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MODAY1Ali:
Interestingly, the difficulty level of questions on the practice test was the same as the main exam for me.

Generally, I’m deeply uncomfortable with any type of guessing in any assessment. But I understand these assessments are structured such as it’s difficult to finish.

Personally, I don't think the SHL practice questions are sufficient to be appropriately prepared for the SHL test. I think any sharp person would need at least one month of constant practice using the right SHL style question bank to be prepared. In my time, I used materials from AssementDay from the UK. Bought their prep materials that had like 10 different quizes/question papers per "subject" (Verbal, Numerical and deductive). I understand your issue with guessing, but trust me if you are properly prepared (and it doesn't have to be AssementDay materials before people think I'm shilling for them), it's almost a walk in the park. The analogy I've always used is boxing. It's like a boxer staying sharp by sparring with someone who closes fights like his opponent. Somethings become reflexes. Some of those so-called hard questions, you'd be able to eliminate some of the answer options just by reading the question.

For example if I see 6.25%, I'm already thinking one-quarter of 25%. So if I see any of the answer options greater than 25%, those options are already gone.

airsaylongcome:
Software Engineering. That's it. That's what probably dragged me to you. I'm no longer in active software development (I don tire plus young guns like una, no dey let person drink water drop cup).

You manner of speaking reminds me a lot about one guy I successfully "worked with" for the 2022 Assessment Centre. I'm sure he's reading now lol.

Every engineer, or let me say every good engineer likes to question the reason and rationale. But, omo, I've learned to set out of that methodical thinking when the situation calls for it.


About the NLNG GT recruitment, I trust the process. There were just under a 100 that resumed when we resumed. Not one person was hired because of man-know-man. None that I'm aware off.

Fingers crossed that you scale through to the AC.

I just finished my test. Honestly, i was so overwhelming, and i could barely process anything because of the time constraint. I was just picking majority of the questions randomly.

airsaylongcome:
Software Engineering. That's it. That's what probably dragged me to you. I'm no longer in active software development (I don tire plus young guns like una, no dey let person drink water drop cup).

You manner of speaking reminds me a lot about one guy I successfully "worked with" for the 2022 Assessment Centre. I'm sure he's reading now lol.

Every engineer, or let me say every good engineer likes to question the reason and rationale. But, omo, I've learned to set out of that methodical thinking when the situation calls for it.


About the NLNG GT recruitment, I trust the process. There were just under a 100 that resumed when we resumed. Not one person was hired because of man-know-man. None that I'm aware off.

Fingers crossed that you scale through to the AC.

I know the type you’re talking about. Stand up guys! Very smart. Highly inquisitive and curious. Very competent.

Compared to civil engineering, my software engineering journey is still in its infancy. I‘ve however made remarkable progress since I started. I’ve created a software application (though I haven’t deployed it. Runs locally) to aid engineering students with calculations in fields such as structural and electrical engineering, and linear algebra (matrix inversion, beam deflection, inductive reactance etc) complete with a frontend, backend, and database.

Yeah the process is very fair but at the end of the day, the highest quality talent (specifically engineers due to aforementioned reasons) may get thrown out. From those I’ve spoken to, my complaints are actually somewhat universal. I still understand why they chose this method though. At the end of the day, giving more time allows for online searching even with proctoring (dishonest candidates sometimes find a way). It also skews the distribution because as you mentioned, more candidates will simply be able to answer more questions. From my online research, they want the distribution to take the shape of a normal distribution with little deviation.

Also from what I’ve seen, candidates will be ranked in bands (as opposed to NLNG being given raw scores). I’m not confident about scaling through. On the practice tests, I got 44% and I’m not confident I did any better on the main exam (I think I practically guessed a similar amount of questions though I can’t remember since I was under pressure). Quite often, on many questions, you’re able to quickly eliminate 3 options but there are 2 which require an extra 30 seconds to a minute of thinking (which you don’t have so you guess).

airsaylongcome:
Software Engineering. That's it. That's what probably dragged me to you. I'm no longer in active software development (I don tire plus young guns like una, no dey let person drink water drop cup).

You manner of speaking reminds me a lot about one guy I successfully "worked with" for the 2022 Assessment Centre. I'm sure he's reading now lol.

