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''A masters in UK will open doors for you in any oil prod./servicing company.Even without experience, special preference is given to UK Masters holders.For example, in Shell if you have MSc in Oil& Gas related courses from Robert Gordon Univ.you are already several points ahead of others even without any experience, reason, the SITP is being handled by RGU and course content is close to RGU Master's courses.It's assumed that you've been exposed to what is needed by the company.
These companies go for annual aggressive recruitments for oversea grads''[color=#990000][/color]

Guy/Lady, You need to get your facts straight. A Masters in RGU is treated as equivalent to the SITP programme. The SITP happens to be sponsored by the company and for every 1 foreign grad employed, there are at least 20 SITP taken so where did you get the notion that Shell gives preference to foreign grads? Dont confuse the poster.

@ Poster. I would STRONGLY advise you to take the job. Two years of work experience even as a contract staff DOES give you an edge over a Masters degree holder. I am one, so kindly take it from me. And yes, after paying at least 10K Quid for a decent masters programme, you would still need to go through the same test and interview process as the fresh grads recruited internally. No edge, no higher level. The only difference is that they spent their time in SITP @ Warri and you spent yours plus YOUR money wherever abroad.

But all this is a bit silly. Just realised that the first post was over a year ago. This guy has obviously made his choice already! Who resurrected this post from neverland?

IT people need to perfect the art of requirements gathering according to user specifications because whether you use web based applications or client/server or whatever and the end user is still not satisfied, all the grammar you're speaking wouldnt matter!!! The profession of IT is changing as a business enabler ie the business drives IT and not vice versa! Thats my two cents,

Hello fellows,

Hurry now! Apply!!!


Exciting Job Opportunities in the Niger Delta


Our client, a Niger Delta Militant Group with branches in strategic locations throughout all the six South-South states of Nigeria is seeking to expand its operations to Abuja, the Federal Capital territory. This expansion has brought about [b]vacancies for qualified and experienced young officers. The positions are:

Area Head, Kidnapping:

The successful applicant is expected to possess the following competencies:

1) Minimum of 10 years experience in militant agitation. (Membership of Al-qaeda, Hamas or other similar organisation will be an added advantage)

2) Fluent knowledge of Hausa, Ijaw, English, Italian and German

3) Expert ability to distinguish between Oyinbos and Albinos

4) Ability to swim in deep waters

5) Ability to recognise fake/marked naira notes by sight

6) Ability to easily recognise all Senators and Ministers of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

Evidence of previous successful kidnap of BIG MEN must be provided (pictures preferable)


Photographer:

1) Minimum of 5 years experience taking photos in war zones. (Domestic fights do not qualify as war zones for these purposes)

2) Proficiency in the use of explosives as camera lighting.

3) Knowledge of the different skin tones of expatriates, as an aid to taking high-quality pictures, is a must.

4) Proficiency in the use of Adobe Photoshop, and Internet photo uploading software is a must.

Please include a portfolio of previous photo-samples (must contain kidnapped persons OR be taken in war-zones OR be nightshots in blackspots like Oshodi, 3rd Mainland bridge, Apongbon, etc)


Militant Trainee:

1) Candidates must be between the ages of 13 and 50, be at least 4m tall, and may be male or female.

2) Minimum of Nursery School/Kindergarten certificate.

3) Jobless university graduates, and serving policemen will be given special consideration.

4) Possession of jungle boots and face mask is a must.

5) Preference will be given to persons with knowledge of foreign European languages, and persons with the ability to swim.


Renumeration:

Very attractive, competitive, and comparable with industry standards (payments in foreign currencies).

Official guns, boats and grenades will be provided.

Excellent training, involving offshore secondment (Iraq, Afghanistan etc) from time to time

Regular appearance on CNN, Alaaroye, Time Magazine, The Economist and other International magazines.

Excellent networking opportunities with Nigerian politicians, oil magnates, and foreign businessmen.


