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Those dat went for interview, pls we need feedback. brief us on all the happenings pls or una never rest finish!!!! Una go pack stones there? !!!!!!

May God forgive first bank, dats all I can say. people are planning their exit from banking sector while others are praying for a placement in the sector. which way Naija? make I plan for my personal business self!!!!!! I don vex!!!

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

waoooo! so na my matter be point of discussion today. more of it pls. una too much sha. let's leave the matter and focus more on the task ahead. I owe my conscience to myself anyway. I still welcome more of critics ooooo. I can see nice and smart guys on the thread. but then I still owe load of information dat will make you to spend a productive 5 minutes with ur interviewer instead of unusual lengthy discussion. very much on ground to dish out stuffs tonit as usual. make we no vex again ooooo! see you guys by 8:30PM

doublezero7:
Busted!

The thing about lying...you'll always have to tell another lie to cover up that lie! Good riddance!

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Feel free to chat me on whatsapp. copy my number there and let me tell you something.

I just de laugh all una..the most important thing is my conscience. if you wish to no more abt me feel free to chat me up as from 7PM in the evening. here is my number. 08164704587. am accessible to everyone. I no when to play but not with important thing like dis type.
Beside, I tink the baseline for argument is de fact dat I haven't indicated dat we are all on the road for same job, which I have tendered an unreserve apology. wot else do you guys still want from me or una won speak with my GF to confirm the authenticity of my info? nawa for una oooooo. God pass una for this forum!!!!

You all have spoken very well. I welcome every bit of ur expression. if yu must no, I did my SIWES in Fidelity bank, I wrote my test there last year, I was preparing for my interview before their MD got involved in EFCC, some of my colleagues were lucky to have their first interview or so then, the regional manager in Abuja did promise us dat everyone of us awaiting interview from last year will be called along with this set. back to my friend, since you want to no, she wrote the test with you guys in Abuja as well, most times I used my number to get information for her. she's busy somewhere with UBA wahala. I gues, everyone of us gets all we need to no now. for myself, I have loads of information and I give it out, when the need arise. so sorry if you guys found anything misleading in my past post. to the glory of God myself is running tinx with Cornerstone insurance. but I need to build more on my career. love you all!.
I gues the whatsapp admin can add the number now. 08164704587.

emmy5050:
DM

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Pls I need ur assistance. I did my test in Abuja. so definitely and from the information available to me my interview will be in Abuja. here is my whatsapp number. 08164704587. pls whatsapp me. thanks and God bless you.

Whatsapp admin pls add this number. 08164704587.

Add my friend to the whatsapp group pls. she will be having her interview in Lagos this week. 08164704587. thanks!

If you chose Abuja center and you are yet to write ur test pls indicate, let's see if we can assist each other before the 18th April exam deadline in Abuja centre.

tscara:
Well the lady said I should hope that the recruitment process will last up till when my discharge certificate will be ready. I was surprised to come back here and see that they stopped others from writing.

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I ask again, how did you write the test in the first place? have you been invited for interview? I just pray the God dat saw you tru the test dat you were not turn bk see you tru, if not, I doubt if they will accept any 2017 discharge certificate. try ur luck and be courageous.

Who else chose Abuja and is yet to write the exam?

dafuturis:
please is a cover letter necessary for this

. Yea. try to put up 15-20 lines cover letter.

Gaxx01:
Omo d confidence u have when answering questions here n other threads amazes me.lool u d work everywhere ni

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I don't work everywhere my dear. just dat I ask question to no everything I think is relevant for human consumption. thanks!

Let me clear something here, some people have ask, where and which branch will the new trainees work? OK! every organization or nation have growth, development and expansion plan, sometimes it maybe 2, 3 and 4 years plan. wot dat means is dat. the new trainees will first of all be groomed in the existing branches before they are posted to new branches across the country, from my research the new expansion plan of Fidelity bank will cover mostly 19 northern states, Lagos and some part of South/South Nigeria, which I belief will increase the number of their branches from the present 220+ to abt 500 in two years to come. I belief I have provided answer to some argument in the mind of some of us!!!!
For the person asking for their HR number, take. 01-2701595.

