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maxlev1:
Well I think ur View is very wrong in the sense that
1. There are so many engineering graduates based in the same town, let's also add up those who had graduated before and after me and u will be shocked at the total number who are still jobless.

2. The work strength(number of workers) in Oil and gas sector of Nigeria isn't as much as u might assume. If I sum up together all the crude oil companies including NNPC, and all other companies that run contracts like maintenance, project etc, They don't have up to 30,000 workers in total. And remember when adding up new staffs(recruitment) they pick very few which most times are hired after lobbying. These companies posses the highest paying jobs in the country so everyone including Europeans hustle to work for some of this companies. Am just trying to educate u on how competitive and difficult it can be to get employed in this sector.

3. Staying in a town where an oil company is based doesn't mean u have the right connections that will get u employed. If u are smart, then u can have a lot of information but knowing people at the top who has the needed profile(influence) to push the right button for u is very difficult. And u know only very few have people in such positions. So most times its all about who u know and not all about where u base.

Great input here, all the points you have outlayed is correct. That number two is quite a concern to me, why is it that the oil and gas sector in Nigeria doesn't contribute so much to employment like other good paying sectors e.g.banking industry despite all d money, all d activities, I do know they pay far better for entry level anyways, but coming across job advert for Oil companies graduate Trainee is so rare. Even the one that I saw and passed through, I wasn't selected at d final stage despite a great performance due to a number of factors which I believe to be not being from the host community, connection and no one to lobby for me (at least in my rejection mail, d Performance was strongly acknowledged and I was placed on 24 Months awaiting list during which I can be considered), was shocked some days ago when I read that Chevron hasn't converted 2013 employed casual workers engineers to full time and they had to go on protest.

As much as it is a lucrative sector, it seems it is far above the means of the ordinary man in d society and only for those who are connected.

Deep sigh.

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MrTemple:
Shebi na porn I watch & no b me act d porn.

Oga u can post it on billboards in every street, I don't care.

You got me laughing here....

So you ain't concern about ur image abi

subcbouy:
yeah, just apply n face something else. If they call, good for them.

LOL, I love that, good for them.

subcbouy:
I was surprised, too. At least, they should have sent rejection mail to the application. The funniest part is that my application is still showing under review.

That's very serious, the roles have been filled up though, your best bet again might be to apply this time around. But with this kind of info from you, It is just good to apply and move on to some other things. If they call, fine, If not life goes on.....

subcbouy:
I applied to this same position last year without getting any reply, neither pass nor fail. Neither 50% merit nor 50% demerit, all power belong to God.

Hehehehehehe, that's serious. No sort of reply, for a multinational firm, that's unusual, at least if you were not selected, a rejection mail should be sent. That's the best practice, but then, this is Nigeria.

maxlev1:
Hahhahahaha no, I don't work there but I am based in one of the towns drilling crude oil. I occasionally do make findings on the availability of jobs based on my field(mechanical Engr). I am currently doing a government job to keep things ticking till I can get a job that befits my discipline.

That's good. One can't afford to be idle till when that dream job comes. But staying in a town where crude oil is being drilled should make getting a job easier for you as an engineering graduate. Just my view though.

maxlev1:
Well when there is life, there is always hope so never give up bro. Most times perseverance breeds success. Hopefully u will succeed in one of the companies pretty soon...

Thanks a lot, I really appreciate your inputs.

maxlev1:
Hahahhahaha when there is so much poverty and lawlessness in a country, people are liable to compromise. A man who feeds his family and his extended family will jump at the opportunity to lobby for his bro/sis(qualified or not) the next available vacant position so as to be relieved of the burden. Nobody seems to care abt d proficiency of a staff which will give the company the best result anymore. Its always let's fill our stomach first. It all started from our leaders bro.

U have said it all. This sums up everything. It is just a case of every Man fighting for himself and his family. It is truly the survival of the fittest and in Nigeria nobody cares about anyone, so if you don't have anyone to help you, just turn to God squarely and don't let go of Him.