Interested applicants should forward their applications and detailed curriculum militae within two weeks to:
militant_recruitmen t@OsamaConsultin g.com

Hi
I get the feeling that you're talking about YOURSELF. Anyways, the medical profession is not as rewarding as it used to be. You spend years in training only to graduate and find yourself working in a government hospital where if there's a power cut, candles are lit at night and patients die due to lack of simple basic health aids. If you're not so lucky, you work as a locum doctor in up to three hospitals in order to make ends meet!
My advice, go for it if it is your PASSION. If it's only for prestige, forget it. It's not worth it.

HI GUYS,( AND LADIES),

LONG TIME. I'M REALLY GLAD TO READ THAT NAIRALANDERS ARE WINNING. THUMBS UP PEOPLE!

ABEG UNA SABI HOW DEM DEY DO ASSESSMENT FOR OIL/GAS RECRUITMENT?
I PASSED A RECRUITMENT TEST RECENTLY AND THEY ASKED ME TO COME FOR ANOTHER ASSESSMENT BUT I DONT KNOW WHAT TO EXPECT.

ONLY MEANINGFUL/HELPFUL RESPONSES PLEASE!!!

THANKS.

Henryphyol,
I must say that your approach is downright selfish. Please grow up!
Pdivine, I'm also a marketer at a bank and i'm not a rookie. What i can tell you is , learn from your colleagues who are currently outshining you. Work on your boldness and presentation skills. Most times, you have to sell yourself first before you sell your bank becuse in essence we are all twenty five fingers of the same hand. You have to give people a reason to leave their current bankers for you.
Think more about what you can offer your prospects and always take every opportunity you have to talk about your bank.
Last but not least, pray without ceasing. If you're like me(our family didnt bring money to Lagos), then you need God's favour and guidance.
It is well with you!

My people,
I cant say enough how much i appreciate you all. AdeCisco
AdeCisco, didnt join since because i only came to know about the site last month and i was still studying it.
Lalas, U've got a good head on your shoulders. However, i'm in a quagmire right now cos the two jobs are different but i've got essential skills in both. I love Marketing but i dont see my self learning anything new from my current job. I've been doing the same thing for almost two years now and i really need a fresh challenge. My colleagues are the only ones that make the job worthwhile. They are not like family, they ARE family and if i leave here, i dont know ifi'll get that same kind of work environment seeing that we spend most of our lifetime at work!
The One, thanks for your straight answer. I meant producing companies, but i really didnt think that they paid that much. No offence, but are you certain that those figures are for ENTRY LEVEL?
Nikynike, i have applied already and was invited for a test in a few weeks time. Thanks.

Holler back.

Thanks a lot Lalas, you get my drift for sure.

Actually the reason i was asking the question is that right now i work in a bank, a good one too but the job kinda sucks, u know marketing (more like begging!) and i'm getting weary.

I'm not entry level but my problem is i may have a chance to switch to oil and gas but the options are just for entry leve!!!

It feels a bit like demotion but i guess i wont feel so bad if the pay is almost the same or more than what i'm getting now,

You get my drift?

Hello people,
I am a regular viewer of this site and i am posting for the first time. I must say that i am quite impresssed to see that such a site even exists! More power to the elbows of the creators.
I have a few comments though, I've noticed that most times, when people ask for information especially regarding test or interview formats, the usual response that they get is something like " When did you apply"? "Can i still apply"? "where is the venue"? "I applied sometime ago but havent got a response"? e.t.c, I think it's not very helpful. The least we can do is to acknowledge the question in the first place and provide a helpful answer or apologise if we don't have any before proceeeding with our questions.
There, i guess i won't make many friends with an entree like this!!!

Ok, so my first question, many people would like Oil and Gas jobs (including me!!!!). Could anyone KINDLY tell us what their entry pay is like i.e. Shell, Mobil e.t.c and how it compares with banking jobs?
Thanks i anticipation of helpful answers,

Much love,