Yup working elsewhere first while waiting the call is best. Same with me I waited 6 months before the SRD call came. Plus the work permit application total is 10 months from when I sent my resume to actually report in for work.

No worries apitbest.. you manage to reach SRD already show you have what it takes to be in Shell family.. well now you know what is to be expect of shell.. you can apply again.. and next time you attend SRD it would be easy for you as you know what is to be expected. dont be disheartened... try again..

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Added on January 7, 2009, 10:10 pmwah you really had to wait that long for the SRD and the work permit... really kao lat man... it only take me 2 weeks for my SRD once i passed my interview.. and 1 month to report to work.. and i start this monday.. i still dont know where am i staying temporary for this first month.. plus CNY.. hope i can make it home for CNY

This post has been edited by avickun: Jan 7 2009, 10:10 PM

1st month hotel lo. FOC courtesy of shell. hehe

btw can u pm me where will u be stationed at and how much did they offer u. if u dont mind.

thx

Well all you guys going through your SRD all the best. Dont give up if you dont make it. embrace the challenge, and go for it again. all the best...

just got the email from shell. im in for SRD!

though no specific date was confirmed. should i call them?

Call will come in time. No worries.

k thanx for the info!

for 4-5k is including allowances.
Trust me. you'll be thrilled to know how much a fresh can have if you are from west Msia working in Miri.

i went to SRD last month in Miri. didnt get the job.
was wondering if begging works...haha.

thought of contacting the HR officer again n ask for them to reconsider. do u think it'l work?

or should i just forget it and look elsewhere?

you can try calling again...
there's 3 types of reply....

1. No, i'm sorry
2. Yes, you've passed the SRD
3. KIV

so try and call to see which one you get.
its worth a try... if you really want it..
to me... you'll get it somehow...

Hi guys,

i have 45 mins interview with shell next week,

any information as specific questions that will be asked?

Tried it, didnt work..hehe.
The HR Rep (i think she's the director... not sure) just reiterated the whole 'wait 2years b4 reapplying' thing. o well, it was worth a try. bye bye shell.



I'm guessing this is the 1st interview. I dont know if its going to be the same for you but 4 me as an engineering bachelor student at the time, my 1st interview was split into 3 parts:
1. they get to know you - ur background, wat type of person u r, travel restrictions, wat post u want in shell.
2. they ask about your achievements - they dont ask about academic at all. they ask a lot abt ur leadership qualities, problem solving skills and communication skills.
3. they test your ability to think - ur given a topic for u to talk about and they listen to c how broad-minded u are. they'll ask questions based on ur answers.

part 3 is probably the most important. when answering, try to be as broad-minded as possible.
there is an 8 point guide as to how to answer the question broad-mindedly but the interviewer will probably catch u out if u learnt it from sum1 else. shell HR will always reject candidates who show signs of being coached so the best thing 4 u to do is just be honest and answer everything urself.

hope that helps. good luck

wah so long...so these days you all are still told to go for medical check-up ? I heard for medical check-up, it's just answering questionaire...

This post has been edited by Dern: Jan 16 2009, 02:53 PM

what do u mean by 8 point guide as to how to answer the question broad-mindedly, can explain further?

well my wording was abit off. its not really a guide and its not really 8 points.. haha.

let me try again:
u will need to identify the main issues in the question. the way to do that is to look at it through different perspectives. then ideally u should suggest short and medium term solutions for each issue...

dont worry, theres no skema jawapan. no rite or wrong answer. just relax and give ur views.

Shell called me today, asking me whether I am interested in them. They would like to conduct an interview first, and they asked me where am I right now. Told em that I'm Penang, so they say ok, we'll be phoning in for the interview.

I'm not an engineer, nor a person with a technical backgroud. I graduated with a degree in management majoring in finance. Anybody here can give some tips on what I should expect from the phone interview ?

Thanks, lots.

nabelon,

what position you apply for ?

Well, i applied for jobs for freshies. Don't know what position they are going to offer me.

u mean grad programmes ?

yes, applied for it few months back. They called me earlier today inviting me for an interview with them before SRD. I have no idea how it is going to be.