Cadbury calls for interview. (dragnet test conducted @ chams)

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Originally Posted by lmao

please, what did u study?

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I studied mechanical engineering
@jadebaba,thanks for the direction,I'm grateful.since you wrote your test after the normal period the test was conducted,keep hope alive because it might just be in batches.Just ensure you stay close to your phone
@mac,I wouldn't know about that but I think they are done with aptitude test already.Try out other vacancies.All the best

hi, please has any mechanical engineer been called?

hi, please has any mechanical engineer been called?

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Originally Posted by Brotherly!

Was it only chemical Engineers that were contacted, Was any other discipline of Engineering contacted

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I studied Electrical/Electronics Engineering.

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Originally Posted by Superbrain

Got a call too. Mine is on the 5th.

Oga gzl, we need your invaluable input now oh.

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Please, was it an MTN line they used to contact u?

It seem they are calling only Engineers.

Expectin dere cal.....2morrow tinz

All d best 2 u guys

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Originally Posted by eznira

the assessment center is usually a nice experience especially if this is ur first time of going to an assessment center. Anyway, It's 2-3 stages. One is a group discussion where you guys are asked to act like management trainees while working as a team in recommendiing the best business proposal which the company should go into. no one is appointed a leader of the team but someone always tends to take that leadership role (usually, such a person gets d job at the end of the day only if the person executes the leadership traits excellently). While you guys are working/discussing/arguing, i recommend constructive arguments as the judges are directly behind you in the hall and they are experienced HR/graders. while there was anothe stage where you come into itnerview panel (with about 7 top mgt staff) asking you some questions ranging from the experience on ur CV to some other current affairs question. I can remember that they asked us about MDG. Take note that the assessment center at cadbury is so organised that interviewees can not discuss with others that are yet to be intervewed (so as to create a fair playing ground). They will also provide u with breakfast and lunch. Create d impression that you are ready to build a career with them else.... (they tend to sense guys who are just there to get employed while they await bigger offers from oil companies most especially guys with exceptional credentials). GZL may b too busy to come up here as he aint looking for job change and office work will b demanding for him, so i hope u understand why he may not have responded. I wish you all the best guys (remember, jst do ur part and let God make d final decision). cheers.

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@eznira: thou hast well said...Long time bro, how's life and things generally with u? What do u do now? Are u working and where? Abeg u fit update me thru PM.@all Cadbury-hopefuls: eznira has said it all, I might just add a few to it to make it clearer. The assessment basically consists of 3 sessions; namely, "Group Discussion", "Cognitive test", and d main interview (in dat order). All takes place d same day, so it's a whole-day affair. D "cognitive test" takes place individually, u go into a room one by one and pick a topic inside a "container/basket" and talk on/present d topic to d panel in just 3 mins. D topics wld most likely b d same for everyone doing on d same day bt u wld nt get d chance to speak to someone who might hav done it b4 u. D topics wld definitely b different for doz doing on different days. Like @eznira rightly said, d topic for d individual cognitive test on his own assessment day was MDG, bt my own day it was CLIMATE CHANGE, some other of my colleagues who had theirs on a different day entirely had d topic RESOURCE CONTROL. So, u need to b vast and to a good extent abreast on current affairs. U might most likely nt get any of these past topics dis time around. I hav a very strong feeling dat a topic around FUEL SUBSIDY might just come up on one of d days (dis is not an expo...it's jst my feeling).D 3rd stage, whc is d main interview, wld b more thorough. U wld b asked questions based on ur CV, and on ur past Job experience(s) if u had any. U wld also b drilled on ur discipline/background (e.g Elect/Elect Engrg wld b drilled on their field, so as Chem Eng, etc). So, I wld advise u brush up on some of ur undergraduate and basic courses dat relate wit ur field.Ensure u dress well and be confident. Try to hav a positive spirit and try to wear a smile (@ d least), we don't want people dat jst like to bone (frown) around us....lol Also, prepare an "intelligent" question to ask d interviewing panel @ d end of d interview(cos dey wld ask u if u hav any question for dem).About d Group Discussion, contrary to wat @eznira said, u don't necessarily hav to b d one to start d discussion nor do u hav to b a dominant member to stand a better chance of getting d job. Just b urself. As a matter of fact, d two of us taken from my batch barely said much during d Group discussion, none of d "dominant members" (from my batch was taken). So, it's most important for u to b urself bt dat doesn't mean dat u hav to jst sit der and say nothing. Make "intelligent contribution(s)"...our HR peeps know how to pick out d best.And most importantly, pray for God's FAVOUR...am a testimony to this.I wish you guys the BEST...and I look forward to meeting the BEST dat wld eventually come to join us (THE EXISTING BESTS)