Every engineer, or let me say every good engineer likes to question the reason and rationale. But, omo, I've learned to set out of that methodical thinking when the situation calls for it.


About the NLNG GT recruitment, I trust the process. There were just under a 100 that resumed when we resumed. Not one person was hired because of man-know-man. None that I'm aware off.

Fingers crossed that you scale through to the AC.

Thanks for your input sir. I am currently working and pursuing a Msc on the side (the experience has made me proficient in SPSS for data analysis). Don’t have a 2:1 in 1st degree but my grades are much better in my 2nd degree. I have been anticipating the EH advert for NLNG (last GT, EH advert came out afterwards). Any chance that I could break into the oil and gas industry particularly NLNg

airsaylongcome:
Personally, I don't think the SHL practice questions are sufficient to be appropriately prepared for the SHL test. I think any sharp person would need at least one month of constant practice using the right SHL style question bank to be prepared. In my time, I used materials from AssementDay from the UK. Bought their prep materials that had like 10 different quizes/question papers per "subject" (Verbal, Numerical and deductive). I understand your issue with guessing, but trust me if you are properly prepared (and it doesn't have to be AssementDay materials before people think I'm shilling for them), it's almost a walk in the park. The analogy I've always used is boxing. It's like a boxer staying sharp by sparring with someone who closes fights like his opponent. Somethings become reflexes. Some of those so-called hard questions, you'd be able to eliminate some of the answer options just by reading the question.

For example if I see 6.25%, I'm already thinking one-quarter of 25%. So if I see any of the answer options greater than 25%, those options are already gone.

What you’re talking about is ‘muscle memory’ which in actuality is your subconscious taking over processes so you (your conscious mind) can focus on more novel/important tasks and decision making. In fact, because of muscle memory, my times on numerical reasoning were significantly faster than the others (fastest was inductive reasoning).

Unfortunately, mental shortcuts are less relevant in deductive reasoning. What’s more relevant is knowing and remembering/realizing (in the moment) its rules. So things like ‘most’, ‘every’, ‘some’ and the logical deductions that follow.

Let me give 2 examples one with deductive and another with numerical. For numerical reasoning questions, like you mentioned, if you’re a seasoned pro, and if you’re told to increase 500 by 20%, you should know it’s 600 almost automatically. If you’re asked for an average of the numbers 13, 15, 17, 19 without thinking about it you should know it’s 16 (the numbers are ‘symmetrical’). However, for deductive reasoning questions, it’s tougher. If you see:

Premise 1:All wood parts must be sanded with a belt sander.
Premise 2: Some steel parts are sanded with a disk sander.
Premise 3: Some wood parts are sanded at more than one speed.
Premise 4: Ian operates a belt sander.
Premise 5: Each steel part is sanded and etched with the same tool.
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING MUST BE TRUE:
A. Ian operates a sander that has more than one speed.
B. Only disk sanders are used to etch steel parts.
C. Some disk sanders can be used for sanding and etching.
D. Ian sands wood parts.
E. Ian sands and etches items.

You can eliminate A, B, and E leaving you B and C. You might be inclined to pick B because of premises 1 & 4 BUT in the heat of exams, you have to REMEMBER that just because ALL wood parts must be sanded with a belt sander, it doesn’t mean ONLY wood parts can be sanded with a belt sander. This leaves you with the correct answer C (because of premises 2 & 5 combined). I’m not aware of any mental shortcuts that allows you to immediately spot this mid exam. You just have to deduce it in the moment which incidentally takes time. Quick deductions are easier for numerical questions in my opinion.

NOTE: sharing questions from SHL (both practice and main exam) is not allowed. I got these from youtube (incidentally and perhaps ironically, the uploader himself got the question wrong despite no time limit).

MODAY1Ali:
I know the type you’re talking about. Stand up guys! Very smart. Highly inquisitive and curious. Very competent.

Compared to civil engineering, my software engineering journey is still in its infancy. I‘ve however made remarkable progress since I started. I’ve created a software application (though I haven’t deployed it. Runs locally) to aid engineering students with calculations in fields such as structural and electrical engineering, and linear algebra (matrix inversion, beam deflection, inductive reactance etc) complete with a frontend, backend, and database.

