Any one has any idea regarding the starting pay of a management trainee in BAT?

high lor. But trust me la, the test is DAMN TOUGH

Could you be more specific? How tough is it? What aspects do they test us on? I'm interested in applying for BAT management trainee in few months time.

TS: Last time I asked the HR guy during career fair 2007. They told me management trainee is around RM2000, after the 2 years programme, then promoted to can't remember what position then earn around RM4k plus minus.

tough la. The test is real management trainee test. I did it and failed. Just 2 test, maths and english. I won't give further details but be prepared lor.

definitely more than RM2k working for BAT.

If i'm not mistaken, it was RM2.5K. My friend joined the first batch in year 2005, then he got promoted to RM3K-RM3.5K after a year, depends on performance.

I dono whether its that tough, but you can say 'tough' as in many ppl applied, and a few selected.

minimum cgpa is 3.5 points, right?

My advice since I have done the test. Whatever it is, it's CRAZILY tough and don't even think about the salary and benefits. Its good but can you pass the test?

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This post has been edited by PiggyAikz: Sep 22 2008, 05:01 PM

really??? even finance / accounting dept??? wat if i have a year plus experience... do they sponsor professional studies n give paid study leave ???

I think its 2.7k regardless of dept for mgmt trainee but the exams is hard to pass... 1/40 pass rate.

I've applied and successfully got chosen for BAT's Global Service Delivery (GSD) management trainee program. The HR in charge of the screening is the same as the management trainee program, hence the test is the same. In my honest opinion, the test is definitely not difficult. First part is a paper exam regarding critical mathematics and critical logical English.

After that you go through half a day continuous activities such as interviews, presentation and group discussions. The key is being confident and able to carry yourself. Everyone looks for leaders these days so you should know what to do if you want to get chosen.

For example, during the group discussion you should volunteer to be the discussion leader if you're capable. Remember, they are not looking for puppets. They want people who can lead and bring them fresh bright ideas.

FYI, the offer was RM 2.5k for 1 year "training" contractual period. After which those that "pass" the 1 year will be offered a permanent position with the department. Hope this helps and good luck.

And one more thing, prepared to work like dogs.....the working environment is really tough like hell. It's really the test of survival of the fittest!!!

I think BAT pays really well for their management trainees...probably the best in the country. Usually, other companies will only offer between 1.8K to 2K for trainees and then less than 10% increment for permanent.

Got 4 stages of recruitment process

If BAT mgnt trainee being paid 2.7k, thats way too lame, because an IT guy that work there have for half a year and after promotion only 2.5k(included allowance). Work like hell, and I mean it.

i heard that there was 2000 people who applied for positions like management trainee with BAT .. only 200 people shortlisted .. and lastly only 1 person was hired .. not sure how true this is ..

It's true. They only take in MAX 20 people every year for this program. This 20 will be divided accordingly to each department

my fren's fren is in it, basic 2.5k + rm300 allowance. Not sure what she's doing that, but she has travelled to UK and US