Total e & p nigeria limited interview update

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Breaking News!!!!
Total is inviting most guys that had their test in October 2011 at the Careers in Africa London summit to Nigeria for Medicals and Final interview and presentation simultaneously in January 2012.

Let us all be watchful of our email and as well be hopeful.

God bless

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Are you saying there will not be the psychology interview this time? Its kind of strange to me if they will be that fast with those interviewed in London for the October CIA summit because a couple of people I know that were successful in the interview conducted in the London CIA May 2011 and Houston September summit are yet to get an email from Total for the final stage you're talking about, so it will be good if you can share more light on your information.
Thank you

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Originally Posted by Doziem2

Breaking News!!!!
Total is inviting most guys that had their test in October 2011 at the Careers in Africa London summit to Nigeria for Medicals and Final interview and presentation simultaneously in January 2012.

Let us all be watchful of our email and as well be hopeful.

God bless

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Bro please confirm for the house which skillset has been called because I can confirm that Experienced Instrument and Project Engineers were called from Houston to naija to do medicals and line manager interview about three weeks back.

Now, this skillset category had already done a line manager interview but were told they had to do it again in naija bcos the expert concerning their skillset was not present in Houston to interview them.

Please confirm Doziem. Thanks!

I guess this implies that only the tests were conducted in London.
The stages in Houston were as follows;
- Aptitude Test
- Interview with external Consultant
- Interview with HR and Line Manager together ( in my case this was the maintenance supervisor at AKPO )
- Occupational personality questionnaires
Besides the the email which indicated that we would be contacted in coming months, nothing else has been said. What should we expect as far this is concerned...

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Originally Posted by Doziem2

Breaking News!!!!
Total is inviting most guys that had their test in October 2011 at the Careers in Africa London summit to Nigeria for Medicals and Final interview and presentation simultaneously in January 2012.

Let us all be watchful of our email and as well be hopeful.

God bless

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Did a Total HR personnel give you this information?

Guys please I do not mean to confuse anyone.
These set of guys have already done the psychology interview in Oxford UK.
They have just been recently contacted about their success in the interviews, and the next mail from Total for them was meds in naija followed by line managers.

I already know three peeps in this category.
Think their skill set is Contract Engineers.

As for the guys that did the CIA Houston, they did not actually do the full line managers interviews as they did not do any presentation and also the panel was incomplete (only one or two managers present). Full panel consists of four or five managers (HR inclusive).

If there are any other queries, I will be glad to respond to them.

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Originally Posted by Doziem2

Guys please I do not mean to confuse anyone.
These set of guys have already done the psychology interview in Oxford UK.
They have just been recently contacted about their success in the interviews, and the next mail from Total for them was meds in naija followed by line managers.

I already know three peeps in this category.
Think their skill set is Contract Engineers.

As for the guys that did the CIA Houston, they did not actually do the full line managers interviews as they did not do any presentation and also the panel was incomplete (only one or two managers present). Full panel consists of four or five managers (HR inclusive).

If there are any other queries, I will be glad to respond to them.

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Not really Doziem, guys in Houston have completed all what you indicated and even completed an online psychology test. My line interview was made up of 3 managers (HR inclusive). I know some guys in Houston who had 5 to 6 managers for their interview. It doesn't add up o...or is this particular to this skillset?

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by Doziem2

Guys please I do not mean to confuse anyone.
These set of guys have already done the psychology interview in Oxford UK.
They have just been recently contacted about their success in the interviews, and the next mail from Total for them was meds in naija followed by line managers.

I already know three peeps in this category.
Think their skill set is Contract Engineers.

As for the guys that did the CIA Houston, they did not actually do the full line managers interviews as they did not do any presentation and also the panel was incomplete (only one or two managers present). Full panel consists of four or five managers (HR inclusive).

If there are any other queries, I will be glad to respond to them.

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Just to clarify, let me summarize what I did in the recruitment process (I have about 4 yrs experience)

(a) Initial Interview
(b) Aptitude test
(c) Line Mgr interview
(d) Psychology interview
(e) About 2 weeks later, completed an online personality test.