It pains me a lot though. After finishing with good grades and armed with the knowledge, one will still find it tough to get a very well paying job in one desired industry because of lot of glitches. Anyway, we press on.

maxlev1:
No idea bro but I guess it is very similar with the way other oil and gas companies conduct their recruitment process discretely. Actually nobody really knows what happens behind the scene except u are part of the team behind the scene. As an applicant the best thing to do is pray and give it ur best shot.

Very discrete, a lot of factors go into the decision making, connection, oil community preference and few slots left for merit. You are so much right. One can only pray and do one's best. I did one oil firm recruitment recently, got to the final stage d fourth stage, put in my best in it only to be sent a mail that I wasn't picked but due to my performance, they will place me on 24 Months awaiting list and call me once there is a suitable opportunity, the thing weak my bones ooooooo. But we press on. BTW you are so much knowledgeable about the industry. Do you work there??

maxlev1:
Yea it is 50% fair. What I mean is that 50% of people will be pick purely on merit while the other 50% will solely be based on connections(This is the Nigerian way). So u have a 50% chance depending on the population of Nigeria that will apply for that single post! Maybe like over 50,000 Nigerians will likely apply since it is online. Secondly if the job offer says graduate trainee, then definitely u will be trained and placed somewhere to work. It doesn't require any practical skill but only ur educational qualification for u to apply. So goodluck bro.

It amazes me how we can't have a 100% Merit driven recruitment in this country. It is a total shambles.

maxlev1:
Yea it is 50% fair. What I mean is that 50% of people will be pick purely on merit while the other 50% will solely be based on connections(This is the Nigerian way). So u have a 50% chance depending on the population of Nigeria that will apply for that single post! Maybe like over 50,000 Nigerians will likely apply since it is online. Secondly if the job offer says graduate trainee, then definitely u will be trained and placed somewhere to work. It doesn't require any practical skill but only ur educational qualification for u to apply. So goodluck bro.

Alright, thanks for your input.

Any idea of their recruitment process?

maxlev1:
No, I haven't applied yet. Yes it is a multinational oil servicing firm and they currently have a very big contract with ExxonMobil nig. In terms of payment since their contract is a big project, someone with the position of graduate won't end less than 300k monthly.
Note: mostly of this companies prefer individuals with skills, certification than university n polytechnic degrees. It is a practical(70%) world with less theory(30%). Am telling u this from experience.

Thanks bro. But is their recruitment process fair enough, cos have applied. Since the job is for Graduate Engineer and it is a programme where one will be trained and developed, does this theory of preference for practical skills holds, cos I don't have oil and gas industry experience. Just want to know my chances.

maxlev1:
I am referring to Nigerstar 7 known before as Subsea 7 and Globstar. I am a mechanical Engineering graduate. I just have a feeling u can be of good help.

Have you applied for the graduate Engineer position? Any idea of their recruitment process and pay for Graduate Engineer?

Seems it is a Multinational oil servicing firm.

maxlev1:
I am referring to Nigerstar 7 known before as Subsea 7 and Globstar. I am a mechanical Engineering graduate. I just have a feeling u can be of good help.

Have you applied for the graduate Engineer position? Any idea of their recruitment process and pay for Graduate Engineer?

Seems it is a Multinational oil servicing firm.

Saintabdul:
The worst is yet to come oooh, because the Evil ones are not yet born. Time dey come wen to breath for this country go be gbege

I don't pray that time comes.

Things are tough and hard already.

But if things keep getting bad, then the alternative will be to get a means of escape.

Saintabdul:
Everybody​ need divine intervention in this country.....Problem dey ooo

Big problem dey bro.
We have just too many unemployed graduate and underpaid graduates too

This country is a mess and it is a ground to battle for survival.

So I agree with you.

We all need divine intervention.

Joeysage:
Please lemme verify something here, how is Aggregate score calculated this year

Jamb score divided by 8 + post Utme score divided by 2....50% Jamb, 50% post Utme....

Martinez19:
Shebi when I am telling naija youths, dem go dey talk say I no know anything. How bad must things get before people realise that revolution is due in this country? How bad and disgraceful must the standard of living be before people begin to think in the long term and know what matters most? Is it until doctors start driving keke as side hustle that we will wake up? Revolution is not happening in this country because revolution can't be brought about by cowards and short sighted people. Revolution can't be brought about by people who love their skin and comfort and are full of vanity and instant gratification. Revolutionists are brave and intelligent men/women who can see the big picture and can suffer and lay their lives for a cause that will benefit future generations.