Yeah the process is very fair but at the end of the day, the highest quality talent (specifically engineers due to aforementioned reasons) may get thrown out. From those I’ve spoken to, my complaints are actually somewhat universal. I still understand why they chose this method though. At the end of the day, giving more time allows for online searching even with proctoring (dishonest candidates sometimes find a way). It also skews the distribution because as you mentioned, more candidates will simply be able to answer more questions. From my online research, they want the distribution to take the shape of a normal distribution with little deviation.

Also from what I’ve seen, candidates will be ranked in bands (as opposed to NLNG being given raw scores). I’m not confident about scaling through. On the practice tests, I got 44% and I’m not confident I did any better on the main exam (I think I practically guessed a similar amount of questions though I can’t remember since I was under pressure). Quite often, on many questions, you’re able to quickly eliminate 3 options but there are 2 which require an extra 30 seconds to a minute of thinking (which you don’t have so you guess).

Your SE path, broaden your horizon. Don't get stuck in programming for engineering. Prior to NLNG, I was working in Supply Chain, Inventory Management specifically and working in Warehouse Software. I was my boss's stellar performer. Make magic happen out of nothing. In NLNG, I kept pushing for the same role. Looking back, if I hs stayed in the business, I would have been stuck in Supply Chain. Today, I'm completely away from Supply Chain, doing a lot of interesting stuff in Telecoms and Voice AI. I don't know if I would have been happy being stuck doing some complex inventory management and demand planning. Open up your horizon. Look into current commercial demanding niches. Your engineering background gives you a strong problem solving mindset.

FolaLee:
Thanks for your input sir. I am currently working and pursuing a Msc on the side (the experience has made me proficient in SPSS for data analysis). Don’t have a 2:1 in 1st degree but my grades are much better in my 2nd degree. I have been anticipating the EH advert for NLNG (last GT, EH advert came out afterwards). Any chance that I could break into the oil and gas industry particularly NLNg

EH openings are heavily dependent on internal need. NLNG is the type of company that has very low attrition rate. People RARELY quit there o. I would say monitor their career pages. I will try to find out if there are any plans for EH but no guarantees.

airsaylongcome:
EH openings are heavily dependent on internal need. NLNG is the type of company that has very low attrition rate. People RARELY quit there o. I would say monitor their career pages. I will try to find out if there are any plans for EH but no guarantees.

Okay thanks very much sir

airsaylongcome:
Your SE path, broaden your horizon. Don't get stuck in programming for engineering. Prior to NLNG, I was working in Supply Chain, Inventory Management specifically and working in Warehouse Software. I was my boss's stellar performer. Make magic happen out of nothing. In NLNG, I kept pushing for the same role. Looking back, if I hs stayed in the business, I would have been stuck in Supply Chain. Today, I'm completely away from Supply Chain, doing a lot of interesting stuff in Telecoms and Voice AI. I don't know if I would have been happy being stuck doing some complex inventory management and demand planning. Open up your horizon. Look into current commercial demanding niches. Your engineering background gives you a strong problem solving mindset.

MODAY1Ali:
When I had fewer life responsibilities, I had the chance to scour through hundreds of recruitment pages devouring any information I could find. In 2023, for a job I wanted, I went through all 319 pages (at the time) of a recruitment thread.

For this recruitment, I applied in September and since then, I only had the chance to sporadically practice. My academic ‘leave’ started early December which is what afforded me the time to practice full time after receiving the invitation.

Regarding my 2 engineering degrees. Yes I studied civil engineering as a first BSc which I got High Honours (3.91/4 final year gpa). I believe in challenging myself so I later went back to bag another degree in software engineering (not full 4 years though since I had so many prerequisites).

Everywhere I’ve been, the best engineers tend to be methodical, thorough (constantly reviewing their work, questioning their assumptions, painstakingly looking for points of failure), with exceptional engineering intuition. These people would be average at best on these type of assessments.

Still though, I’ve only ever heard good things about NLNG. I trust the process and their ability to select exceptional candidates.

Sir's, you have made awesome inputs and I bet discussing with you will be an eye opening experience.

As a bsc holder of civil engineering, I have wondered for a long time now how I can transition into the computer science discipline specifically cybersecurity, MODAY1Ali I can't help but ask how you were able to transition from civil engineering into software engineering and what your experiences were. I would appreciate your advice regarding this endeavor. And btw you seem like you engaged yourself with lots of books due to your use of rich vocabulary and how you structure your sentences it's truly amazing.