Good you collected peoples number from all ur various exam centers but pls don't advertise it on NL forum here. its against the ethics and rules guiding the NL forum. thanks

Why do we want to create unnecessary whatsapp group. this forum is enough for every discussion. you are not only helping urself on this forum but also the future incoming trainees. pls let's discourage whatsapp group pls, for those dropping their numbers pls be warn, its against the rule of this forum. if you wish to have secret discussion with a friend do it in a smart way but to create subgroup from nairaland its totally unacceptable, else I will start picking number from here for possible disciplinary action.
And for those asking for rescheduling of interview.... hmmmmmm! I doubt if it will be possible. pls endeavor to be there on dat day. if rescheduling is not possible during the test dat goes to tell you it will not be possible during the subsequent interview. be there pls

Piece of advice. this stage is the simplest stage and the most critical stage. all you need is confidence, courage and GOD. the stage is not for ur skills perse but by God dat showeth Mercy. but my prayer for us, is for God mercy and grace to distinguish his/her children in the house.

multikolour:
@ Okpanwu please can I pm you I really need some tips concerning fidelity interview

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Go to Fidelity bank thread and ask ur question. my phone number is there.

Meklex:
Do banks accept two sitting(o'levels)?

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God is ur strength. try ur luck and may God see you tru. hop you no wot I mean?

bibisandra:
Some one just told me that two sisters cant work in fidelity bank....one is on contract and the other permanent staff to be....how truth is it

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Two people from same family can't work in the same bank, its not only in Fidelity bank but also in Gtbank, I was to work with them but owe to the fact dat my brother is there, I was ask to step down. the reason is confidential anyway, so let me not disclose it here. but it has to do with their ethics.

Those were write for Lagos, so una no even pass the test!!! nawa ooooo. ordinarily they ought to have started with Lagos apllicant. its well sha.. am not surprise sha. I heard reliably from someone dat only 25% out of 00000 pass the test. I was shocked. good mathematician should pls calculate this % and give us the result pls!

Once you score above 50% you don't need to worry, exercise patient before the end of next week you will all receive a text as regard the interview. wot I want to do now is this, for those that have receive do endeavor to indicate ur exam centers along with ur message here, I no for sure, Abuja center and other centers in the North may likely have their interview in their Abuja regional office, judging from their past recruitment. to cool the nerves of others. one thin you must no is dat the first batch of trainee will resume training school by June/July. all the best my people!

Tonynwaduche:
Do u have an idea if this job is a contract or a permanent job ??

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Most graduate trainee job is on a permanent type and again most contract staffs are contracted out to outsourcing firm unlike this one dats handle by the bank HR. but ur first six month after training school will determine ur place in the bank. I.e ur performance and ability to handle challenges.

Here are some of the Fidelity bank interview questions they
ask :
A. Why are you interested in a career within the
banking industry in Nigeria?
B. (Behavioral interview question) What are your
strengths and how will you use them to make an
impact at Fidelity?
C. How has your education prepared you for this
opportunity with Fidelity Bank Plc?
D. ( Case interview question) In the banking
industry, customer service is highly paramount.
Give an example of a time when you provided
excellent customer service in whichever capacity.
Take a bold step and approach any fidelity bank HR and Experience staff in any of their branch who has pass tru dis process before and post ur feedback here so dat others can benefit pls. remember whatever you wish others, you in turn will repeat it. the questions look very simple but this guys are looking for a straightforward answer and not stories. wot is that straightforward answer?....... More feedback plsssss

Olinga:
Pls what is the recruitment process?
After the test what next who knows pls

. Interview 1 and 2, documentation/Medical finally training school.

