Why are we all abusing each other.We should be happy we were one of the lucky once to pass the test.I feel it would be better for us all to share ideas on how the next stage will be like instead of us acting like kids.Thank You.

Rolly83: Why are we all abusing each other.We should be happy we were one of the lucky once to pass the test.I feel it would be better for us all to share ideas on how the next stage will be like instead of us acting like kids.Thank You.

I fink Rolly83's right, let's stop insulting each other plsssssssss, that won't do us any good, "two wrongs can't make a right", let talk about how to tackle the interview instead...comments welcome on how to go ahead with the interview...

U guys are right..
@rossyc... Sory, no vex

CharlyG1: U guys are right..
@rossyc... Sory, no vex

Wow...Maturity in it's highest form, thanks CharlesG1, @ rossyc, say something.....Comments are welcome on interview...

CharlyG1: U guys are right..
@rossyc... Sory, no vex

Now this is MATURITY!

Thanks Guys...
Lets talk about d next stage of d recruitment process. {Interview stage}.. I'm just thinking of d devil's basket thing, it wont be so easy. Lets share ideas.

No prob...apology accepted.

@ charlesG1, that's true oooo, that means one will have to do a lot of research and studies on a wide variety of topics and study them well, then their website has a lot, (check it if u haven't), cos a lot of products are there I NEVER knew were UAC's, it all boils down to hardwork and hard prayers too....more comments are welcome oooo, those in UAC?? We need ur comments plsssssss.....

rossyc: No prob...apology accepted.

Now this is matured of u rossyc dearie! Thanks for halting the war! Back to interview comments plssss, let the ball roll plssssss!

Pls any idea of what the interview/next step will be like?

Here are some stuffs on the Graduate specialist scheme I googled, though is almost the same as pasted in the advert of UAC some months back...Just felt it'd help....

Who is the Graduate Specialist Programme aimed at?

The Graduate Specialist Programme caters to university graduates. Ideally, participants have recently completed their studies or are in the process of finishing their final thesis or exams. Alternatively, they may have already gained their PhD as well as initial job experience. The Graduate Specialist Programme provides systematic preparation for specialist or management roles in the company. Accordingly, you should not only have in-depth knowledge of your field (an excellent academic record and placements) but above all a willingness to take on responsibility.

What content is covered in the Graduate Specialist Programme?
Within the scope of the Graduate Specialist Programme, high-calibre potentials receive hands-on training to assume specialist functions in our company.
How is the program structured?
Total duration: 24 months; four to six placements in different areas that fit in your program.
Opportunities for networking with other programme participants, specialists and executives. Guidance and mentorship by seasoned executives. A permanent employment contract starting in September each year. Tailor your program to your needs – choose your focal area of expertise according to your interests/abilities. Integrated work concept: project duties are combined with day-to-day business.

Is the employment contract limited?
You will sign an unlimited employment contract. The trainee program last 24 months, afterwards you will receive a standard employment contract for a position at one of the locations in the United Kingdom.

Which qualifications are especially in demand in the Graduate Specialist Programme?
See the advertisement for the opening.

What are the requirements for acceptance into the Graduate Specialist Programme?
See the advertisement for the opening.

How much will I earn as a participant in the Graduate Specialist Programme?
We reward the commitment of our associates with remuneration in line with market conditions and individual performance. What’s more, we offer a wealth of additional benefits and further training options.

UAC advert in some months back, compare with the above: from what am deducing, successful candidates will be assuming supervisory role @ senior staff level Hmmmm, sounds challenging to me....

Graduate Specialists Scheme

The scheme which is a progressive 18-month prograrnme affords the graduate specialist focused and personalized development through:

Structured classroom training.
Business/Functional exposure.
Structured functional mentoring programme.
Successful candidates are employed on Senior Staff (Supervisory) grade

@rossyc... Thank U
Guys, from what i've heard from past interviewees.. D interview may fall under 3stages.

1st stage- U will face a 3/4man panel (usually heads of UAC divisions). Dey'll ask U basic questions like who are U? Why do U wanna work here?, about their products, etc. Dey may even ask U questions on politics, sports etc. It depends on the interviewers. Here, U will have to show a gud level of confidence and try to attempt the questions even if U dont know some.

2nd stage- Dis is d tricky part(D devil's basket).. U'll walk into a room, and pick a piece of paper, open it, think abt it for 1min then U'll talk abt d topic for 2mins..U hav to b audible & confident. Here, U can see any topic, but no fear..its usually simple topics, except u're not too lucky. U cud see somthing like 'performance', 'social security', etc.

3rd stage- D interview will be like d first one, U'll talk with d directors here.. Just do d same stuff U did in d first stage..
Dis is how its done for Mgt Trainees, I dont know abt Graduate specialists. But obviously questions will com from ur job experiences, etc.
Any other info is welcome.

Nice one CharlyG1, pls more comments especially for the Graduate specialist scheme, especially from those who have done it before...

