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yungmin:
By the way, are EH subjected to any form of training as well? And how did that guy become president? I think we should nominate someone from this thread for the position next

Martin aka bebrief (an irony cos the dude was never brief in speeches) was our president

Bebrief was an active member of the naijahotjobs NNPC thread. He was one of those who followed through until we received APL. He was loved on the thread for his maturity and tenacity.

The day we were asked to elect a president, 3 or 4 people were nominated. He introduced himself as bebrief and everyone in the auditorium was shouting bebrief! bebrief! bebrief!

The election took place and he won convincingly.

That was how he became the president. A lady was the vice (can't remember her name).

Xfire

Jaolad:
Thanks man fjd this great insight, this are the kí d of info í need.

My question is this. You said the 9 months training is paid daily and accumulated till the end of the 9 month. Does it mean each successful candidate will have to cater for themselves during the cause of the training period after which they will be reimbursed? Or we wil be aid on a daily basis?

My last question. Is it possible for someone to be sent back home during the cause of the 9 months training? And is it after the 9 months training they will pay the upfront?

Pls don't mind my inquisitiveness, just to prepare body and mind well for the task ahead.

Thanks in anticipation..

Good question.

Accommodation and food will be provided. Food is actually really nice. In 2012, they utilized Edjeba in Warri (that was the centre Shell used for SITP in the past). It's a really nice and quiet environment.

You are expected to pass, but no one was sent back home in 2012 after the training. Ideally, it should be possible to send you packing but realistically, I doubt they will ever do so, at least not on the basis of performance.

Have a lovely day, ladies and gentlemen.

Xfire

CircleOfWilis:
any payment for the 3weeks orientatation?

Yes, they pay accommodation and travel allowances. The further you stay from Abuja, the more the pay. They paid towards the end of the orientation program.

Xfire

divads:
Thanks for the info bro.

if natural sciences (Geoscientists, etc) didn't go for the training program , were they posted together with the non STEM disciplines? immediately after the orientation program. or they hard their own training differently?

Lol.. Geoscientists were part of the training oo.

Maybe I need to clarify a bit more:

ONLY graduates of engineering, physical sciences (e.g. maths, physics, chemistry, etc) and geology underwent the training.

Graduates of biological sciences and non-science related courses were not part of the training.

souljar:
@xfire, were there training allowances separate from the normal remuneration?

Yes, it is different. Training allowance is per day, separate from the normal salary.

The training allowance was accumulated and paid after the 9 months training programme.

Xfire

number5:
Thank you for this bit Xfire

@ the bolded bit, is microbiology /biochemistry not regarded as a part of STEM?

Lol..

Okay let's qualify it as STEM graduates with the exception of natural sciences underwent the 9 months training programme.

pflourish:
Perhaps a first hand information from an individual with a GT experience at NNPC can help doze off some of the tension here.

Posting is based on discipline and vacancy slots. It has nothing to do with individual score. Interview is meant to determine those who will join the corporation. That is where it ends. I'm not sure there is any organization that determines posting based on interview scores.
So I will advise not to build unnecessary tension inspired by anxiety and which can lead to delusion.

Like Jarus said, go to naijahotjobs (which was the hottest job site back then in 2012), and you will see people still hoping for 2nd NNPC list seven years after!

In 2012, all the successful underwent a 2 (or was it 3?) weeks orientation program in the Abuja headquarters. During that period, medical examination and security screening were performed. Also, we registered our banks.

After the orientation, the non-STEM GTs and experienced hires were posted immediately to different subsidiaries. And it's all dependent on your discipline. For instance, all the microbiology / biochemistry graduate that I met during orientation were posted to refineries as safety officers. A friend who studied quantity surveying was posted to IDSL, while a number of accountants were posted across several subsidiaries (accountants are needed everywhere) Experienced hires were posted based on their discipline and the role they applied for. Many experienced geologists were posted to IDSL and NETCO.