@airsaylongcome, I want to appreciate you sir for your efforts and invaluable advices and encouragement you give us on this platform, I noticed your valuable inputs right from the 2022 thread and here I am again. Thank you much.

I noticed also you are in the computer science field if I'm not mistaken, I believe you also have something to say regarding the transition into computer science.

And please if you are reading this feel free to make your inputs also thank you.

Nabzi6:
Sir's, you have made awesome inputs and I bet discussing with you will be an eye opening experience.

As a bsc holder of civil engineering, I have wondered for a long time now how I can transition into the computer science discipline specifically cybersecurity, MODAY1Ali I can't help but ask how you were able to transition from civil engineering into software engineering and what your experiences were. I would appreciate your advice regarding this endeavor. And btw you seem like you engaged yourself with lots of books due to your use of rich vocabulary and how you structure your sentences it's truly amazing.

@airsaylongcome, I want to appreciate you sir for your efforts and invaluable advices and encouragement you give us on this platform, I noticed your valuable inputs right from the 2022 thread and here I am again. Thank you much.

I noticed also you are in the computer science field if I'm not mistaken, I believe you also have something to say regarding the transition into computer science.

And please if you are reading this feel free to make your inputs also thank you.

My first question would be: Why Cybersec? Did you research other tech related roles before settling on Cybersec? Nothing wrong with Cybersec. I just don't consider it an entry point. I think of it more as a specialisation. Pretty much like Neurosurgery in medicine. First you have to be a Dr, then a surgical resident before homing in on Neurosurgery

Nabzi6:
Sir's, you have made awesome inputs and I bet discussing with you will be an eye opening experience.

As a bsc holder of civil engineering, I have wondered for a long time now how I can transition into the computer science discipline specifically cybersecurity, MODAY1Ali I can't help but ask how you were able to transition from civil engineering into software engineering and what your experiences were. I would appreciate your advice regarding this endeavor. And btw you seem like you engaged yourself with lots of books due to your use of rich vocabulary and how you structure your sentences it's truly amazing.

@airsaylongcome, I want to appreciate you sir for your efforts and invaluable advices and encouragement you give us on this platform, I noticed your valuable inputs right from the 2022 thread and here I am again. Thank you much.

I noticed also you are in the computer science field if I'm not mistaken, I believe you also have something to say regarding the transition into computer science.

And please if you are reading this feel free to make your inputs also thank you.

The truth of the matter is every resource you need to become a world class software engineer / computer scientist is available for free online. From my experience, the major challenges most people face are:
1. Discipline. Extensive learning as an activity is hard. Learning a technical skill is even harder. No matter the initial ginger/excitement you have in the beginning, there’ll be days where you won’t want to push on. It’s specifically on those days you need to go the extra mile.
2. Knowing where to look and knowing the right combination of resources to use. To be very honest , this one is individual. Different people learn differently. You have to figure out what works for you.
3. Learning the right sequence of things. For example, I wouldn’t recommend jumping into learning C from the jump. Start with a higher level language (python is perfect).
4. Learning how to learn. This may sound paradoxical at first but learning itself is a skill that you can hone and get better at.
5. Knowing what to learn. I myself am not an expert but I can’t help you here.

Here are some core concepts you should learn and understand on an intuitive level and not just surface level:
1. What code/coding specifically is and its difference with program/programming.
2. What programming languages are, capabilities, limitations etc.
3. Core programming concepts like conditional branching, looping, recursion, abstraction etc.

Here are some resources I found useful in my journey:
YOUTUBE
1. Bro codes tutorials on youtube.
2. Crash course computing.
BOOKS
1. Code by Charles Petzold.
2. But how do it know? by J. Clark Scott.
3. Nand2tetris by Noam Nisan and Shimon Schocken.
4. Crash course python by Eric Mathes.
5. Head First Java by Kathy Sierra.

Download python ide from the python official website. Likewise, download jre and then download intellij, eclipse, or netbeans for java. VsCode is also useful.