Pls, can someone help me with the possible way of answering interview questions like "can i know you?", "tell me about yourself".

Jydo, pls, your help will be needed alot for my question above.

sirwilly1: Pls, can someone help me with the possible way of answering interview questions like "can i know you?", "tell me about yourself".

When dey say tell me abt urself. Dey really want to know abt Ur work experience/accomplishments.. And not ur name or family as pple think cos dey already know ur name sef.
U can start by saying- Well, after obtaining my degree in Food&Nutriton from University of Nsukka in 1908, .. I started working for PZ cUSSONS where i worked as a Audit Trainee, der i obtained first hand knowledge in Accounts&Financial blah blah.. (State ur accomplishments).. Then after 2yrs i moved to Haliburton (State ur accomplishments here too& why U switched). U shld have gud reasons for switching jobs.. State any oder professional qualifications U hav, then U can conclude with ..how these experiences have helped U sharpen ur skills & how U cud use it in UAC..
Google this for beta info

sirwilly1: Pls, can someone help me with the possible way of answering interview questions like "can i know you?", "tell me about yourself".

Good Morning Sir/Madam. My name is *******. Basically I am from ******,
but presently I have been living in lagos for the last
3 years.
As far as my educational qualification is concerned,
I have completed my B.Tech from lagos state university lagos, wit a second class honours lower division in management technology. I have also completed 6 months
diploma in computer application.
Coming to my family, we are the family of four. I am
younger one, my father is a supervisor in a private
company, my mother is a homemaker and my
brother is working in a prime wealth care pvt ltd.
My strength is I am an optimistic person, I see
positive in every situation and I am self confident. Everyone has weak point but my weakness is that I
can't express my emotions in front of my family. I
can overcome this problem discussing with my
friends.
About my hobbies & interest I spent my free time
for surfing internet and visiting new places and
interacting with people. And finally my short term goal is want to create
special identity at myself in your company and my
long term goal is to be a successful personality in
my field & the society as well. That's all about Me Sir. Thank you for givin
me this good opportunity.

Can we talk about the current events in the world and Nigeria?

Iraq, Ukraine, Syria, the Arab spring? Ebola, ISIS, BH? New ministers?, osun and ekiti elections?

Anybody knows what's happening in the commerce and business world? I find that truly boring.

Sports? NFA, Maigari and co ?The U-20 female championship? Guys. Help us out here.

I know we have hot heads here.. fellow hopefuls.... Leggo


Eg>Islamist Insurgency around the world. Share your views and how you'll curb it if given the chance.

CharlyG1: @rossyc... Thank U
Guys, from what i've heard from past interviewees.. D interview may fall under 3stages.

1st stage- U will face a 3/4man panel (usually heads of UAC divisions). Dey'll ask U basic questions like who are U? Why do U wanna work here?, about their products, etc. Dey may even ask U questions on politics, sports etc. It depends on the interviewers. Here, U will have to show a gud level of confidence and try to attempt the questions even if U dont know some.

2nd stage- Dis is d tricky part(D devil's basket).. U'll walk into a room, and pick a piece of paper, open it, think abt it for 1min then U'll talk abt d topic for 2mins..U hav to b audible & confident. Here, U can see any topic, but no fear..its usually simple topics, except u're not too lucky. U cud see somthing like 'performance', 'social security', etc.

3rd stage- D interview will be like d first one, U'll talk with d directors here.. Just do d same stuff U did in d first stage..
Dis is how its done for Mgt Trainees, I dont know abt Graduate specialists. But obviously questions will com from ur job experiences, etc.
Any other info is welcome.

Guy, e b like say na u get this thread, don't worry come 2015, u'll av my vote on this thread as d UACN President for batch 2014 Employees

macb2k:


Good Morning Sir/Madam. My name is *******. Basically I am from ******,
but presently I have been living in lagos for the last
3 years.
As far as my educational qualification is concerned,
I have completed my B.Tech from lagos state university lagos, wit a second class honours lower division in management technology. I have also completed 6 months
diploma in computer application.
Coming to my family, we are the family of four. I am
younger one, my father is a supervisor in a private
company, my mother is a homemaker and my
brother is working in a prime wealth care pvt ltd.
My strength is I am an optimistic person, I see
positive in every situation and I am self confident. Everyone has weak point but my weakness is that I
can't express my emotions in front of my family. I
can overcome this problem discussing with my
friends.
About my hobbies & interest I spent my free time
for surfing internet and visiting new places and
interacting with people. And finally my short term goal is want to create
special identity at myself in your company and my
long term goal is to be a successful personality in
my field & the society as well. That's all about Me Sir. Thank you for givin
me this good opportunity.

Not at all! I hope you don't answer this way if you were asked this kind of question!!

ask4slimjay:

Guy, e b like say na u get this thread, don't worry come 2015, u'll av my vote on this thread as d UACN President for batch 2014 Employees

Lol.. Pls vote me for President of Naija 2015

Joke.