The STEM graduates had to undergo 9 months intensive training called FSTP (cant remember the full meaning but TP means training program). I was told that the overall best graduates per discipline were sent abroad for further studies. But the rest were posted based purely on their discipline and had nothing to do with their training score. Most chemical engineers ended up in the refineries; most petroleum engineers ended up in NPDC, and so on and so forth. A few who had solid network influenced their posting (typical everywhere even in private firms). Married ladies had the opportunity to choose the state of preference. For instance, a friend whose family was based in PH chose PH. She was posted to PH refinery.

This was all in 2012. Things might be different now.

Xfire

pflourish:
Please guys, enough of the TF or APL perplexity.
Oga jarus and xfire should give us insight about the details and procedures of how NNPC hirees are posted to various divisions and subsidiaries. I heard that a candidate's overall score determines whether the candidate works in the upstream, midstream or downstream. Anyone with legit info should kindly clarify.

Lol.
Where do people get these info from?

Don't let anxiety get the better of you.

That's not a reasonable statement and it is very false.

Xfire

joobseekar:
Is there any connection between Transport fare and APL at the moment? as some have been paid, while some are yet to be paid. Thanks as you breakdown the "conspiracy theory" behind that.

Thanks sibabe25 for the clarification.

Y'all need to chill

Sometimes, anxiety makes us think too far. Take a chill pill.

There is no absolutely no correlation between receiving TFare and APL. Ideally, everyone is supposed to receive tfare refund. There may be delay here and there when dealing with a large number of interviewees but it has nothing to do with APL.

You guys are even lucky to get your tfare refund on time. I cant remember exactly when we got ours but it was after several months.

This recruitment process seems to be much faster. I recently searched my inbox for the interview letter. I realized that I did my interview in July 2011, only to end up resuming August the following year. I think I got APL in June/July 2012.

Hopefully this will be way faster.

Good luck to you all.

Xfire

joobseekar:
Is there any connection between Transport fare and APL at the moment? as some have been paid, while some are yet to be paid. Thanks as you breakdown the "conspiracy theory" behind that.

Help my ignorance. What is APL?


Xfire

joobseekar:
@Xfire, where you at

I am here.

MarieAnn2012:
Can someone put an employee of NNPC as reference?

Cc xfire

Many generally tend to misuse the reference section of a CV. Ideally, a referee is someone who can vouch for some of the achievements, work experiences or skills you have listed on your CV. Examples include former lecturer, project supervisor, former/ present boss /manager, business partner or client, senior colleague, etc.

However, what most candidates do is to include uncles, family friends, top politicians, etc. In many cases, they have had no work/academic relationship with the referees but they add because he/she is highly placed, hoping that could influence the decision of the interviewers.

If the NNPC employee can vouch for some of the things you have on your CV, by all means include him/her.

For an entry level position, including referee is optional. You can as well put 'available upon request'.

Xfire

Jarus:
lol. GT that earns N200k per month after N4m upfront?

Pro-rate that per month and see if it's anywhere close to Exxon, Shell, TOTAL, Chevron, NLNG - none of which pays less than N850k per month for entry level.

I think this upfront thing confuses people. These IOCs don't do upfront system like NNPC, but if you add NNPC's upfront to the paltry monthly payments afterwards, it is still not close to the guy that will pay you N1m per month at entry level.

So let's say Shell pays N850k per month (they were paying that like 7 years ago!), if they want to operate upfront system like NNPC and decide to be paying you N200k per month, your upfront will be N650k*12 = N7.8m! Compare that to NNPC's upfront of N4m for similar level.

It is only at managerial level that NNPC compares with these companies. At entry level, there is gulf of difference.

I do not want to discuss in detail about pay. But the fact remains that if a candidate is to choose between an IOC and NNPC, and his/her only consideration is total pay package (monthly + NNPC upfront inclusive), IOCs are your best bet. An average IOC pays much more in every ramification. Like I said earlier, many NNPC staff still apply for IOC jobs. IOCs also generally offer staff more practical on-the-job experience.

However, if you are considering job security (that is if NNPC is not sold anytime soon by govt) and work life balance, go for NNPC. This doesn't mean that IOC staffs do not have healthy work life balance. Just that you can never beat government job in Nigeria when it comes to work life balance.

Xfire

4kimportX:
Good evening sirs @Jarus and @xfire

Can one wear native to the interview?

