I didn't get any mail. Success or regret.......but just got a call from PwC around 6:15pm. The lady said I was sent a mail requesting for my preferred first name but I didn't reply. So I told her I didn't acknowledge any mail. Then I told her my preferred first name middle name and surname. And dats all. Does that mean?

Find d mail below

Yes, I was sent an SMS and email today. I was even called. But I won't be chanced for the test. Such short notice. The test was fixed for 9th January 1.30pm!

MarvellousGod: go to last year's thread, I think they were grouped during interview and there was presentation. ..

Yes you are right. Although I think that's for those that passed the verification test. But to be on the safest side, its better to get generally prepared for whatever stage they are putting up first.

I read this somewhere before, can't remember but could help:




"The interview would be in four
stages: The first and second stages would be
in front of a panel. You and some of the
other prospective employees would be given
a topical issue to discuss. Note: In this stage
you should be mindful of being overbaring,
i.e. you should discuss the topic with your
other colleagues without condemning their
view point and please avoid talking as if you
are Mr/Mrs right. After the disscusion
which would be about five minutes, one of
you guys would be expected to summarise all
that was discussed. This I believe is meant
to test your listening skills as well as your
ability to communicate effectively.
The second stage which most likely would be
in front of the same panel involves you
picking another topic to discuss on. You are
actually expected to pick a topic and say
what you know about the topic. This stage
would last about two minutes.
The third stage has to do with your
interviewer (Panel) given you a scenario
afterwhich you are expected to tell them
what you would do if you were the one
involved in that scene. At this stage, please
be as sincere and honest as you can and make
these your watch words : Integrity &
Teamwork.
The last stage is the traditional interview of
you being with one of the managers and a
highly placed representative from HR. Here
you would be asked the traditional interview
questions and you should try as much as
possible to be informed of current events,
both in your field of study and global
events.
I sincerely hope that I have been helpful!
Lastly, I beg you to be bold, I beg you to
talk to the interviewers and your fellow
interviewees as you would talk to your best
friend.
Note that PwC's recruitment process is very
fare and I assure that if you do well nothing
will stop HR from selecting you."

.

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I av some but in pdf. If u don't mind. Send me a mail or BBM: 26deac9e. Aystochastic@yahoo.com

If you are going to write this examm, kindly drop by and let's share thoughts. Am new to this field and would want to know more about how it all goes. Cheers!!!

I'm loving this. Truth is at this stage of my life I'm sorta confused on the next move. I graduated with HND in Statistics (Distinction) and currently serving (Batch A) but dunno what next to delve into before and after service with respect to self development. I've been thinking of ICAN, ACCA or RSS (Royal Statistical Society). I'm confused as to which one to go into to get d best pay-off. I know they all av gud pay-offs. Also bearing in mind of cost of doing these things cos am sponsoring myself.

Love this thread. Looks cool and direct!

Thanks bro. Pls I need clarification. U said the fee is 60+ somewhere and later said its 90k... Is it that DE pay less? How many years does the DE - fast track take for completion. And how many years for new entrants from 100L

femi2131: Am back now!just let have ur questions here so that I can provide you wit necesary information you need

Please is the UI DLC form out for direct entry. I have HND and want to obtain the DE DLC form. I think they call it fast track or so. What is the cost and how can I go about it. If the form is out, when is the closing date?

Also what is the tuition fee like? I'd appreciate your in-depth response. Thanks!

Hydronium:

I chose deliberately to be Silent. If I were to make any correction, i would probably reduce the weather to 65% bearable. If you don't like that, well.....

moreover u didn't ansa all d questions I asked. Shey now u know ur stat are biased! Just accept and relax. We all make dis mistakes atimes!!!

Hydronium:

I chose deliberately to be Silent. If I were to make any correction, i would probably reduce the weather to 65% bearable. If you don't like that, well.....

That's not an answer. Am sure u just gave wrong biased stat. And u know it. As a meteorologist what 65% hotness is.....

Hydronium:

why do u consider my stats biased?

did u see or know everybody at that same day.... How did u know d population density which actually used be population ratio or distribution is (boys: girls) 60:40. Are u an official. Then what did u mean by saying weather is 75% hot!!! Do u know what dat means! Are u a weather scientist? If not where did u get such report from?

Hydronium: Situation report in Issele-ukwu camp in Delta state.
Rooms not bad; population humongous; weather 75%hot, Food n/a,
population density(boys: girls) 60:40; hospitality 65%; ventilation
60%....

how did u get dis biased statistics

Woah....good to see you guys (fellow prospective delta corpers). #ireplagos to #teamdelta. BBM: 26DEAC9E.

