I love NNPC!!!

Dear all,

I am really disappointed with some of the comments/remarks made concerning the ongoing NNPC recruitment. One cannot but think that most Nigerian youths are still unaware of the current situation in our nation. I have been personally motivated to correct some mindsets by posting this message.

If you were shortlisted to write the aptitude test in a city of your choice congrats, but if that is not the case, do not complain and be bothered about it. The inconvenience, money, and time is worth it. Come to think of it, how does NYSC do their enlisting? Enlisted corps members regardless of the state, obey the clarion call and complete the scheme. Comparing both cases, NNPC is giving you a permanent and enjoyable placement, which is far from what NYSC provides. Dont forget to ask yourself this question--- "What if I wasnt shortlisted?".

Furthermore, writing the aptitude test in your bedroom/comfort zone is not a guarantee that you will be invited for the 2nd stage. So wake up and ask the right questions!!!! By the way, two of my pals are coming from outside Nigeria to do the test (UK and Norway).

Secondly, it is not our fault that the tests for NNPC and PTDF are on the same day. My candid advice for those shortlisted by both parastatals is that you weigh your options before making your final decision. Do not mind those comparing an M.Sc. with a job, you cant. It all depends on what you want and how you want to pursue your career. NNPC in conjuction with their partner IOCs send deserving employees abroad for a 2nd degree. On the other hand, knowledgeable guys with 2nd degrees get good jobs anytime available. People always say a job is better than a 2nd degree, in the case of Nigeria. "No be so all the time oooo". Ask past and present ExxonMobil/TEPNG/SPDC/ENI/PTDF scholars, before making the decision. Lest I forget, inquire from workers too. Look before you leap. If it is possible, see how you can prepare for and write both tests the same day. "E worth am die".

Now that you NNPC is interested in you, invoke the "Gauss-Laplace Job Hunting Theory"-- Know what to prepare for, manage your time, and PREPARE. Apply it as if, they only want 1 person to fill the position and 10,000 people are qualified. The die is cast.

If at the end of the shortlisting, you were not invited dont panic or be dismayed. Try to see what went wrong in your application process. If it is your fault, correct it. If not, its one of those thingy. Another great one is coming your way, the 2011 recruitment year just started.

Good luck to all. All the best.

Ceejayblast!!

beautiful my dear brother

Good one my brother, I love that piece. Well said.

Makes Sense!
Thumbs Up Bro!

beautiful post Calbcj

Well composed info. Bigup to U.

Tnx bro. But i just pray PTDF postpones. Moreover come to luk at it, i think they are trying to filter the number of persons writing the test by moving it to clash with NNPC.

@bluesaint, that will be bad of them if it was a ploy to reduce the numbers of candidates. i think its a coincidence. BTW I was fortunate enough to be shortlisted by the two

tank u all, am always at ur service.... JESUS Army, omoyoshina, dagunro, skonda, futurepresident, bluesaint

@JESUS Army, keep up d good work... much appreciated

@bluesaint, conspiracy theory?!??? rotfl, dont tink so....

@mangohead, congrats on ur double IVs, i agree with u concerning d supposed "ploy"... lol

well said @calebcj, but you shouldn't be disappointed at other people's comment, everyone has a right to his/her opinion. The fact that one applied for a job and gave a test centre preference means it should be taken into consideration. NNPC did not do well to throw people around the country just for the sake of writing a test.
You talked about NYSC, at least you know it's about answering a clarion call - that's very different from this. This is just a mere job test, and it's not worth all the hassles of travelling considering the bad state of Nigerian roads.

It was on this same forum someone talked of having an accident when he travelled for the 2008 recruitment test which never saw the light of day.

Let us be factual in our judgements and not feel all emotional just because we have been invited for an aptitude test that we know not where it is headed.

nice one.people should weigh the two and apply elimination by substitution

Thank you Calebcj for that amazing and inspiring write-up! You are very right 1000%. You should seriously consider a career in motivational speaking!;)

nice one brother

@Calebcj....no doubt very impressive one.....as pleasant as that was, we shouldn't still forget that this is a FORUM and every MEMBER is entitled to his/her own opinion in whatever capacity, format and brain-range it comes from and so they have a little level to assume a right of EXPRESSION. However,we should not be bothered about anything that seemingly look irrelevant here as people write as their moods dictate, some people here are frustrated by the on-going job irregularities or personal traumas that they can't share online and as such should share their feelings too.

further, this doesn't mean that you guys should stop sharing your ideas simply because some people don't seem to flow with your opinions........at this stage of our lives COMPLEXES shouldn't be a thing!

conversely, Calebcj was just being real and direct!.... no matter how creamy i may put it, NOTHING GOOD COMES EASY!

Please inquire the Perfect will of God for your life before jumping around test venues,
PTDF might not be for you now, maybe it's NNPC!.......

in all everyone is right!
let's live right and our labours will not be in vain!