Some guys guys with no experience

(a) Initial Interview
(b) Aptitude test
(c) Technical Test
(d) Technical Interview
(e) Line Mgr interview
(f) Psychology interview
(g) About 2 weeks later, completed an online personality test.

The line interview was 5 to 6 managers, however on the last day, the managers divided into two groups of 3 managers each.

I dont know if there is still another stage apart from those listed? Please share if there is.

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by Gideonyte

Just to clarify, let me summarize what I did in the recruitment process (I have about 4 yrs experience)

(a) Initial Interview
(b) Aptitude test
(c) Line Mgr interview
(d) Psychology interview
(e) About 2 weeks later, completed an online personality test.

Some guys guys with no experience

(a) Initial Interview
(b) Aptitude test
(c) Technical Test
(d) Technical Interview
(e) Line Mgr interview
(f) Psychology interview
(g) About 2 weeks later, completed an online personality test.

The line interview was 5 to 6 managers, however on the last day, the managers divided into two groups of 3 managers each.

I dont know if there is still another stage apart from those listed? Please share if there is.

Thanks!

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Gideonyte

I perfectly understand what you are saying.
I think presentation in the line manager Interviews is crucial in Total recruitment.
Also most of the guys that were interviewed in Houston before the CIA had experience.
They only had the technical test because Total per arranged it for them.
Some times it forms part of the recruitment process.

The info stated earlier is so real. It might be another recruitment campaign entirely different from the one in Houston or the other CIA.in london June 2011

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Originally Posted by Gideonyte

Just to clarify, let me summarize what I did in the recruitment process (I have about 4 yrs experience)

(a) Initial Interview
(b) Aptitude test
(c) Line Mgr interview
(d) Psychology interview
(e) About 2 weeks later, completed an online personality test.

Some guys guys with no experience

(a) Initial Interview
(b) Aptitude test
(c) Technical Test
(d) Technical Interview
(e) Line Mgr interview
(f) Psychology interview
(g) About 2 weeks later, completed an online personality test.

The line interview was 5 to 6 managers, however on the last day, the managers divided into two groups of 3 managers each.

I dont know if there is still another stage apart from those listed? Please share if there is.

Thanks!

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I left this out in the last post.
I think if you have done presentation, then you should be waiting for your meds email soon

Do we have anybody in the house that had his interview on 15th and 16th sept.2011 in Port harcourt with external consultant and proceed to the next stage.

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Originally Posted by Gideonyte

Just to clarify, let me summarize what I did in the recruitment process (I have about 4 yrs experience)

(a) Initial Interview
(b) Aptitude test
(c) Line Mgr interview
(d) Psychology interview
(e) About 2 weeks later, completed an online personality test.

Some guys guys with no experience

(a) Initial Interview
(b) Aptitude test
(c) Technical Test
(d) Technical Interview
(e) Line Mgr interview
(f) Psychology interview
(g) About 2 weeks later, completed an online personality test.

The line interview was 5 to 6 managers, however on the last day, the managers divided into two groups of 3 managers each.

I dont know if there is still another stage apart from those listed? Please share if there is.

Thanks!

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Just to clarify again.
Some guys had interview just before the CIA Houston commenced and had complete line manager panel and presentation.
The guys that later did interview in the CIA proper did interview without presentation and also with fewer managers.

Pls note these two categories and the differences

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Originally Posted by Doziem2

Just to clarify again.
Some guys had interview just before the CIA Houston commenced and had complete line manager panel and presentation.
The guys that later did interview in the CIA proper did interview without presentation and also with fewer managers.

Pls note these two categories and the differences

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Thanks for your prompt reply Doziem...Merry Christmas!

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Originally Posted by Doziem2

Just to clarify again.
Some guys had interview just before the CIA Houston commenced and had complete line manager panel and presentation.

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Have they been called for medicals also?

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Originally Posted by Repubocrat

Have they been called for medicals also?

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Not yet buh I think they will by January.
Just keep check of your emails.

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Originally Posted by Goodluck82

Do we have anybody in the house that had his interview on 15th and 16th sept.2011 in Port harcourt with external consultant and proceed to the next stage.

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I did my interview on 16th sept.2011 in Port harcourt with external consultant, but yet to hear from them. I do not understand again. May be they are concentrating on those that did theirs abroad first. I don't believe they have abandoned naija residents, as long as we have not received rejection emails.
HOPEFUL DUDE! STRONG!!