Yup yup....where are the propective delta corpers....let's discuss here.

Anybody posted to delta state here? Let's hook up and share tots, happenings and views. 07038005911 BBM: 26DEAC9E. Am Stanley!

Hmmmmm......delta state oooooo.......here i come!!!

Funjosh: Someone said GARRI is essential.

Funsho my padi, na ya way as per ijebu man u may need a bowl of it...lolz

willyrita: Tnx 4 d gud piece of advice!

You welcome. Hope u find 'em resourceful¥

Yeah...really not joke but u can still cut cost. Not necessary u get all as much u can always cut ur cost or get some low-cost stuffs. Preferably ask ladies. They know how to cut cost. UI great school. I finished at yabatech....Statistics!

Another thing I'd like to state is this:
Guys with beards am sorry to tell you that for security reason you won't be allowed to carry your clippers into camp. Personally I wouldn't advice you to shave with the public barber's clipper. So preferably go with a gud Gillete shaving stick and shaving cream or aftershave (with this u are safe and MAY still maintain ur clean shave without bumps).

In addition for those of us using smartphones (such as balckberry) you could always use the Map application on your phone to get you location as soon as you get to the state you are posted to. This will be very useful when you've been posted to various local government area for PPA.

MODIFIED

It’s about that time when u go and serve your country, I have taken the liberty to interview some of my friends to learn their camping experience in a bid to get as much info as possible about the three weeks of camp. I decided to get a comprehensive list of the things we might need to make life at the camp a more palatable experience.

1. As soon as sum ppl get their call-up letas issued they quickly run to d nearest biz centre to laminate it. Costly mistake. Don't ever do that, as there's a part during d registration when ur call-up letter will have to be stamped. Some ppl trying to remove d lamination may tear their letters in the process. Do not laminate, as d call-up will still be returned to NYSC at the camp.
2. Most pple forget dt camp registration is 3 days. Everybody rushes to camp on d first day and try to register. On d day camp opens b4 u're allowed inside everyone is searched. Imagine how long that takes! So my point is no need to hurry. You can even go to camp the 2nd or 3rd day. By that time no push push, insults and general rudeness from those silly NYSC officials. The downside is that u may not get a choice space 4 accommodation and if u're a guy with large feet like mine all d size 45-46 will be taken already.
3. Every camp has OBS (orientation broadcasting service). Their speakers are all over camp and they blast music all day, cast news and announce missing items. Now members of OBS dnt go for parade. On d first day of camp after ur registration if u hv time or as soon as possible run and register for obs. Once those soldiers enter d hostels to chase for parade and u show ur obs tag they leave u alone. However, now OBS do audition cos they knw everyone wants to join to avoid parade.
4. If u do resume on the first day and u get issued ur kit let ur body not shack you and you run to quickly change into it. You'd be shocked that the soldiers will blow bugle on the first day for parade. And anyone seen kitted is chased to parade. As soon as u are issued your kit go and hide it under you box/bag. You can then successfully wear mufti for d 3 days duration of d registration. If the soldiers ask why you aren't kitted tell them you've not been issued. Shikena and they'll leave you alone. If you like quickly change and run to parade round dt day d soldiers will mark ur face and if you're a guy they'll make u platoon leader. From there sorry for you. Hot sun will finish you and u can't skip any day of parade.
5. For the ladies if you're posted to the North the sun there is hotter. Please and please always wear ur face cap. Most chics on camp want to display their hair and they'd remove the caps and hang on their waist. Mistake. By the time the sun finishes wit ur face and if u're fair like me hmmm suffice to say u won't recognise ur complexion.
6. Ladies make a hairstyle that'll last for 3weeks. Tiny braids is ok. If you decide to fix weavon to camp you may be forced to do another hair in camp because d sun in d far north will turn ur weavon to iron sponge. So no need.

 
The forms that will be handed to you and attach your passport are very easy to fill. Fill them correctly. After your registration, you will be issued with your State Code Number. This will be like your PIN throughout your Service Year.

After you have been given your State Code, you should proceed straight to collect your mattress and your NYSC Kit. Go for your kit on time so that you can get your size.

The Camp Commandant (the soldier in charge) and the other soldiers may tell you that if you participate in parade, play volleyball, and do all they want you to do, you will end up being posted to a favourable place for you Primary Assignment - LIES! Soldiers ain't got that power at all, maybe the Camp director and some NYSC officials can help, but not all of them have the powers they claim.

