Hi, can anyone share some tips for SI (structured interview) ? just received the email from HR, they said be prepared within this 2 weeks

thnx! 

sure - I wanted to share it yesterday, but gosh, I missed my flight back to Kuantan!  so, I slept on the benches at KLIA and got on the next flight yesterday...what an experience. hahaa...ok, enuf about me.

anywy, there were 5 candidates for Mechanical (Piping) position. They got 5 each for every other dept as well (MCI - I guess this is material corrosion, IC - instrument control and Mechanical (Static).

I was the last to get in, literally - 5:20pm    the HR and the interviewer kept apologizing for I had to wait that long - but definitely OK with me.

Since the session was running late, they kinda speed up things. there were 2 panels.

it was really a chit chat session at the beginning - relaxed mode.

then the real session started; 

1. introduce urself - just about ur self, if u have working exp, just save it for later - there is a dedicated question along the way.
2. they will guide u with simple questions
3. technical part - they asked for what u actually do - how do u conduct/plan ur tasks
4. technical question - since my applied position is piping - the question was about piping; material, wall thickness calculation -

# ps: if u don't know or don't do anything they ask, just say NO. it's completely OK. like myself, I don't do wall thickness calc (since my job related to brownfield (modifications - no need to design new piping), so I just say no - but I took extra effort to prepare - tried to write but missed the formula by a component - they say, it's all good.   

5. what code and standards u referred to - ASMEs, APIs, PTS ( at least mention basics one like 31.38.01.11 for general piping)
6. name projects that u've done - they'll jot down from there - not flipping thru ur cv - so remember ur projects by heart - name and briefly what it was about.
7. what is the pull/push factor for application
8. what is ur extra credit - mentioned things I do besides job scope - added value to the company - things like committees
9. ended with - last word from u.
10. they'll contact in 2 weeks time, if pass then move to SI.
11. now they r actually creating a pool of candidates - so, they'll rank everyone and offer them accordingly as time permits. so, just chillex.
All in all, it was a great experience. basically they'll ask basic things - at least things u do. not so technical, but more on concept.

feel free to ask more, since I think it's better if I ask what u want to know since I can keep rambling all day. hahahaa 
pss: don't do this during interview - keep it short and simple and convincing. if u good at English, it's a big chance to nail it. just my observation. 

weee....

got RECOMMENDED for the TA last week....Piping Engineer position.  

will be having my SI tomorrow.

pray for me guys

Question, PIPE (Petronas Induction Programme) is a must? Even for experience new recruit?

And, if I reject the offer. Does HR will blacklist our name?

Please advise. Thank you.

Anybody here will join PIPE on 2/5?

Guys, i passed the SI and the HR inform me through email i passed the interview after a week and subject to placement.

So far, it has been 2 weeks with no new news on my job position, pay and renumeration package. Should i ask the HR or wait for them to contact me. This is my first time dealing with the company so no idea how it works. I dont want to annoy or sound rude to them. I need to know the time to tender my resignation in my current company

I believe current offer for Fresh Grads is 4k.

Called the HR again to appeal and nego the price. Now they're going to review again. I think it's hard to push the price though.

If really 6.2k, I think I will pass this.

Hey, I am in the same boat as the previous poster above. Who should I call, the HR or the Hiring Manager? I passed my SI and they called me countless of times since Feb to set a date. I set a date and change afterwards because they didn't reply and give me any confirmation.

So should I call them again? I haven't done the medical check up. They told me I got the position but now I am not sure anymore. Any advise would help. Thanks.

not sure, got TA as the first interview. My situation is like before yours, 2 weeks in waiting for my SI but dont know when. After SI then I reach same stage as you. how long in between after your first interview to SI?

hi, got a question about two of petronas divisions.

what's the difference between PTSSB (Petronas Technical Services S/B) and GTS (Group Technical Solutions)?

tell us about ur process from interview until LO. And which dept are u in

Now not every scholar got the chance for an SI. They've already screen based on final year results (at least this is for overseas scholar, not sure for UTP tho)

It is really upon their planning. but just a few slots to mention:

1. during GRADUAN (in Melbourne) - yearly - not sure about other places
2. end of semester (local and abroad) - Scholars get direct invitation. non-scholar can always apply.

those 2 are for fresh-grads...

SI is a mandatory stage for new recruits. for experienced, there might be a Technical Assessment (TA) plus SI or str8 to SI - depends on position level and department.

from my experience for the past 2 months, they actually held SI for like every week. those are for the experienced who passed the TA in Feb/Mar.

tips: just fill up the discoverpetronas website n wait for the call. no high hopes eh...

Nope, they haven't set a new date (not really expecting sooner tho. Just welcomed my newborn baby boy last 2 weeks    and I also mentioned my availability is after June during the TA).

Its ok. my butt should be quite marketable. Keke