HA. gzl!!! see explanation...no wonder u were taken. thanks so much bro

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Originally Posted by gzl

@eznira: thou hast well said...Long time bro, how's life and things generally with u? What do u do now? Are u working and where? Abeg u fit update me thru PM.@all Cadbury-hopefuls: eznira has said it all, I might just add a few to it to make it clearer. The assessment basically consists of 3 sessions; namely, "Group Discussion", "Cognitive test", and d main interview (in dat order). All takes place d same day, so it's a whole-day affair. D "cognitive test" takes place individually, u go into a room one by one and pick a topic inside a "container/basket" and talk on/present d topic to d panel in just 3 mins. D topics wld most likely b d same for everyone doing on d same day bt u wld nt get d chance to speak to someone who might hav done it b4 u. D topics wld definitely b different for doz doing on different days. Like @eznira rightly said, d topic for d individual cognitive test on his own assessment day was MDG, bt my own day it was CLIMATE CHANGE, some other of my colleagues who had theirs on a different day entirely had d topic RESOURCE CONTROL. So, u need to b vast and to a good extent abreast on current affairs. U might most likely nt get any of these past topics dis time around. I hav a very strong feeling dat a topic around FUEL SUBSIDY might just come up on one of d days (dis is not an expo...it's jst my feeling).D 3rd stage, whc is d main interview, wld b more thorough. U wld b asked questions based on ur CV, and on ur past Job experience(s) if u had any. U wld also b drilled on ur discipline/background (e.g Elect/Elect Engrg wld b drilled on their field, so as Chem Eng, etc). So, I wld advise u brush up on some of ur undergraduate and basic courses dat relate wit ur field.Ensure u dress well and be confident. Try to hav a positive spirit and try to wear a smile (@ d least), we don't want people dat jst like to bone (frown) around us....lol Also, prepare an "intelligent" question to ask d interviewing panel @ d end of d interview(cos dey wld ask u if u hav any question for dem).About d Group Discussion, contrary to wat @eznira said, u don't necessarily hav to b d one to start d discussion nor do u hav to b a dominant member to stand a better chance of getting d job. Just b urself. As a matter of fact, d two of us taken from my batch barely said much during d Group discussion, none of d "dominant members" (from my batch was taken). So, it's most important for u to b urself bt dat doesn't mean dat u hav to jst sit der and say nothing. Make "intelligent contribution(s)"...our HR peeps know how to pick out d best.And most importantly, pray for God's FAVOUR...am a testimony to this.I wish you guys the BEST...and I look forward to meeting the BEST dat wld eventually come to join us (THE EXISTING BESTS)

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Oga gzl, that was quite insightful. Thank you very much. Did you get my PM?

Oga gzl, do u have idea if more peeps will be called? I studied a physical sciences course.

@eznira and zeus007, Thanks guys for ur immeasurable contribution. May u continually be instruments of help to ur fellows in need.

@gzl, lol... dis time last 16months na your comments and threads full naijahotjobs! it's bin a while bro, d last time we met was em...? was it during that stuff at apapa? anyway, will inbox u nw. @cadbury interviwees, gzl's recommendation is more detailed and accurate. wish u d best all.

wahala dey here oooo, is it that nobody was called again apart from those called on 26th?. And for those dat had miss calls, whatz up?. Jst realy want 2 know what's happening, cos my line was not available on that day. Pls jst need some1 2 clear the air 4 me... Pls n pls.

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Originally Posted by yomi84

wahala dey here oooo, is it that nobody was called again apart from those called on 26th?. And for those dat had miss calls, whatz up?. Jst realy want 2 know what's happening, cos my line was not available on that day. Pls jst need some1 2 clear the air 4 me... Pls n pls.

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after 2 days of calling and pleading 2 get d necessary information,mr gbenga called me 2day and told me 2 com on the 6th of december.i dont no if anybody is schedule 4 dat day?its nt easy getting dem 2 call me back cos dey told me categorically dat,y didnt i pick my calls wen they call me initially

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Originally Posted by el-dega

after 2 days of calling and pleading 2 get d necessary information,mr gbenga called me 2day and told me 2 com on the 6th of december.i dont no if anybody is schedule 4 dat day?its nt easy getting dem 2 call me back cos dey told me categorically dat,y didnt i pick my calls wen they call me initially

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10x bro, i do appreciate. What realy happen was that my sim was not in my phone on that day, cos i was actually not especting that kind of callz on satday. I tort any notification will b inform of a mail or txt. 10x 1 more tym. Pls can u IM me the number that called, so i can clear my status with them.

Pls house, has anybody been called frm portharcourt after d test on 19th nov? Bcos I am stil expecting my calls frm Cadbury for assesment

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Originally Posted by el-dega

after 2 days of calling and pleading 2 get d necessary information,mr gbenga called me 2day and told me 2 com on the 6th of december.i dont no if anybody is schedule 4 dat day?its nt easy getting dem 2 call me back cos dey told me categorically dat,y didnt i pick my calls wen they call me initially

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I'm so happy for you bro. Wishing you all the best.

@ gzl and eznira, thanks once again.

@gzl, thanks for dropping by.

Pls, has anybody been call from port-harcourt after the test on the 14th?

Pls, has any physical science person been called and also has anyone who took the test on the 14th in port-harcourt been called?

It is wel.......expectataion mode activated

I wish all those having their assessment today the best. God will definitely see you all through this stage. Have a splendid day.

pls has anybody been called from abuja

Hello guys, this thread has been silent for a while. Has anyone else been called asides those that were called within the past week?

@ hunkygee, dcutey and lockheed, Did you guys still have your assessment last week? If so, how did it go? Mine was rescheduled for 8th.

@ el-dega, success in your interview on tuesday.

has any physical science candidate been called for interview?

hey. superbrain. not don mine yet. pls anybody dat hv don shud let us knw what to expect for the day. hw did it go. one house

I guess the whole assessment/interview has been done....or is there any group scheduled for next week?

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Originally Posted by hunkygee

I guess the whole assessment/interview has been done....or is there any group scheduled for next week?

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was any physical science candidate invited?

I'LL LIKE TO KNOW IF ANY PRODUCTION ENGINEER WAS INVITED. Was any PRODUCTION ENGINEER invited?

I had my final interview on Thursday, December 8. We were six scheduled for that day, all engineers ( 3 Chemical, 2 Petroleum and 1 Structural). We were briefed by Gbenga Alonge and his boss before the exercise began. According to them, ours was the last batch they would be interviewing. We were told that they received about 30,000 applications and only 47 made it to that stage which was the final stage.

The interview was in three stages- Group discussion, Cognitive test and One-on-One interview. It was quite interesting. Met some very nice and brilliant chaps during the interview. I wish all who made it to this stage the very best. And to others, your set time will come. God may have plans bigger than Cadbury for you. Keep believing.

Hoping to hear from them soon. My trust is in God alone.

Thirty Thousand Applications, 47 is 0.0015% of 30,000, this is stunning, there is a deep revelation here. Only the insightful mind can see. More power to your elbow.

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Originally Posted by Superbrain

I had my final interview on Thursday, December 8. We were six scheduled for that day, all engineers ( 3 Chemical, 2 Petroleum and 1 Structural). We were briefed by Gbenga Alonge and his boss before the exercise began. According to them, ours was the last batch they would be interviewing. We were told that they received about 30,000 applications and only 47 made it to that stage which was the final stage.

The interview was in three stages- Group discussion, Cognitive test and One-on-One interview. It was quite interesting. Met some very nice and brilliant chaps during the interview. I wish all who made it to this stage the very best. And to others, your set time will come. God may have plans bigger than Cadbury for you. Keep believing.

Hoping to hear from them soon. My trust is in God alone.

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You've said it all bro. It wasn't much of a biggie. In all, it was fun and educating. I learnt a whole lot from my fellow engineers on that day as well as from my mistakes. Chinedu (the talent and effectiveness manager) was very jovial, funny, and nice. Now we have to keep the prayers up, and remain optimistic. My belief is that more than half of the 47 would be called for the Offer / Medicals. Fingers crossed.

U r wrong. Last yr they employed 9 out of 48 invited for assessment center. 1 of my colleague got d offer last yr

@megatide, u r right abt last year's figures bt i think they need more hands so i think they will employ more than they did last year bt don't know if it will be up to half.let's pray for the best and yes i did mine on thursday 1st dec.

well said guys,i had mine last wik tuesday and d truth is dat its by d grace of God dat d 47 of us made it 2 d stage and not by our knowledge nor anytyn...lets just kip praying 2 God 2 finish d job he started already.
Its tru dey employed only 10 last yr according 2 mr gbenga and according 2 him,dey will b employing more dan dat dis yr mayb bcos of d expansion cos kraft food has bought ova cadbury already n i tink dey will b needing more hands

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Originally Posted by el-dega

well said guys,i had mine last wik tuesday and d truth is dat its by d grace of God dat d 47 of us made it 2 d stage and not by our knowledge nor anytyn...lets just kip praying 2 God 2 finish d job he started already.
Its tru dey employed only 10 last yr according 2 mr gbenga and according 2 him,dey will b employing more dan dat dis yr mayb bcos of d expansion cos kraft food has bought ova cadbury already n i tink dey will b needing more hands

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Well said El-Dega, God has the final say. @ Megatide, we have to keep the faith up. It is well.

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Originally Posted by hunkygee

You've said it all bro. It wasn't much of a biggie. In all, it was fun and educating. I learnt a whole lot from my fellow engineers on that day as well as from my mistakes. Chinedu (the talent and effectiveness manager) was very jovial, funny, and nice. Now we have to keep the prayers up, and remain optimistic. My belief is that more than half of the 47 would be called for the Offer / Medicals. Fingers crossed.

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Don't be deceived...not up to half (<23) would get the offer, judging by the general performance (from perception) at the interview.

Nine (9) [Engineers] resumed in september last year...while 1 (into HR) resumed about 4 months later, making a total of 10 for last year.