Start here. By the time you get through these resources, you’ll know enough about the field to chart your own course (and learn about other topics like web development i.e. html/css/javascript, databases i.e. mysql/postgresql plus other topics). After a couple years, preferably with some experience, go for a PGD and then masters as they are the key that will unlock access to senior/management roles.

Also an important tip. As a civil engineer, I’m sure you’re already used to building structures (using designs, models etc). Software is no different, you’re building a structure but this time virtual (also with designs, models etc). Leverage your knowledge of civil engineering to build useful analogies in your software journey when applicable.

WARNING: Few people can learn enough to be employable in under a year. For most people willing to undertake the journey, it will take years (make peace with this).

airsaylongcome:
Your SE path, broaden your horizon. Don't get stuck in programming for engineering. Prior to NLNG, I was working in Supply Chain, Inventory Management specifically and working in Warehouse Software. I was my boss's stellar performer. Make magic happen out of nothing. In NLNG, I kept pushing for the same role. Looking back, if I hs stayed in the business, I would have been stuck in Supply Chain. Today, I'm completely away from Supply Chain, doing a lot of interesting stuff in Telecoms and Voice AI. I don't know if I would have been happy being stuck doing some complex inventory management and demand planning. Open up your horizon. Look into current commercial demanding niches. Your engineering background gives you a strong problem solving mindset.

I’m very curious to hear more about the Telecoms and Voice AI part! Last year, I had a chance (and still do) to do a masters in AI. I’m also considering fintech. What’re your thoughts?

Stargurl20:
I just finished my test. Honestly, i was so overwhelming, and i could barely process anything because of the time constraint. I was just picking majority of the questions randomly.

This fits in line with what most people are reporting. Despite this though, we’ll still have gurus and professional SHL test takers who’ll snatch perfect scores of 100. I do wonder what percentage of the test taking population they are though?

airsaylongcome:
My first question would be: Why Cybersec? Did you research other tech related roles before settling on Cybersec? Nothing wrong with Cybersec. I just don't consider it an entry point. I think of it more as a specialisation. Pretty much like Neurosurgery in medicine. First you have to be a Dr, then a surgical resident before homing in on Neurosurgery

To be honest I didn't do enough research on other roles before settling, what made me to be interested in cybersecurity was the ability to manipulate the computer system and network however I want, and I have always wondered how computers communicate on the network and the field just felt right to me, and btw I obtained the ISC2 CC certificate and did some Google cybersecurity certificate.

MODAY1Ali:
The truth of the matter is every resource you need to become a world class software engineer / computer scientist is available for free online. From my experience, the major challenges most people face are:
1. Discipline. Extensive learning as an activity is hard. Learning a technical skill is even harder. No matter the initial ginger/excitement you have in the beginning, there’ll be days where you won’t want to push on. It’s specifically on those days you need to go the extra mile.
2. Knowing where to look and knowing the right combination of resources to use. To be very honest , this one is individual. Different people learn differently. You have to figure out what works for you.
3. Learning the right sequence of things. For example, I wouldn’t recommend jumping into learning C from the jump. Start with a higher level language (python is perfect).
4. Learning how to learn. This may sound paradoxical at first but learning itself is a skill that you can hone and get better at.
5. Knowing what to learn. I myself am not an expert but I can’t help you here.

Here are some core concepts you should learn and understand on an intuitive level and not just surface level:
1. What code/coding specifically is and its difference with program/programming.
2. What programming languages are, capabilities, limitations etc.
3. Core programming concepts like conditional branching, looping, recursion, abstraction etc.

Here are some resources I found useful in my journey:
YOUTUBE
1. Bro codes tutorials on youtube.
2. Crash course computing.
BOOKS
1. Code by Charles Petzold.
2. But how do it know? by J. Clark Scott.
3. Nand2tetris by Noam Nisan and Shimon Schocken.
4. Crash course python by Eric Mathes.
5. Head First Java by Kathy Sierra.

Download python ide from the python official website. Likewise, download jre and then download intellij, eclipse, or netbeans for java. VsCode is also useful.

Start here. By the time you get through these resources, you’ll know enough about the field to chart your own course (and learn about other topics like web development i.e. html/css/javascript, databases i.e. mysql/postgresql plus other topics). After a couple years, preferably with some experience, go for a PGD and then masters as they are the key that will unlock access to senior/management roles.