Any new update from Total for those in Nigeria?.

A friend that we did d consultant interview 2geda in Ph in Sept said he got a mail sayin he has been selected to proceed to the nxt stage which will hold in d comin months. He said that was the whole content of the mail.

Congrats to those that got the mail.Pls can you update me on what they applied for.

I got an email from Total on d 22nd of December 2011 that I have been selected to proceed to the next stage of their recruitment process after doing the HR/ Line Manager interview in the CIA summit of October 2011 that took place in London. I'm yet to do any psychology interview and guess I'll just wait for Total to let us know when they're ready

For those that did had interview with external consultant in Sept.in PH ,you are advise to check your immediately.Congrats

Just using this opportunity to wish you all a very happy new year.2011 was good but 2012 will be far better.God that started this work in our lives will very soon complete it.Happy New Year guys.

I got the mail for an update in the coming months.. At lease person mind go rest small..

congratz...pls was it after hr/line manager interview? where did u sit for ur test?

I just received the following email from Total. At least I will also rest my mind and keep my fingers crossed. (I had my last interview with the external consultant in sept., 2011 in PH).

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Recruitment Notification.

We thank you for your interest in TOTAL

We, at TOTAL E&P Nigeria Ltd., are pleased to inform you of your selection to proceed to the next stage of our recruitment process.

We will keep you informed about this next stage of the recruitment process in the coming months.


Yours Sincerely,

The Recruitment Team
For: Total Exploration and Production Nigeria Limited

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Does anyone in the house know the nature of the Line and HR interviews? I think either of them will be the next stage.

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Originally Posted by geejay

Does anyone in the house know the nature of the Line and HR interviews? I think either of them will be the next stage.

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From my experience bro,
(a) Make sure you can explain everything on your CV

(b) Ensure that the position you are gunning for is supported by your education and work experience. For example, a chemical engineer will not be accepted in reservoir engineering, they will prefer him in process engineering.

(c) Be truthful, they will ask you the same question is 3 different ways. One key question they ask is: Why do you want to work for Total? Please don't overlook this question...study about how the organisation is setup and develop ideas on what attracts you most.

(d) The HR person will ask you how much you want to be paid....my advise is never mention an amount!

(e) Answer questions as directly as possible, don't go around in circles.

(f) They are definitely going to ask you technical questions on the position you are gunning for so see if you have base knowledge


This is definitely not all, but I guess it will help you man!

Cheers

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Originally Posted by Gideonyte

From my experience bro, (a) Make sure you can explain everything on your CV(b) Ensure that the position you are gunning for is supported by your education and work experience. For example, a chemical engineer will not be accepted in reservoir engineering, they will prefer him in process engineering.(c) Be truthful, they will ask you the same question is 3 different ways. One key question they ask is: Why do you want to work for Total? Please don't overlook this question...study about how the organisation is setup and develop ideas on what attracts you most.(d) The HR person will ask you how much you want to be paid....my advise is never mention an amount!(e) Answer questions as directly as possible, don't go around in circles.(f) They are definitely going to ask you technical questions on the position you are gunning for so see if you have base knowledgeThis is definitely not all, but I guess it will help you man!Cheers

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Nice one Gideonyte.I believe better things are coming in 2012.Starting from this January......

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Originally Posted by Doziem2

Nice one Gideonyte.I believe better things are coming in 2012.Starting from this January......

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Yes o, by God's grace! I see they are still sending out emails....I just wonder if they are going to harmonize employment across all disciplines or its going to be piecemeal?

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Originally Posted by Gideonyte

Yes o, by God's grace! I see they are still sending out emails....I just wonder if they are going to harmonize employment across all disciplines or its going to be piecemeal?

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@GideonyteI think the US and June London recruitment campaign was for a project TOTAL is kicking off.However, the last UK campaign in October 2011 and the Nigerian campaign in September are probably to fill up most of their PH operations vacancy because some of the guys have been invited for contracts engineer position (like engineers that work in supply chain and procurement).So, they will always send out the invites in batches. This means that they will send to the US guys and the June UK guys almost at the same time and I think its gonna be soon.Have a nice day.