If you youths can't be united to see the big picture and start a revolution then they should shut up and stop whining. Your whining won't do an inch, highest thing you protest and when you are tired, you go home and life goes on--- nothing changes. If you doubt me, ask ASUU and JOHESU. Youths should realise that our politicians and top officials don't give a shit about them and are not ready to help. Stage a revolution or shut up. America is great today because certain men and women suffer and died for to make it what it is. They weren't just whining. At least you know Nelson Mandela who was imprisoned for 27 years and others who were killed while fighting the apartheid regime. Good things don't come easy because we live in a wicked and harsh world.

So if youth are not ready to revolt and be sensible, they should shut the fvck up and go and drive keke; sell bags of rich, beans and garri; do bricklaying, tailoring or carpentry work or enter petty trade & business after four solid years in the university or if they like they should be deceiving themselves with "god will make a way", "God will provide", "everything is in God's hands", "by the grace of God " rubbishes and garbages. Mtewwww. Nigerians being the cowards that they are would rather open churches and exploit their fellow Nigerians instead of revolt; they would rather traffick drugs and ruin the country's reputation than revolt; they would rather do yahoo yahoo than stage a revolution; they would rather protect politicians that give them peanuts rather than revolt etc. Why? They are cowardly, short sighted and instant gratification- driven to stage a revolution.

Nelson Mandela wouldn't have spent 27 years in prison if he wanted to save his skin. He wouldn't have been part of his movement in the first place or would have retracted his stance when forced to do so to avoid imprisonment. So op, take heart. There is keke to drive, danfo business to do, food stuff trading to do, bricklaying to do, dry cleaning business, recharge card business and a host of other things to do that are not related to your certificate. If you are still lucky, you might still get a great job. Take heart, I am a truth talker.

Truthful words here, so blunt.

Nigeria is a scam, the only way out is revolution. Who will lead this fight? No one. It is an egoist and weak society, the mighty has poisoned the mind of the weak. It is an ignominy and a total shambles. The youths of this nation must realized no one cares about them, not even their so called selfish parading leaders. The earlier one wakes up to the truth, the better.

As for the person looking for a Job, I will advise you to venture into business, start from somewhere, keep hustling and you can still keep applying and hope one day things will be better. Quite unfortunate you were born into this failed system.

Draei:

I've seen elect/elect and nursing.

When did u see it?
And what's the aggregate u saw for both?
Cos lot of Elect Elect folks are anticipating even till now.

BiafranDel:
I hope so too. I guess it's only mbbs dept that is left to admit their candidates.

Not really, MBBS, Law, Elect Elect, Nursing among others are yet to be released

BiafranDel:
ok thanks. I don't understand how uniben is now admitting candidates. These sets that were admitted now, are they first batch or merit list for those that passed the cut off. If it is cut off, i know a lot of people whose score were far below cut off like judging by the course they applied and their agg score, they should not be on first batch but they were admitted. I don't understand what uniben is doing this time.

Quite surprising this year.
Especially those scores, let's keep fingers crossed.
With time, things will be clear.

xtizzy:
yep.thank you

u welcome

yeyerolling:
wat worth Wen all bank grad trainee dey ask for 2.1 wetin 2.2 go do Beta go learn skill lik IT

You are right, almost all jobs advert for GT na 2.1
Even the 2.1, they will still reject a lot of them during the rigorous process and take those they can pay.

Life after school in this country is survival of the fittest.

You must be tough, book smart, street smart and have God if you no get strong connect.

xtizzy:
I got 50 agg and I was admitted. Biochemistry though.
I was shocked but I just thank God.

Congratulations.
That was the department you chose right.

BiafranDel:
ok thanks. do you know if the dept admits those that applied them as second choice of study.

I can't say and if there is that will be second batch list, First batch is for those that chose the department and meet the stipulated cut off mark.

Futurecrown:
The admission yardstick depends on general performance, catchment area and Educational less developed area .Electrical, Mechanical and Petroleum are the most competitive Engineering courses in UNIBEN. Just be prayerful.

Quite true. Thanks for d input.