Lol... I remember in 2012 during my NNPC interview, I saw many Northerners that wore native to the venue. I don't know if any of them eventually got the job (I assume some did). I have undergone interviews with other multinational corporations and I have never seen anyone wearing native. But then, this is our 'own' NNPC so maybe cultural attires are allowed.

Sincerely, I don't know the answer to the question. But personally, I would rather be on the safe side by wearing corporate outfit.

Xfire

mos4phy:
But how would they use just one interview to determine who to give offer letter. This is the first instance I would see of any high profile company and considering the number of candidates again!

@Jarus and @xfire, pls can you confirm if it's just one interview before offer letter?

Cos if that's the case then it would have to involve a lot of luck

Lol. It's just one interview. Offer letter afterwards.

I don't know about you but people like me wey no sabi book, the less the number of recruitment exams and interviews, the better.

Xfire

Vivicathy:
What happens if you put an Abuja address. If you put an Abuja address on your CV and you pass the interview, will you likely be posted to the Abuja branch?

No. Has nothing to do with where you will be posted. Everyone has equal chances of suicide. You will jut not be paid accommodation allowance (per diem) during the orientation period. That's not really important now though.

adakoleagbenu:
pls where can a geologist function best in nnpc

IDSL or NPDC

mosgoon:
plssss. Anyone with legit info on nnpc GT (engr) total pay should pls notify.. Been getting confusing feedbacks and plus @xfire's vague feedback above makes it even more confusing. I would really need this info early on probably before nnpc offers are rolled out. Pls

Sorry if you find my response on pay to be vague. I'm not too certain that it's proper to be reeling out specific figures in a public forum. Maybe someone else can. I wish you the best.

Xfire

ORACULUM:
Hi Xfire,
What's is the equivalent of a supervisor? Entry,managerial or directorate .
Thank you for your anticipated answer

A supervisor in NNPC is not a managerial role. Management staff starts from deputy manager job. It depends on your job role. Supervisors are equivalent to mid level career staff (not entry level). It will still take you a number of years to climb to management cadre.

Xfire

mosgoon:
Thanks. In comparison with ExxonMobil, total and shell for GT (Mech engr) . How does total nnpc pay compare? I might have to choose later on most likely before I get nnpc offer. Please respond or give an indication.. Thanks. Is the 4m upfront purported earlier on the thread near accurate?

I'm currently leaning to nnpc than others cos of the federal government factor

Lol

At entry level, the IOCs generally pay much more than NNPC. A lot of NNPC staff will move to IOCs if given the slightest chance.

The same can not be said at management level (NNPC package for management staff is crazy), just that it takes about 18 years to climb from entry-level to management staff, that's if you are lucky to scale through to management level.

Xfire

daviscoal:
Please help us with information on what to read in preparation for the interview. I have many questions in my head like:
Is it true that most of the questions come from candidate's CV?
What are the other questions that they do ask? .............................

Here is what I can say on a public forum:

1. It was a panel interview. Can't remember the exact number that interviewed me but they weren't less than 4.

2. The questions are mainly personality based questions, in many cases focusing on your CV.

3. Be well dressed and read about NNPC. Your dressing and knowledge about NNPC will be tested and graded.

4. On the pay, I'm not sure it is right to reveal nnpc pay package on a public forum. But all I can say is that don't be deceived by what you see on the offer letter. They only include basic salary on the employment letter. Overall, the pay package for non-management staff is fairly good but certainly not the best in the world. For management staffs, the pay package is maaaad.

5. They did refund the TP (for all candidates) but it was after several months. For those that used Abuja address in their application or CV, you will receive little or no TP refund.

Believe me, you will almost regret using Abuja address if you are successful and they call for new hire orientation. *lips sealed*

Xfire

daviscoal:
Please help us with information on what to read in preparation for the interview. I have many questions in my head like:
Is it true that most of the questions come from candidate's CV?
What are the other questions that they do ask? .............................

Gimme an hour or two. I will respond, including questions on pay

Xfire

Jarus:
Some of us have been sweating to disabuse people's minds of the connection-only negative mentality of people.

It is common sense. NNPC has more than 5k employees. It is not possible that all of them were recruited with connection.