Questions 1: Who is vice president of Vietnam?
Question 2: Who is the prime minister of Cambodia?
Question 3: Who is the ceo of uacn

Candidate : oga, you for tell me say vacancy no dey na. Smh.

Later in the day on Saturday, I will post my own serious contribution to the thread.

batiatus: Joke.

Questions 1: Who is vice president of Vietnam?
Question 2: Who is the prime minister of Cambodia?
Question 3: Who is the ceo of uacn

Candidate : oga, you for tell me say vacancy no dey na. Smh.

Later in the day on Saturday, I will post my own serious contribution to the thread.

DRY!!!

CharlyG1:

Lol.. Pls vote me for President of Naija 2015

See your BIG teeth

Guys as a matter of fact I haven't gotten neither a success mail or a regret mail. What shuld I do?

blazerMaks: Can we talk about the current events in the world and Nigeria?

Iraq, Ukraine, Syria, the Arab spring? Ebola, ISIS, BH? New ministers?, osun and ekiti elections?

Anybody knows what's happening in the commerce and business world? I find that truly boring.

Sports? NFA, Maigari and co ?The U-20 female championship? Guys. Help us out here.

I know we have hot heads here.. fellow hopefuls.... Leggo


Eg>Islamist Insurgency around the world. Share your views and how you'll curb it if given the chance.

Oya...people let's talk

CharlyG1:

When dey say tell me abt urself. Dey really want to know abt Ur work experience/accomplishments.. And not ur name or family as pple think cos dey already know ur name sef.
U can start by saying- Well, after obtaining my degree in Food&Nutriton from University of Nsukka in 1908, .. I started working for PZ cUSSONS where i worked as a Audit Trainee, der i obtained first hand knowledge in Accounts&Financial blah blah.. (State ur accomplishments).. Then after 2yrs i moved to Haliburton (State ur accomplishments here too& why U switched). U shld have gud reasons for switching jobs.. State any oder professional qualifications U hav, then U can conclude with ..how these experiences have helped U sharpen ur skills & how U cud use it in UAC..
Google this for beta info

Your NAME must come first. Don't believe everything you read about interviews. If you don't tell them your name cos they know it, why then will you tell them about your work experience cos they know it too. NB: It is in your cv. Start with your name and date of birth then your academic achievements before your work experience. End with your hobby and strength. Make it short like (7-10sentences) to avoid being boring. First Impression matters.

macb2k:


Good Morning Sir/Madam. My name is *******. Basically I am from ******,
but presently I have been living in lagos for the last
3 years.
As far as my educational qualification is concerned,
I have completed my B.Tech from lagos state university lagos, wit a second class honours lower division in management technology. I have also completed 6 months
diploma in computer application.
Coming to my family, we are the family of four. I am
younger one, my father is a supervisor in a private
company, my mother is a homemaker and my
brother is working in a prime wealth care pvt ltd.
My strength is I am an optimistic person, I see
positive in every situation and I am self confident. Everyone has weak point but my weakness is that I
can't express my emotions in front of my family. I
can overcome this problem discussing with my
friends.
About my hobbies & interest I spent my free time
for surfing internet and visiting new places and
interacting with people. And finally my short term goal is want to create
special identity at myself in your company and my
long term goal is to be a successful personality in
my field & the society as well. That's all about Me Sir. Thank you for givin
me this good opportunity.

Too long + the last two sentences are not necessary. A simple Thank You will do.

henricson:

Not at all! I hope you don't answer this way if you were asked this kind of question!!

Then pinpoint d error n make adequate corrections, that is my essence of postin it. Post urs 4 correction

okeyjames:
Too long + the last two sentences are not necessary. A simple Thank You will do.

Then shorten it, post urs lets learn

okeyjames:
Your NAME must come first. Don't believe everything you read about interviews. If you don't tell them your name cos they know it, why then will you tell them about your work experience cos they know it too. NB: It is in your cv. Start with your name and date of birth then your academic...

Seriously, there are no wrong or right answers to this type of question because interviewers have certain things they are interested in knowing about a candidate.

From my little experience, i have been specifically asked in an interview the question in this way " can we meet you? Tell us about your family and educational background" and it was easy to answer because it was straight forward

In another interview, i have been asked the question in this way " can i meet you" and after talking for long about my strenghts, goals, interest in the job and achievement, the man said " you did not tell me anything about your family and educational background" and i had to talk about them

My recommendation

When asked such a question, start to answer it by telling the interviewer your name, then give an outline of what you will be talking about and try to gain the consent of your interviewer before proceeding
eg My name is *** And i'll like to tell you about my academic background, family background, my achievements and why i chose to apply to this job" u can softly ask if this is what you are expected to say and i'm sure you will be guided accordingling.

P.S. The above are from my little experiences and are in no way what you are compulsorily required to say when asked such a question
You can google the keyword [b]interview tips.pdf or interview success.pdf [/b]and read any interview books you can lay your hands on.
Goodluck!