QUOTE(irslbham @ Jul 3 2014, 02:05 AM)
Hi everyone!
I attended SRD last week! It was an AMAZING experience! Thank you SHELL for the great opportunity!
Unfortunately, I didn't get selected. There were 6 of us, only 2 actually passed that final 'assessment' and got the job offer! Of course they're assessing you based on those C, A, R criteria, but that's not enough!
Congratulations those attending SRD in coming weeks/months! Just enjoy the event. Believe it or not,
1. DO NOT EXPECT ANYTHING! If you think you want 'it' so badly, probably you're not gonna get it! Trust me! They might already know which candidates to select even before the SRD.
2. Just relax, be yourself, enjoy the free-all-paid-for flights and accommodation. If you plan to dress up to impress, I tell you, THEY DON'T CARE! And if you can barely speak English, IT'S OK! Like even if you speak 'stellar' English, that doesn't guarantee you to get selected! (It's weird right?)
3. For some reason I think, Shell Malaysia is looking for 'simple & humble' people a.k.a INTROVERTS but of course must be 'smart'. If you're outspoken, assertive, and enthusiastic, you're assumed to be 'pretentious' and faking out!
4. You'll be provided with all information needed during the SRD. Don't be worried too much what to prepare/what to read, everything will be given and you can maybe go-through that night before sleep.
5. Most important thing you need to have is LUCK!
That's all.
I'm not going to comment on your personal presumptions (nor the 'quoted' remarks), but I'd just like to point out that luck is not what you need, but an attitude that is in line with the organisation's culture as that's what the assessors will be looking for. Most of the managers have seen employees either thriving or barely surviving in Shell's working environment, hence they'll be avoiding recruits that fall in the latter category.
I would count myself as an extrovert by nature, yet I passed the SRD. There's a mix of extroverts and introverts within the company and most of them excel in what they do, with the introverts having the tendency to assess the situation thoroughly before speaking their mind, and that's what counts towards driving the organisation forward - not a masters in English literature.
Putting points 1, 2, 3 and 5 aside, I hope you're able to take away a key lesson from the event, and that is the importance of humility. I would assume that you're an excellent candidate with the right qualifications, but I hope that you do not put yourself above others. Everyone has their own merits, it's just a matter of choosing how to utilise them to fit the company's expectations.
In any case, best of luck to you in your job hunt - there's always better opportunities out there.
This post has been edited by Salary: Jul 5 2014, 04:27 PM