Also an important tip. As a civil engineer, I’m sure you’re already used to building structures (using designs, models etc). Software is no different, you’re building a structure but this time virtual (also with designs, models etc). Leverage your knowledge of civil engineering to build useful analogies in your software journey when applicable.

WARNING: Few people can learn enough to be employable in under a year. For most people willing to undertake the journey, it will take years (make peace with this).

Thank you so much for all these tips and resources, it will help me a ton, with regards to coding i heard it will be useful to start with C a low level language before proceeding to the likes of python, but I'm not gonna lie the C language is an absolute pain to work with.

When I decide to do the PGD and Masters, would you recommend an open university? I'm a bit skeptical due to their mode of teaching.

MODAY1Ali:
This fits in line with what most people are reporting. Despite this though, we’ll still have gurus and professional SHL test takers who’ll snatch perfect scores of 100. I do wonder what percentage of the test taking population they are though?

Infinitesimal. You have to be "permanently unemployed" to be a so-called SHL guru. If you don't have a specific SHL screening coming up, constantly preparing for it can be boring.

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MODAY1Ali:
This fits in line with what most people are reporting. Despite this though, we’ll still have gurus and professional SHL test takers who’ll snatch perfect scores of 100. I do wonder what percentage of the test taking population they are though?

Hmm

Nabzi6:
Thank you so much for all these tips and resources, it will help me a ton, with regards to coding i heard it will be useful to start with C a low level language before proceeding to the likes of python, but I'm not gonna lie the C language is an absolute pain to work with.

When I decide to do the PGD and Masters, would you recommend an open university? I'm a bit skeptical due to their mode of teaching.

Everyone learns differently but I wouldn’t recommend starting with C. For most technical fields, the core task starting out is wiring the core intuitions/concepts about the field into your brain. You need to get as many lightbulb moments as you possible.

Languages like C have more complex syntax which adds to cognitive load (your brain has a limit for how many things/items/concepts it can handle at once. For most people, this number is 5-7). This added cognitive load means cognitive resources you could’ve spent wiring the core fundamentals (which I mentioned in another comment) eg conditional branching, looping, data structures, functions etc will have to be spent understanding and memorizing syntax, which changes from language to language, and will have to be learnt later anyways as you learn more languages.

For example, in python, printing is achieved with a simple:
print(“Hi”).

In C, it is:
#include <stdio.h>
int main() {
printf("Hi";
return 0;
}

Both achieve the same result.

There’s absolutely nothing wrong with open universities. In this field, what you know is more important than where you schooled. So yes… I would recommend going for that.

With that being said, you will get better networks with traditional schools, mainly as a result of physical classes being more intimate, thus facilitating more ‘human’ interactions with peers and professors. They also have more expansive alumni networks which you can leverage. In addition, due to their heritage and history, having UNILAG (for example) on your CV will look more prestigious than NOUN. In the example of UNILAG, If you get an interview, and your interviewer attended UNILAG, this could be a point of ‘soft bonding’. Therefore, keep these in mind.

airsaylongcome:
Infinitesimal. You have to be "permanently unemployed" to be a so-called SHL guru. If you don't have a specific SHL screening coming up, constantly preparing for it can be boring.

From what I’ve seen based on the platforms I’m on, a sizeable minority guessed every single question. Another sizeable minority were only able to answer 2-5 questions, and guessed the rest. I’ve seen reports from people that breezed through though. Maybe they’re gurus or maybe they’re underestimating the difficulty of the exam. There’s a third factor too which I don’t want to mention (if you’ve been following recruitment processes, you’ll know what I’m talking about).

One major theme (like I also noticed) is a lot of questions have 2 options that ‘look’ correct so quite often, you have to guess one.

Good day fellow comrades, pls join to keep one another updated for this NLNG 2025 recruitment, thanks.
https:///FiXiUu4Il6oC8ACUliY5ww?mode=wwt

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Can anyone confirm the "you get penalized if you don't answer evert question" rule?

Kelvinnchucks:
Can anyone confirm the "you get penalized if you don't answer evert question" rule?

yes

Ok

I don't there is a magic formula that works for everyone. Some people recommend long periods of preparation, while others swear by quick-thinking shortcuts. For me, what matters most is staying calm, relaxed, and clear-headed, so you can answer questions quickly and correctly without guessing or panicking as the clock starts to run down.