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Originally Posted by Doziem2

@GideonyteI think the US and June London recruitment campaign was for a project TOTAL is kicking off.However, the last UK campaign in October 2011 and the Nigerian campaign in September are probably to fill up most of their PH operations vacancy because some of the guys have been invited for contracts engineer position (like engineers that work in supply chain and procurement).So, they will always send out the invites in batches. This means that they will send to the US guys and the June UK guys almost at the same time and I think its gonna be soon.Have a nice day.

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hmmmm super! Could it be the Egina project? I wish they'll call very soon 'cos i'm around in naija now, i dont want to do that long distance again o.

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Originally Posted by Gideonyte

hmmmm super! Could it be the Egina project? I wish they'll call very soon 'cos i'm around in naija now, i dont want to do that long distance again o.

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Yeah Its the Egina project.

@DOZIEM
I may disagree with your speculation as the invitation for the CIA events in October clearly speculated that most of the roles they were recruiting for were mainly Egina project and partly Akpo. I participated in the recruitment and I can say that e-mails were sent out at almost the same time with those who had theirs in the US.

I am sure they are going to harmonize all disciplines with regards to the requirements of the department you applied to. You might be surprised that this will even be done with those who took their test in September at Nigeria. Even some of those in Nigeria said they were told they were being recruited for the Egina. US UK or Nigeria there is drive for the forthcoming Egina project which is still at the FEED stage. YOU degree and probably qualification may now distinguish though.

As it stands nobody knows fully what is going on.

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Originally Posted by OlainHIM

@DOZIEMI may disagree with your speculation as the invitation for the CIA events in October clearly speculated that most of the roles they were recruiting for were mainly Egina project and partly Akpo. I participated in the recruitment and I can say that e-mails were sent out at almost the same time with those who had theirs in the US.I am sure they are going to harmonize all disciplines with regards to the requirements of the department you applied to. You might be surprised that this will even be done with those who took their test in September at Nigeria. Even some of those in Nigeria said they were told they were being recruited for the Egina. US UK or Nigeria there is drive for the forthcoming Egina project which is still at the FEED stage. YOU degree and probably qualification may now distinguish though.As it stands nobody knows fully what is going on.

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@OlainHIM..... Why disagree when you are not sure of what is going on.TOTAL have different needs and as such have different recruitment campaigns.

@DoziemThanks for your last post as it helped clarified things a lot to me. TOTAL has different business needs as such no recruitment campaign may be tagged to a particular project. Your deal with them will be determined by what you were told during the recruitment and evolving business needs. The earlier post was a bit confusing because I am sure of the information made available to me during the October CIA events.Anyhow thanks a lot man. All the best

I RECEIVE THIS MAIL YESTERDAY FROM TOTAL. DID ANY RECEIVE ANY. Good day, Invitation for Total Scholarship Aptitude Test One of Total’s contributions to the Nigerian society is the Total Scholarship Scheme. This initiative is aimed at identifying young talents and exposing them to a high level specialized post graduate training in French Universities for the development of the Nation’s Oil and Gas sector . You are hereby invited to participate in “an aptitude selection test” for this scholarship program. Kindly note the new date, the selection test will hold as follows: Date: Thursday 19th January, 2012. Time: 9:00am . Venue: Total Office Complex Plot 25 Trans Amadi Industrial Layout Port Harcourt.

With the fuel subsidy removal, and PENGASSAN threatening to strike on monday. One can only imagine when we'll be called for the next phase.

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Originally Posted by Repubocrat

With the fuel subsidy removal, and PENGASSAN threatening to strike on monday. One can only imagine when we'll be called for the next phase.

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Lol. Do not worry bro. In God we hope and trust

@REPUBOCRAT,I am very sure that they will call soon.Please can you send me the details of HR/LINE MANAGER interview to my mail id: [email protected]. Thanks

Hello house, do we have anyone in this forum that applied for Project Engineer OLT BOUY?

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Originally Posted by geejay

Hello house, do we have anyone in this forum that applied for Project Engineer OLT BOUY?

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@Geejay
I know someone that was interviewed for Facilities/ Project Engineer.