Only difference is when I check on my cellphone it says "Completed", computer "Declined". I don't think it's anything to worry about on account of it being "Inactive". Do you have American citizenship?

ondolilian22:


Ok...Do you know the deadline?

Don't ask questions!!! Go and apply PRONTO!!!

ondolilian22:


I said that because it seems that nationals of same country should attend the BHE at the same time...we were supposed to attend the BHE on the 4th and 5th of December in gabon..but nothing occured...and my country man living in the US said that he jusr did his english test on the 14th if December....I might be wrong

Not necessarily; normally by the deadline they take whoever they have and forward the rest to the next BHE. They have deadlines to meet and priorities to fulfill, so they can't wait indefinitely.

slimtriggaman:


BHE has occurred in some countries, pls get your facts right

Like which country? After November no BHEs have happened... Btw for those from Gabon, Halliburton is looking for an entry level Field engineer for logging and perforating. Advert posted on the 19th...

ondolilian22:

Now I understand why the final interview was postponed. .it was supposed to take place in Port - Gentil on the 4th and 5th of Decemberrespectivrly.We received emails where we were asked to fill a form and a passport photo, we did that and when those days arrived,nothing happened.The reason was then because other people from gabon, like you were still waiting. .that makes sense to me now.
I studied in south - africa.

No it doesn't actually make sense cause all over the world, no BHE has happened. I'm starting to think it is because of the low oil prices. Yet when I contact my recruiter, she says the price of oil has nothing to do with it. Don't you have a Baker Hughes office icon your country where you can enquire a about it? Did you also try contacting the lady who requested your particulars?

GeoAlpha:

hello. my status is reading application under review. i have two active job request with them. one is graduate fioeld engineer for Brunei which last update was december 9, 2014 and the most recent i applied for which is for Italy where i reside last update is November 5, 2014 when i did the interview and i did an english test after that. can anyone advice, am confused because the application for brunei was long ago.

When did you last edit your profile? Not too sure but I think the date might also reflect the last time you modified data on your profile. This applies when your status is "Application Under Review". The only thing you can do now is wait or go directly to Baker Hughes offices in Italy. Frankly, if you haven't got the video interview invite and you applied before October, take a breather and get Baker Hughes out of your mind until at least next year.

daniel2036:


very true..not a promising sign. whn u say "My Jobs" i assume u re refering to "My Jobpage" and thn u look at submissions. Cos dat is wat i hav on da webpage whn i log into my account. dnt knw if anyone has anythng different. if so thn under completed submissions da date ther is exactly da day i did my video interview wch was in mid october..."last updated = date of interview for me". again i dnt knw if anyone with "interview in progress" has da same thng like me.

Yes, my mistake, it is Submissions under "My Jobpage". October was was a super long time ago... But still, at least you are in the system. Mine was last updated yesterday. The problem in your case is "Interview In Progress" - it should say "Evaluation In Progress". So not looking too good. Do you have a Baker Hughes office in your country? Meanwhile, put Baker Hughes out of your mind, it's really a 50/50 chance. Enjoy the festive season and begin panicking in late January.
Have you considered Schlumberger & Halliburton?

Hi guys, I am from Mozambique and we had our BHE with candidates from South Sudan & Ethiopia.
Good thing you made it past the video interview but the bad news is "Interview In Progress" isn't a promising sign. It should say "Evaluation In Progress". It took my group almost 2 months to get feedback from out telephone interview. Oh I forgot to mention we also had an online English test after the telephone interview.
If they gave you a timeline of when the BHE would happened, I understand your worries. But maybe give it until February, at least you're in the system. The people, in my opinion, who should be worried are the ones who were never contacted to begin with. As I explained before, for the most part they pick who they want and ignore the rest. Just try and move on and if something does come up, good. But don't depress yourself obsessing about something that might never be.
To see if there is any activity going on with your application, check the "My Jobs" tab of your profile and look at the date.
Also try other oil service companies in your respective countries. Baker Hughes is one out of many!

One more thing. The event was only a single day for my group. Additionally I am super disappointed in the people in this thread who made it but wouldn't take the time to explain the process to everyone else who is still awaiting their time. If it wasn't for last year's thread and other sources, I probably wouldn't have gone as far as I did. No one can survive without another and it is important to foster an environment of camaraderie and fellowship. I hope I have satiated everyone and calmed your nerves slightly. Very best of luck for the future. Believe in yourself and never give up!

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!

Hello Nairalanders, 

I had my Baker Hughes experience at the end of August and was fortunate enough to be selected to join the company. My group didn't have a video interview, we instead were interviewed telephonically - more or less the same thing though. One thing I'd like all of you to know is if you really want a job with an oil services company, patience must be your best friend. I applied in April, was only contacted in June by a recruiter, had my telephone interview in July, attended the BHE in August and since then have been waiting for my contract. It really is a drawn out process. As for the merger, Baker Hughes & Halliburton are distinct and independent until the antitrust issues are dealt with in the second half of next year. Hence the merger has no bearing on recruitment. The same should apply to plummeting oil prices because it is only temporary - they will be as high as ever next year, this time. I emailed my recruiter and she said the two mentioned factors were in no way going to hamper my joining of the company. So in a nutshell, if you did your video interview and passed, exercise a little bit of patience. You will probably be contacted next year, constantly check your profile to see if the dates are changing under the "My Jobs" tab. So just relax, they are probably preoccupied with other things. As for the guys with "Application Under Review", it is probably best to move on. A friend of mine applied for a position early this year and was never contacted. She subsequently applied for a position next year and didn't get a reply. My belief is they select who they want and completely forget about the rest. That's how cutthroat the industry is. Look for other opportunities whilst keeping BH as an afterthought. It'll save you sleepless nights. If you need anything else, I am here for you. I wanted to reply much sooner but the site wouldn't let me until a week had elapsed :p