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Aloydei:
Which browser did you people use?

Anonby1:
At the cost of going a wee bit back on my words, i am kind of happy people like @Edith1900 found our humble insertions helpful for their test. @corporatehitman has gone awol, I guess he is taking his consulting job seriously now just like i am taking my own whatever it is i am doing job seriously now too . Happy to see that atleast some people are hopeful about their tests which i would love to be a part of but omoooo. Anywho there is life outside nlng too, i mean you are currently living it rn sooo don't beat yourself up about this whole thing better days ahead In sha Allah. @airsaylongcome fighting the current wave of genZ Gt applicants thank you for your continued guidance and insights.

@jobbernath saying he has given up in pidgin english

Jobbernath:
Lock down browser.
Delete the one in the system and download it again.
After download install, after installing go back to chrome and launch it. Your lockdown browser will open for you to begin your test

Aloydei:
Please, drop your number sir let me call you directly. I think I've done all this but the problem is still there. I have even used Firefox.

Jobbernath:
Go and use another laptop.
Maybe the one you're using isn't compatible for the test. I think they wrote some laptop specifications for the test

Aloydei:
Wahala ooo

Jobbernath:
Is it working now?

Aloydei:
Bruhh... I'm currently in the streets trying different laptops.😭😭

Edith1900:
Yes Nimora, everyone has a right to their opinion, but some opinions are myopic minded and this “ sharing questions after the fact doesn’t help anyone and only creates unnecessary noise. ” is one. I would love to put it as a false statement, but considering this is your truth, I would say then that it is subjective and depends on an individuals ability to process information to their use and benefit.

I wrote my test yesterday morning, and after the numericals felt satisfied with my performance, because I was able to recall some things i read on here that really impacted my performance. In the line chart question of plotting peoples body mass, I solved the first one and got a value way lower than what was on the y axis, i then remembered someone had a similar problem, read the question again and again before i could spot the mistake, and then got the answer right, this alone really boosted my confidence. Again, i got to a pie chart question and after forming my equation, and was thinking about what arriving at the answer would require of me, my mind went back to the comments i had seen here - there's one particular annoying question if you see it just skip it, immediately i realised this had to be the question and i skipped with my full chest saving myself some 2 minutes of precious time. And several other instances, i could go on to explain that contributed to me finishing my numericals and feeling satisfied with my performance, of test breakdown from the people who had earlier written.

Lets not forgot that one of the ways of preparing adequately for an exam is using past questions. Post test breakdown can serve as a past questions in this case but only if you see it as so. "Sharing experience AFTER everyone has sat the test helps future applicants and provides some clarity and insight for current ones" is indeed a true statement. I have been reading the past GTs experiences on the AC and just imagine if they didn't talk about the questions asked.

Dear Future GTs, use whatever information you see to your benefits, always try to see how an information would make you better of. Read their experiences, what they did, and the outcomes, while everyones experiences is unique and different, it will at least provide some insight on the route to go and not to, what to expect, what to do and what not to do, which you never know can change the trajectory of your assessment.

May God crown all our efforts with success.
Shalom.

maik99:
I am really curious
Is there anyone that finished this test and thought “this was a good test, I should pass”

Nimora:

Corporatehitman:
To be honest, writing the exam late was the most strategic thing anyone could do. It's the difference between being book smart and street smart and very Machiavellian, because the end justifies the means.

I wrote mine within 48 hours of receiving the link because the instructions in the email stated that we should wait 3 business days for any technical issues to be resolved. That would have meant Monday or today if I had attempted it during the weekend and encountered technical errors.

My experience with Shell is why I try to take assessments before the deadline, because some organizations operate a first-come, first-served criterion.

Now, back to Shell’s VJT and ODVI. I know a BGS who failed Shell’s VJT. It's equivalent to the job-focused assessment NLNG introduced in this recruitment. I have been thinking about it.
Everyone ignores it, but it is almost 100 questions about you, and you're forced to answer them quickly while making uncomfortable choices. The section also comes first.

What if NLNG is not just looking for people who pass their numerical reasoning test? What if a difference of one or two additional questions answered correctly, which would normally be the margin between average smart students in the numerical reasoning section, is not very relevant in the final selection?

Jobbernath:
At this point it's better not to be invited to the next stage of interview/accessment center than to be invited and receive an heartbreak letter 💔 of not being accepted as a GT cos person go really feel am if after interview e nor enter. So this stage will reduce the heartbreak 😂😂😂

Aloydei:
I have finished my own.

I thank God for everything.

Jimmy17:
are there other corpers that are not done with nysc here too?

Edith1900:
Yes. Will be passing out very soon though.

Corporatehitman:
I don't know if it's me, but I still remember I was asked at least twice whether I was good at data/statistical analysis.

I didn't select it as my strength.

On one hand I know that data is very relevant in oil and gas operations, however when paired with other options, I think it was my least strength. It could hurt me because I don't have the quality they're looking for and they don't want to employ someone who isn't good at data analysis.

On the other hand, my overall test results may show that indeed, I was able to choose the things I was best at appropriately, thus, I am self-aware, honest and fit the culture of the organization. It could then be in my advantage.

With this test, you just do your best and leave the rest to the organization to select the trainees they're willing to bet on.

Edith1900:
Your being honest is commendable, but if you like be honest all you can (which is a good thing) if you don't fit into the organisations work culture, they won't pick you. That's the point of the test. To eliminate who doesn't fit. Sometimes you just have to be strategic.

While preparing for the job focused assessment, after finding out what it will entail, I went to NLNG's website memorised their core values, made an acronym SICTER - Safety, Integrity, Caring, Teamwork, Excellence and Respect. Also saw on their website what they were looking for in their talent - innovation, problem solving, commitment to excellence and the rest, and made sure all my answers tilted were towards these.

Anything teamwork, working as a team, Innovation, fostering diversity and inclusion, showing care for colleagues I chose it. While options suggesting work politics, emotional manipulation and putting self over team I avoided them.

This is how I approached that assessment. Like someone rightly said let the AC mail or we regret to inform you mail be the final judge.

We've all done our best, let's leave the rest to God.

Corporatehitman:
I think you'll get to the next stage. Congratulations. You really worked hard for it. It's even more impressive that you're an NYSC member.

I wish I had the time to put in that much effort.

After the exams, I really thought I should have done an extensive research and simulation on the company's culture before the test.

However, I didn't really deviate from the company's core values. I leaned towards safety, diversity (I think I choose an option wrongly), respect, caring, Teamwork etc. .

However, I think there were some questions I placed myself first. I'm not a robot lol, but I understand that it's a robot that'll determine if we're suitable or not.

Edith1900:
Your being honest is commendable, but if you like be honest all you can (which is a good thing) if you don't fit into the organisations work culture, they won't pick you. That's the point of the test. To eliminate who doesn't fit. Sometimes you just have to be strategic.

While preparing for the job focused assessment, after finding out what it will entail, I went to NLNG's website memorised their core values, made an acronym SICTER - Safety, Integrity, Caring, Teamwork, Excellence and Respect. Also saw on their website what they were looking for in their talent - innovation, problem solving, commitment to excellence and the rest, and made sure all my answers tilted were towards these.

Anything teamwork, working as a team, Innovation, fostering diversity and inclusion, showing care for colleagues I chose it. While options suggesting work politics, emotional manipulation and putting self over team I avoided them.

This is how I approached that assessment. Like someone rightly said let the AC mail or we regret to inform you mail be the final judge.

We've all done our best, let's leave the rest to God.

Nimora: