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Come on guys.....Back to the matter
It's the job of unions and their leaders to agitate from time to time to enhance the living and working conditions of their members.
Protest and strikes are their bargaining assets and every company experiences this, so it is not uncommon
In this forum, we want to reason together, share information and assure each other that our desires will be fully accomplished.
Cheers
The strike action embarked upon by the staff has been called off.
Goodluck.
so when do we hear from them? this back-and-forth is taking sooo looong !!!
Why do you think some people apply through Career in Africa (CIA) and others through their official website www.total.com/careers? After all the site is available to guys in the diaspora. Interestingly it is the same site use for all Total recruitment- UK,US Indonesia etcQuote:
Originally Posted by 2goo
It is because the Basic pay structure forms one of the screening criteria which is not used for guys that applied through CIA any excess to this as a result of your expertise or special skill is given to you as benefits which accounts for the different pay package.
But TOTAL has a basic pay structure that is the same through out the world.It is the same software that TOTAL use for recruitment and Compensation management. When you are hired your data is automatically uploaded to their payroll any other pay is added as benefits.
I am very sure of what I am saying because I attended Total interview in The Netherlands in 2012 and the money they were ready to pay was not encouraging (though not bad for the European standard) compared to Nigeria and what I was earning then. I also worked with many ex Total international staff here in Europe and they also complain about unfair salary for those in Europe.Quote:
Originally Posted by coolguy
pls so sorry to deviate from d original topic. pls i received a mail from shell abt an online assessment for their SRD. pls i wud like to knw wat kind of questions are asked for the numerical part. pls thank you
@biotech, you can search online for a related discussion, here is mainly for TOTAL forum.Thank you
Pls, I need an update on Egina project.
I got an email from Total today which i have posted below:
Dear XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX,
CV Request
We thank you for your interest in TOTAL
Please could you send to us a copy of your updated CV as soon as possible.
Also, kindly let us know your current location and how we can reach you on phone.
Thank you.
Yours Sincerely,
The Recruitment Team
For: Total Exploration and Production Nigeria Limited
FPIs for GSR candidates in a bit..Yippeeee!!!!!!!
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Originally Posted by Devonian
Hello Devonian....abeg share the details o....we don wait tire!
Im sorry for not saying it all..Was too excited....I've learnt that a date is currently being sought for the FPI. Its still scheduled for Q1 and CVs have been sent to the palenists for preparation following the last request for updated CVs. Thats the news, guys! Some field ops guys have had their interviews/medicals and i know that at least 1 or 2 have been given offers....Things are opening up although i dont yet know the status of the prolonged negotiations which may affect contract terms. Does anyone have info regarding this?Quote:
Originally Posted by Gideonyte
What does GSR stand for?
Hello Guys
Couldn't help but wish you guys the best of luck in your Total recruitment; those who are the medical stage and those who are @ the interview stage. God would see y'all through.
Please, I received this mail (shown below) 4months ago from Total and haven't heard anything from them ever since. Can't remember submitting a CV to them except sm1 did on my behalf.
Dear Sam Fisher
The Recruitment team of TOTAL E&P Nigeria Ltd has received your Curriculum Vitae.
We thank you for your interest in making a career in TOTAL E & P Nigeria Ltd.
In order to be considered to participate in our recruitment process, we invite you to browse our recruitment website, http://www.careers.total.com and fill out (or update) your details there via unsolicitted application. That way, the Company's recruitment officers will be able to access your application when there is a vacancy that matches your profile.
Kindly indicate your preference in your area of professional discipline.
Yours Sincerely,
The Recruitment Team
For: Total Exploration and Production Nigeria Limited
What's the implication of the mail self cos I saw sm1 in the previous page saying he receivd some form of mail regarding CV submission from Total.
Tnx for anticipated responses..
God bless y'all
Fantastic bro! Is Q1 still possible? We are at the end of Q1 except, the IFPs are planned for this current week. Thanks a lot!Quote:
Originally Posted by Devonian
I think it's Geoscience and Reservoir Engineering Department, but doesn't match the GSR acronym though.Quote:
Originally Posted by Repubocrat
I am for DrillingQuote:
Originally Posted by Gideonyte
I am for Control. I got the CV request mail. Can I get a bang-bang for fellows here?
What is FPI n GSR guys?
FPI is Final Panel Interview.Quote:
Originally Posted by ProDafe
GSR is Geosciences and Reservoir Engineering.
It implies that TOTAL E&P received your CV either from a Staff through their referral portal or from a recruiting consulting firm of theirs if not, they wouldn't have your email address. I advise you to apply as it means your CV caught their fancy.Quote:
Originally Posted by SamFisher
Coolguy
Thanks sooo much for the reply. Really appreciate that you took time out to give me one.
By you advice me to 'apply', do u mean like I drop an unsolicited application with them cos iv already done dat or is there some arcane way to 'apply' for a vacancy bcos there's presently none available in Nigeria.
Best Regards
Yes exactlyQuote:
Originally Posted by SamFisher
2goo I am also a DE candidate and I got the email request for updated CV and location as well. Have you heard back from them yet? Do you have any information on the status? I had discipline interview in Houston during the 2011 CIA, what's the next stage of the process? Thanks for your time.
Please house, any update?
Total has started posting their old staffs to Egina project.
Really? What disciplines are dey posting?Quote:
Originally Posted by Goodluck82
Guys, what effect will dis have on the recruitment exercise?
God will make a way for us this month as we expect good news.,
What's up with these guys? What's going on guys?
This wait is becoming unbearable! Almost 2 years gone for a recruitment exercise and d end does not seem to be in sight....
What's the latest info guys?
They will call soon, lets keep hope alive
Still no date chosen at least for GSR. Plus plenty uncertainty due to various issues rocking the company and the country.
@Devonian!
Much as I respect your contribution I must differ on this one. TEPNG is under-taking a restructuring exercise that is all I can say for now Forget this date thing that is not what is going on.
Hey Coolguy,
Its ok if you differ. Thought to share what i know. To the best of my understanding re-structuring is over; GSR and AM are now one division with a single EGM, OML100/102 asset teams have been merged, Majority of the USAN team members have been re-deployed etc.
Re-structuring and the embargo on recruitment were initially the reasons behind the delay. Right now, the issues are more than that. But we can't start explaining all that delicate talk out here, can we??
I gain nothing from mis-informing the house and nothing from being right either. Just sharing. We are in this together.
Blessings!!
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Originally Posted by coolguy
EGM100/102 is just part of it. The restructuring is still on going with some people being appointed for executive position this month.
Devonian, you b strongman oooo... This is conc info. Thanks for sharing.All d best guys. One luv
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Originally Posted by Devonian
lets us know what is happening Devo. no need to hide stuff. Total has hidden enough already. what then is the purpose of this forum if we cant share info. meanwhile we need to asking what sought of organization will let a recruitment last for 4 years? smh
All,
Calm down. Coolguy and Devonian are both right- It's just that they don't have all the information together. I would highlight some facts just for your information (I’m not trying to convince you to believe all I say here).
IOC’s in Nigeria
Fact 1: The IOC's right now are dealing with some “financial issues” as regards rising Opex and JV funding.
Fact 2: One way the IOC's seem to be able to reduce the cost is by running a leaner organization hence the collapse/merging of positions. As a matter of fact, some IOC’s are giving employees the option of early retirement.
Fact 3: Older staffs also retire every year; this creates the need for new recruits as positions become vacant. Of cos people get promoted from within to fill the open positions upwards. This creates room for people to come in at the lower end.
Fact 4: IOC’s nowadays seem to adjust the organization to fit with the available number of staffs instead of taking in new ones to balance the equation when older staffs retire.
Total in Nigeria
Fact 1: Total is not exempted from facts stated above.
Fact 2: Total has not completely assigned Usan staffs, as a matter of fact most of them have been seconded to Exxon until a time when Exxon fully assumes operatorship with their own staff.
Fact 3: Egina's project team has been in existence even before this recruitment started. The company needs not recruit for the project now with the exception of some roles requiring SME (subject matter expert) inputs.
Fact 4: When Egina project begins to approach Installation and Commissioning stage, the company would then need to assign people to some positions which would come up. This would be done by reassigning some old staffs and taking some new recruits not necessarily into Egina. Remember, Total still has some staffs currently seconded to help with Usan (Lagos & Usan FPSO).
Fact 5: Total already has an existing team which would run Egina Operations (DW Field Operations, Lagos). More people would just be added to the team. It’s not like they would create a fresh team for Egina. However, the FPSO would require a complete set of guys from OIM (Offshore Installation Manager) to the least operator...So there are opportunities. However preference would be given to the guys seconded to Exxon, they are due back to the company latest Q4 2016.
Fact 6: Total would not employ people when they don't have need for or are not able to pay their salaries.
Fact 7: HR (Recruitment Team) has to follow up with the recruitment so sometimes they might have to send you mails, it doesn’t mean it’s time to resume.
Fact 8: Medicals is not an offer of employment, so don’t make assumptions till you are sitting on your desk in the office (resumed work).
General Comments:
Regardless of all these facts, the recruitment has not been cancelled. All you just have to do is be patient and prayerful. As the company continues to grow and expand they surely have need for brilliant and intelligent guys like you who would take them to even greater heights.
Thanks.
Wowza!!! Thank you for your sagely advice.
Thanks van4life for this timely info