Finally from ur 2nd week in camp start putting ur ears to the ground as regards posting. That's hw to knw which NYSC official can runs it for U. Make friends with ppl (sure people o, and be careful not to be deceived, duped or used.) Even if u don't get posted to a good organisation try and be posted to a good town. And not some villages where camels are the only means of transportation and not the state capital where cost of living is high.

 
Things you’d need to take to camp:
1. Eight copies of each of Statement of Results, School ID Card, Passport photo, and Call-up Letter (Hold both Original + Photocopies of all). NOTE: Photocopies can be as much as N20 at the Orientation Camp. Though you may not use up to those 8 copies but its beta than wasting money. Please remember to also take the original documents, some camps will send you home if u don't have originals.

2. Ten plain sheets of A4 paper

3. A Pen + Pencil + Stapler (with pins ) + Glue + Tipex (they say everything @ d camp is 4 sale, u want to save as much as possible and won’t want to beg)

4. A Cardigan

5. Six Round-necked white T-Shirts Throughout your stay at the orientation camp, you will only be allowed to wear your white top and shorts; you might not like the ones that will be handed to you at camp so you can get those fitted brands as long as they are white, With these duly pointed out, no need to pack a lot of clothes to the Camp. You should only take a few in case you need to go to Mosque on a Friday or Church on a Sunday. To me your dress to camp should be your ONLY mufti...nobody they look you!

6. Six white Shorts + Socks

7. A Pair Of Plain White Sneakers (NYSC will give u 1 but you'd be lucky if they fit plus it spoils quickly know Naija & low quality things). Get a sneakers that u can just use water and cloth to clean every morning and not the one u must wash before it gets clean

8. A pair of slippers (These camps are very dirty, The bathrooms are filthy! The bedrooms are dirty! Just have something on your feet at all times)

9. DETTOL (very essential, BRING or BUY at camp. It's just to disinfect your bath water)

10. Towel (BRING from home. At least you know it's clean. Anything you buy from Mami Market may be secondhand.)

11.Bed-Sheets. (BRING from home. Again, the peace of knowing what you're sleeping on is clean. Mattresses will be provided by NYSC.)

12.Handkerchief (BRING from home. There will be BUCKETS of sweating. Do yourself a favor)

13. Sleep clothes (BRING from home)

14. Underwear (Guard it jealously, I was told people steal panties - SMH)

15. Detergent (BUY from market. Again, this reduces the amount of load you're bringing into camp. You have to wash your clothes, underwear, and bed things. However, if you're lucky the mami market will have vendors offering laundry services! The only caveats are: you run the risk of your stuff getting lost)

17.Money (About 10 to 15,000 Naira {Excluding transport} should see you through the camp period modestly. but if you have to drink and hang out at The Mammy market a lot, then you can take more money depending on how much you can finish, be wise though! Sha budget N1000 per day)

18.Toiletries/Sanitary Pad (If you are posted to the Up-North like Yobe and Maidugiri, pls do not spray perfumes/anything scented, or the flies won't stop hugging you. For the ladies, u will be wearing white all through when it’s time for your menstruation, beware of stains)

19.Bucket, soap dish (buy at the camp site, don't stress yourself taking one to the place, they always sell in the camp)

20.Waist bag (Try to buy this before you get to the camp, very very essential, U've got to put all ur money in it and tie it round ur waist, cos some people won’t come to camp with money and will steal)

21.Torchlight and Batteries (BRING or BUY. Seeing as there's hardly ever any electricity, and you might want to read at night, having the flashlight helps.

22.Music (Ipod, MP3, Phone, just take your music but dont go with your laptops)

23.ATM card (u may need 2 run out and get dough)

24.Painkillers, Malaria Medicine, Allergy Medicine, etc. (BRING from home. You do not want to make the mistake of getting ill in camp. The camp clinic is a BIG JOKE!)

25.Padlock (BRING or BUY. Well, you might not need it if u have a hard suitcase - no padlocks required. And anyways, thieves apparently can tear people's bags with scissors or knives to get to their things)

26.Sun Glasses: (It can get really sunny, especially in the north, but I'll advice all to take sun glasses since you'll be standing on the parade ground for long hours. unless it's rainy season)

27.MOSQUITO NET (the camp is Mosquito's headquarters)

28.You will be fed three times a day in camp but I must not lie to you, the food there is nothing to write home about. I bought food at the mami market almost all through the 21 days. You will get good foods there. The only thing I collected from their food was Bread...cos it was faster to share it as I don’t like to queue not to talk of queuing for food under the SUN.