Blessing111:
Pls how authentic is dis info,4those of us dat were not allowed to write cos of Nysc.We don pass out oo,any hope?

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When you see their next opening, reapply. maybe as from June/July. better still move on with ur life, great and mighty thing await you.

AnibabaQuadri:
am batch A stream 1, I wrote on last Saturday, though when was doing the online registration, I put my nysc certificate, as not yet ready. Only dat d fair lady was very strict about my statement of result from ABU (2015). Got 46.67%

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Waooooo, you try!!!!

beejayvince:
I believe you stand a chance. Someone used his WAEC result printout yesterday, and that doesn't carry date of birth. They just checked the DOB on his Birth Certificate, and allowed him in.

How do GMAT questions look? I'm asking because I've never practised GMAT.

Anyway, I got many questions on speed, distance and time - not straightforward o; I actually had to guess the answers to some. Some questions involved calculating length of train based on speed and relative speed of another train, blah blah.

The "English" part had questions about simplifying the underlined parts of sentences. I got about five questions like this.

I also got questions about the relationship between words. Something like "From the options, find the pair of words that have the same relationship as the given pair of words." E.g., "SALT : DESALINATION", "PURIFICATION : DROSS", "MERCURIAL : MOOD", each question showing different relationships.

There was another group of questions about two teams on a Camp with five "secure zones" each on both sides of the camp. Some information was given about the positions of each group's secure zones, and questions were asked about them. Questions like, "From the information given, which of the options is the complete list of Team B's secure zones?".

Some questions came up on percentages too. Like, percentages of percentages. Got a question, "If there's a discount of 10% on a product, and a subsequent discount of 15%, then what exactly is the total discount on the product?"

Then, I got some General Knowledge questions. What do the horses on the Nigerian Coat of Arms represent? Who composed the Nigerian National anthem? Who was the first female VC in Nigeria? What is the full meaning of KPMG? A friend of mine said he was asked of President Donald Trump's inauguration date. Lol.

So, I guess you can judge if these correlate with GMAT questions, because I really don't know.

All the best.

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Tank you. I appreciate. somehow I can see some relationship the question keep with GMAT.

JayChk:
Please I need help on this matter.
My friends and I just finished our National Service last Friday and my friends were not allowed to write the test because they just got their certificate last week.

Pls I need help, should I try cos mine is this Thursday abi I should just forget it.

P.S: I don't stay in PH and so I will be required to travel.

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Take this number call their HR and seek for proper explanation before you go 01-2701595. like in Abuja center all the batch A stream one with their certificate were turn back from the test hall. the HR lady told them that when they were filling the online form, there's a column which ask of NYSC status with YES/NO. at dat point if you are still serving and you say completed NYSC, you have failed number one integrity test. so my dear seek for proper explanation tru dat number. all the best!

doublezero7:
I disagree with your information about being contacted before the 20th! The Lagos/South West centre has stopped sending invites! And for Abuja, some people were scheduled for the 18th because there was centre issues with their test invite! Except for special cases, majority of the test centers would be rounding up this week. Please, let us strive to post credible informations!

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Nigerians! why do we always rush to make hasty conclusion like this. in my write up above did I mention Lagos/Southwest zone? I was not emphatic as to which center will call the applicant before 20th of April and the 18th you mention as regard to Abuja applicant, does it fall outside the 20th of April I mentioned above? my dear compare and contrast, two of us are saying same thing. I give out verifiable information, especially now dat some applicant are getting agitated for not been called, so when I get any good info I try to give it out to ease the nerves of some guys.

alexandranature:
Hey guys! Please for those that have written the test, can someone skip questions to later return to them? Thanks.

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Very possible but, preferably don't leave any question to return later.



And for those whom are yet to be contacted, don't just trouble urself, relax ur mind you will be contacted before 20th of dis month and if you are not contacted in this first batch of the exercise, then you will be contacted probably by June or July. Cheers!!!!