On a lighter note, I remember my experience in 2007. I had flown into Abuja from Lagos late the previous night for the first test, where we literally had to fight our way into the ICC because of the sheer number of applicants. I was completely exhausted and actually fell asleep between sections since it was a paper-based test. A fellow test-taker could not believe his eyes and kept berating me for “wasting” a golden opportunity.

I went in with zero preparation and carried the same attitude into the second test and, eventually, the assessment centre in Lagos.

I even arrived late for the assessment centre after first forgetting to make copies of my documents and then getting lost in Lagos Island. I barely made it in time for accreditation

One thing I will say is this: follow the rules and do your best. 🙂

Thank you so much for this sir. Your presence and that of sir @airsaylongcome is highly appreciated, God bless you all!

vahonohai:
I don't there is a magic formula that works for everyone. Some people recommend long periods of preparation, while others swear by quick-thinking shortcuts. For me, what matters most is staying calm, relaxed, and clear-headed, so you can answer questions quickly and correctly without guessing or panicking as the clock starts to run down.

On a lighter note, I remember my experience in 2007. I had flown into Abuja from Lagos late the previous night for the first test, where we literally had to fight our way into the ICC because of the sheer number of applicants. I was completely exhausted and actually fell asleep between sections since it was a paper-based test. A fellow test-taker could not believe his eyes and kept berating me for “wasting” a golden opportunity.

I went in with zero preparation and carried the same attitude into the second test and, eventually, the assessment centre in Lagos.

I even arrived late for the assessment centre after first forgetting to make copies of my documents and then getting lost in Lagos Island. I barely made it in time for accreditation

One thing I will say is this: follow the rules and do your best. 🙂

vahonohai:
On a lighter note, I remember my experience in 2007. I had flown into Abuja from Lagos late the previous night for the first test, where we literally had to fight our way into the ICC because of the sheer number of applicants. I was completely exhausted and actually fell asleep between sections since it was a paper-based test. A fellow test-taker could not believe his eyes and kept berating me for “wasting” a golden opportunity.

You guys were the OGs for the Internet era NLNG GT recruitment..

To buttress your point, the first exam the 2013set wrote was a train wreck. I wrote mine in a fairly decent exam centre in Ikoyi. But stories from people that wrote in places like Unilag and other large exam centres were bad. Exam not starting in time. People sent to the wrong exam centres. It was comic. In fact I shared a chair with one candidate and a table with a different candidate.

But in the end, it was always about doing one's best.

(PS to 2025 set: There used to be a screening test before SHL). I

vahonohai:
I don't there is a magic formula that works for everyone. Some people recommend long periods of preparation, while others swear by quick-thinking shortcuts. For me, what matters most is staying calm, relaxed, and clear-headed, so you can answer questions quickly and correctly without guessing or panicking as the clock starts to run down.

On a lighter note, I remember my experience in 2007. I had flown into Abuja from Lagos late the previous night for the first test, where we literally had to fight our way into the ICC because of the sheer number of applicants. I was completely exhausted and actually fell asleep between sections since it was a paper-based test. A fellow test-taker could not believe his eyes and kept berating me for “wasting” a golden opportunity.

I went in with zero preparation and carried the same attitude into the second test and, eventually, the assessment centre in Lagos.

I even arrived late for the assessment centre after first forgetting to make copies of my documents and then getting lost in Lagos Island. I barely made it in time for accreditation

One thing I will say is this: follow the rules and do your best. 🙂

Did you passed the test?

vahonohai:
I don't there is a magic formula that works for everyone. Some people recommend long periods of preparation, while others swear by quick-thinking shortcuts. For me, what matters most is staying calm, relaxed, and clear-headed, so you can answer questions quickly and correctly without guessing or panicking as the clock starts to run down.

When i saw i time was flying, i just responded by laughing instead of getting worked up .Person head gats dey clear to resolve those logical questions.Just did the test and it was really nice.
I think people in humanities enjoyed it the most ,probably because it involves a lot of reading and than figures.
Tbh, the best prep was ensuring i stayed calm and not tensed for the whole 18 minutes.

Stargurl20:
Did you passed the test?

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