May 8 2012, 09:59 PM
QUOTE(thenukid @ May 8 2012, 05:38 PM)
Hi guys.
I'm new to this section of the forum. Either way, I feel that it might benefit me (and future job-seekers) to ask some experienced OnG guys here regarding my situation.
First off, I'm a graduate in Chemical Engineering from a UK university branch campus in Malaysia. My Chemical Engineering degree is a standard 3 year UK degree (so not accredited by BEM). I graduated last year, so I can be considered fresh.
Basically, I was invited to join a Baker Hughes Experience (BHE) sometime last month for the position of Field Engineer (Baker Hughes is an upstream oilfield services company- drilling, completions, well services, flow assurance etc.). The BHE lasted for 2 days. Standard assessment weekend activities: panel interviews, teamwork activities, logic test, mechanical aptitude test, poster presentations, debates etc. During the two days, we met hiring managers and got to socialize with them . All the while they were observing and assessing us.
Finally, before we were allowed to leave, they called us in one by one and informed us of whether or not they will be hiring us. Unfortunately for me, I was rejected. They didn't provide me a reason or basis for rejection, they just said: "We don't have a suitable position for you" and that was that. Those who were hired were immediately assigned departments (coiled tubing, cementing, intelligent production systems, upstream chemicals etc.)
What I'm here to ask (especially addressed to the experienced OnG guys) is what exactly were they looking for during those 2 days? Not to brag or come off as egotistical, but I believe that I performed rather well during the many teamwork activities, presentations, panel interviews and tests. I accept that I may not possess a degree that perfectly suits the job, but other chemical engineers were hired. Also, I did my best to leave a positive impression on the hiring managers and HR personnel that were present.
Can anyone can provide me an insight as to what the OnG sectors look for in their candidates ? Also, how did they manage to assess us and say : "You're right for coiled tubing. You're right for cementing. Etc." based on activities that SEEMINGLY don't test for technical skill sets (presentations, teamwork etc.)?
I'm writing this not because I'm sour and sulky that I didn't get the job, but because I need to know why and how I was rejected. What kind of criteria were they looking for. I believe this is important for me to improve myself and prepare for future interviews.
Please do share your thoughts. Any insights the senior OnG guys can provide will be beneficial for future job-seekers. Thank you all !
1. Be yourself, try not to 'fake' it. I'm new to this section of the forum. Either way, I feel that it might benefit me (and future job-seekers) to ask some experienced OnG guys here regarding my situation.
First off, I'm a graduate in Chemical Engineering from a UK university branch campus in Malaysia. My Chemical Engineering degree is a standard 3 year UK degree (so not accredited by BEM). I graduated last year, so I can be considered fresh.
Basically, I was invited to join a Baker Hughes Experience (BHE) sometime last month for the position of Field Engineer (Baker Hughes is an upstream oilfield services company- drilling, completions, well services, flow assurance etc.). The BHE lasted for 2 days. Standard assessment weekend activities: panel interviews, teamwork activities, logic test, mechanical aptitude test, poster presentations, debates etc. During the two days, we met hiring managers and got to socialize with them . All the while they were observing and assessing us.
Finally, before we were allowed to leave, they called us in one by one and informed us of whether or not they will be hiring us. Unfortunately for me, I was rejected. They didn't provide me a reason or basis for rejection, they just said: "We don't have a suitable position for you" and that was that. Those who were hired were immediately assigned departments (coiled tubing, cementing, intelligent production systems, upstream chemicals etc.)
What I'm here to ask (especially addressed to the experienced OnG guys) is what exactly were they looking for during those 2 days? Not to brag or come off as egotistical, but I believe that I performed rather well during the many teamwork activities, presentations, panel interviews and tests. I accept that I may not possess a degree that perfectly suits the job, but other chemical engineers were hired. Also, I did my best to leave a positive impression on the hiring managers and HR personnel that were present.
Can anyone can provide me an insight as to what the OnG sectors look for in their candidates ? Also, how did they manage to assess us and say : "You're right for coiled tubing. You're right for cementing. Etc." based on activities that SEEMINGLY don't test for technical skill sets (presentations, teamwork etc.)?
I'm writing this not because I'm sour and sulky that I didn't get the job, but because I need to know why and how I was rejected. What kind of criteria were they looking for. I believe this is important for me to improve myself and prepare for future interviews.
Please do share your thoughts. Any insights the senior OnG guys can provide will be beneficial for future job-seekers. Thank you all !
2. Don't try too hard to impress the assessors, be natural.
3. Don't dominate discussion, give chance for others to present their views.
4. Try to help others when they are struggling for words, or when they are struggling to express their ideas. i.e prompt them with the key words. It shows that you are team player.
5. Mr. Know-It-All, Boot-Licking, Steal other people's thunder, over-enthusiastic, mic-hogging, attention whore kind of attitude is a big No-No.
6. Be confident in expressing yourself.
7. When answering an open-ended question, remember that no answer is the right answer. Present your points with conviction. That's the key.
8. When asked to deliver a technical presentation, Practise, practise and practise. You can't practise enough for a presentation.
That's my 2 kupang. Forummers feel free to chip in.
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