There will be still "long leg" even in this one, but it is not possible that all the finally successful candidates will be by connection. Minimum of 70% will still get there by merit. Why not fight for that slot and forget this pervasive negative yarn about connection.

Exactly. Most people in NNPC get in without knowing anybody.

I was recruited during the last campaign back in 2012 without knowing anyone. I have many friends and coursemates as well who got in that year without knowing anyone. (I have since left so really don't have any 'insider' news)

Prepare well for the interview and pray for a bit of luck. I remember seeing my interview score, and how it was graded. The interview usually appears easy and most people leave the interview panel feeling good but not everyone will eventually make it. So be prepared.

Over 500 was recruited during the 2012 recruitment. Hopefully, more will be recruited this year. Every state will be represented.

Xfire

Fancyteemah:
Nairaland family I greet you all, I'm an architect by degree and experience, but currently unemployed. I've tried all possible to get a respectable job to no avail and private jobs are not forthcoming, the ones I've done have not been paid for. This Architectural field has a lot of female prejudice because a lot of employers and prospective clients just assume that you are incapable of producing quality designs like the male counterparts and this is what I have been facing for years...I'm very skilled at 3d rendering, AutoCAD, ArchiCAD and the use of Photoshop for Artistic presentations. Please I need help getting a job and I'm currently in Lagos. Any suggestions will also be appreciated.

Impressive. I do not have an office job for you, but I could use your skills for a freelance job.What's your experience like? What have you worked on?

Thank you all for your participation. All the top 30 participants have been rewarded. See you all next year.

Xfire

cc Richiez Odunharry dejt4u

OdefaGirl:
Maybe xfire, consider setting d graduates' competitions too. Our own brains needs to be tested, na d same Nigeria we dey. Abi na to become a sponsor I go dey pray for?

do you mean all graduates or those pursuing postgraduate degrees?

I am also a graduate o. Even though I graduated long time ago, graduate na graduate. If you find such scheme for all graduates, I will apply too

Payment has started. Bear with me as it may take me a bit of time to get across to everyone.

Ifelove1:
I have received my cash award. Thank you very much xfire

Today, I am greatly impressed by integrity Ifelove1 has shown. This is an indication that winners of the scholarship have high level of integrity and honesty. Due to network error, I credited him twice. He alerted me and refunded the extra pay back to me.

People of honour like this brilliant student Ifelove1 should be honoured and celebrated.

God bless

Xfire

Beowulf:
Kudos to the organisers of this laudable initiative. This is what we should be about not the things that divide us.

Happy to make a financial contribution towards the next edition. Please let me know how to go about this.

Thank you so much for the words of encouragement and offer to support. The next edition will be next year January. I will PM to discuss.


Xfire

totalhouse:
I have been informed. Thanks for the explanation. Let me make the 3000 naira airtime for the Hall of fame of xfire scholarship quiz competition. You can do that while I transfer into your account. 1000 each per winner.

That would be great. Do you mean N1,000 each for the 20th to 30th best winners?

I will send you a PM for clarity.

totalhouse:
Great job. However, I have an observation. Hope to explain my points during the day. Thanks.

Xfire

Modified
As someone who likes playing with figures, I have observed a few calculation errors. Worst of all is that of the average score of greanya...(not sure if the spelling is correct) who was categorized among the airtime winning winners however the correct average score should have earned the fellow #3000 naira prize. The exact average score of 68.3%+66.7%= 67.5%. This person has been cheated with calculation error... I will pay this person his exact prize of #3000 while the airtime sent to the fellow will be a compensation for his trouble. May your blessing never elude you. The fellow can contact me if the organizers admit their error. Thanks
28th: greenya (1st: 68.3%, 2nd: 66.7%, average score: 65.0%)

It was a typo error. He actually had 63.3% not 68.3% in the first stage test. Not easy typing 60 different scores for all 30 candidates.

That doesn't stop you from blessing the dude with extra cash though.

Xfire

All winners

I have seen all your PMs. Please bear with me as it might take me a bit of time to respond and act on all 30 PMs. I will respond to your PMs and payments will start tomorrow....ooops today...it's past 12am already.

Xfire