29.Don’t take materials like pressing iron, knife, fork, tin cutter, clipper to the camp. They will be seized and NOT returned to you. I was told this is a security measure.

30.You can buy a food flask at the mami market

31.Your Bible/Quaran

32.Condom and Birth Control/After-Morning Pills….LOLZ. Things dey happen for camp ooo

Have fun but never agree to be manipulated or coerced into anything by anyone. I wish everybody good luck and I hope to see you in my camp. All the best take photographs and make urself happy. 3 weeks is a long time.

Truth be said, all those without Jamb reg no whether ND PT or remedial or diploma or pre-degree students will not follow batch A. Quote me. That's y u guys were asked to pay 4,600 - 5000 depending on ur school. It is said dat d money will be used for regularization (means it wud b used to process a jamb numba and admission letter for u from JAMB). So take ur mind off batch A and prepare for batch B or C...depends on how fast Jamb cud come up with something.

As for the mobilization list, I don't know y ppl can't just understand time table. NYSC said d list wud b dispatch from 6th to schools. By implication some schools that are very serious about their candidates have a fast link to NYSC will get theirs that same day and update their candidates. U don't expect all schools to get it same day or paste the list same day. Some schools will not even paste the list till 14th or 15th. So instead of developing headache here go to the student affairs unit of ur school from time to time and verify. And if u don't av student affairs unit in your school go to the admin office or ur faculty officers.

Whatever you find yourself doing...at all times, do it well, its the only way you can find the WORLD waiting for you.

Sequel to the NYSC Mobilization Time Table For 2013 Batch A
Corpers in which the orientation slated to start by 26th March (www.nysc.gov.ng/mob-timetable/2013/2013a.php), if this schedule is followed and the camp truly starts by 26th with the following public holidays:
Good Friday - Friday 29 March
Easter Saturday - Saturday 30 March
Easter Monday - Monday 1 April

Does that mean corpers will remain in camp at those days?
What are Christian Leaders doing about this?, cos I know the Muslims will never allow their children remain in camp during sallah. Never seen dat in past. Y shud Christians accept this.

Not really a festive person but just concerned at how our directors lack gud planning skills. If the previous batch A were at camp by 6th March 2012, what stops the incoming batch for March 4th or 11th 2013.

Hopefully the time table will be changed.

Do u still av any 4 sale

chuckdee4: There is a lot more to data analytics than what most people think.
The data that is used for analysis has to come from a source, source data systems can vary within companies, some companies still use legacy systems that still work well for them.
As a result of this the data gotten from these systems have to be processed well enough (ETL) and stored in a structured manner (Enterprise DWH).
The journey of data no be small one but if planned and mapped out properly, your analytical data will be of the purest form and very much reliable.

Please don't speak technical jargon here. What is ETL and DWH. We all want to learn.

Nice post anyways. Thumbs up!!!

dataville: Every government agencies, private sector companies, educational and research institutions. NGOs and international organizations needs to collect data to gain insight into projections for the future.

Use of statistical methods has undergone a dramatic change as computers and IT methods have entered the research environment. Sophisticated analytics sofware (IBM SPSS, SAS, Excel, EViews, State etc) allows professionals to perform complex statistical techniques and draw valid conclusions from reports.

Data analysts on NL, please identify yourselves, share experience, contacts, challenges etc in today's fast evolving data and analytics industry.

Nice thread here but I'd appreciate if people can make constructive statements and not just d tools or apps dey use. Yes we all know a million and one stat package and tools . We don't need u to tell us that or brag bout some packages u just heard of but have no intensive knowledge on. Tell us what u've done with them and how to go bout it. Tell us about d quantitative reasoning behind ur work. How long have u been using dis tools.

It amazes me sum ppl don't even use one package for 2months befofre jumping to another and ask Dem dey say they are perfect on those packages.

I'd appreciate constructive and developmental statements on dis thread. Nice one OP

Jilo83: The problem with nigeria is that we don't have adequate Data management. Yesterday a minister was work-out bc he failed 2 convert 2012 budget implementatn of his ministry into %. In d recent presidential chat, he did not back-up his points with figures. Adequate data collection and management will help in forecasting future occurence. Great Statisticians! FACT FROM FIGURE!

FACTS FROM RELIABLE FIGURES