Nice one clebcj. I quite agree with you.

is it always abt convenience. come to think of it i feel one attracts more favour from God wen he/she is in discomfort. you want something and as such, convenience should b the last thing on ones mind. you shd apply the i must get it at all cost approach. stoop to conquer at all times after all u want something good n they don,t jst come easy.there must b a sacrifice for it. u may nt even knw whether where u are posted to, is where ur luck lies. talking abt accidents no one is praying for such. bt have u nt seen pple,that had an accident a stone throw to their door steps? Colleagues let us appreciate. God 4 an opportunity like this ok.finally nice piece@calebcj

Tanx. A candle loses nothing, lighting another candle.

Nice one brother

@CalebCJ...very 9ice one there bro @ALL PTDF and NNPC invitees...congrats on your double, I pray God'll give you the wisdom to weigh your options and make the decision that will advance you to the next level

This makes sense!!! Thanks Ceejayblast

@kooch-001, AMEN!!!

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Originally Posted by calebcj

Dear all,

I am really disappointed with some of the comments/remarks made concerning the ongoing NNPC recruitment. One cannot but think that most Nigerian youths are still unaware of the current situation in our nation. I have been personally motivated to correct some mindsets by posting this message.

If you were shortlisted to write the aptitude test in a city of your choice congrats, but if that is not the case, do not complain and be bothered about it. The inconvenience, money, and time is worth it. Come to think of it, how does NYSC do their enlisting? Enlisted corps members regardless of the state, obey the clarion call and complete the scheme. Comparing both cases, NNPC is giving you a permanent and enjoyable placement, which is far from what NYSC provides. Dont forget to ask yourself this question--- "What if I wasnt shortlisted?".

Furthermore, writing the aptitude test in your bedroom/comfort zone is not a guarantee that you will be invited for the 2nd stage. So wake up and ask the right questions!!!! By the way, two of my pals are coming from outside Nigeria to do the test (UK and Norway).

Secondly, it is not our fault that the tests for NNPC and PTDF are on the same day. My candid advice for those shortlisted by both parastatals is that you weigh your options before making your final decision. Do not mind those comparing an M.Sc. with a job, you cant. It all depends on what you want and how you want to pursue your career. NNPC in conjuction with their partner IOCs send deserving employees abroad for a 2nd degree. On the other hand, knowledgeable guys with 2nd degrees get good jobs anytime available. People always say a job is better than a 2nd degree, in the case of Nigeria. "No be so all the time oooo". Ask past and present ExxonMobil/TEPNG/SPDC/ENI/PTDF scholars, before making the decision. Lest I forget, inquire from workers too. Look before you leap. If it is possible, see how you can prepare for and write both tests the same day. "E worth am die".

Now that you NNPC is interested in you, invoke the "Gauss-Laplace Job Hunting Theory"-- Know what to prepare for, manage your time, and PREPARE. Apply it as if, they only want 1 person to fill the position and 10,000 people are qualified. The die is cast.

If at the end of the shortlisting, you were not invited dont panic or be dismayed. Try to see what went wrong in your application process. If it is your fault, correct it. If not, its one of those thingy. Another great one is coming your way, the 2011 recruitment year just started.

Good luck to all. All the best.

Ceejayblast!!

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Thank u Broda,u too bam.

Nice one but lets pray that everyone is called ( which is not feasible). How do we get the type of Questions to be asked

@chukwuasia, i suggest u follow threads related to exam format.... meanwhile, here is wut i dug out from one of the threads-----if its philips consulting, the test format will be gmat (maths and critical reasoning) and SHL (quantitative aptitude)...they also added like 6 management questions for the SEC test. It was 80 questions in all to be answered in 1 hour. Good luck guys. (courtesy pea)

Pls who has an idea philips consulting style of test???

nice 1 hommie..........nosoko

if elimination by substitution is not possible, then try using 'completing the square' method. simply weigh ur options

I really like what i saw in this thread......this should be the mind set of every one that wants to succeed in life....we are all going to make it as long as we do not give up hope

@xexxy, read my previous post
@nosoko, tanx

In a country where excellence is not appreciated and celebrated, people are justified to complain about such little anomalies especially when they perceive the process might not be transparent. We do not have any confidence in our leaders. Therefore if a candidate will be inconvenienced due to relocation from prefered choice of venue, the person has valid reasons to complain.

Applicants should not be too excited about taking this test because NNPC have conducted several tests for employment without placing much emphasis on performance of candidates as there were people who got employed without even taking the test. It is a shame that when we compare NNPC to her contemporaries like Petronas, petrobras and OPEC members, you just feel all the more disappointed as NNPC is the least successful in terms of growth.

Please, for experienced candidates, look beyond the shores of Nigeria as I had been interviewed by several recruiters outside Nigeria and infact just got three offers. But here we are in Nigeria, because of lack of transparency, we do not appreciate the talents that abounds in our fatherland.

With all my quality experience, Total did not even invite me last year when I applied because the advert they place last year was just to fulfill legislative requirements as they already have the candidates they want to employ. Consequently, the vacancy announcement was just a sham! Infact, the test Total conducted was reburbish as candidates got the questions ahead of the scheduled date. The question is - how did they get the questions if someone in Total did not give them out to their choice candidates. Thesame could even apply to NNPC. Some candidates may have the questions ahead while others spend enormous time preparing just to be cheated at the end of the day. it is unfair.

This may be the reason NNPC has not make progress in terms of growth because of personal interest instead of National and collective interest.