Post by CheeseyPouf on Dec 19, 2012 3:50:50 GMT
o, all. I've been lurking for a bit now, and have found fascinating tidbits and topics throughout. Many thanks to those of you who have contributed, across the entire range of experience.
Speaking of experience (ham-handed segue, but you get what you pay for), I'm curious to hear from others who have had a video interview, particularly if you've received an offer. I was recently invited to interview locally, via video conference. There were six people on the other end of the line, including my supervisor-to-be (hey, gotta be positive), his supervisor, someone from HR, and three others from the department. The interview only ran for an hour, however, which is a bit shorter than I have experienced for in-person interviews (although this was my first interview with SA). They did indicate that I'd be in Dhahran, who would be my supervisor, and other similar tidbits, which was a nice start... .
So. Is it common to have multiple people on the call? Is an hour-long interview par for the course (for an engineering position)? For those of you who have a position (or have received an offer), but did not apply through AramcoJobs or at a job fair, did your timeline differ significantly from those who did (e.g., contacted by ASC within about 2 weeks, offer within a couple of months, arrival in SA in 6 months to more than a year(!), etc.)?
Thanks,
Cheesey Pouf
Speaking of experience (ham-handed segue, but you get what you pay for), I'm curious to hear from others who have had a video interview, particularly if you've received an offer. I was recently invited to interview locally, via video conference. There were six people on the other end of the line, including my supervisor-to-be (hey, gotta be positive), his supervisor, someone from HR, and three others from the department. The interview only ran for an hour, however, which is a bit shorter than I have experienced for in-person interviews (although this was my first interview with SA). They did indicate that I'd be in Dhahran, who would be my supervisor, and other similar tidbits, which was a nice start... .
So. Is it common to have multiple people on the call? Is an hour-long interview par for the course (for an engineering position)? For those of you who have a position (or have received an offer), but did not apply through AramcoJobs or at a job fair, did your timeline differ significantly from those who did (e.g., contacted by ASC within about 2 weeks, offer within a couple of months, arrival in SA in 6 months to more than a year(!), etc.)?
Thanks,
Cheesey Pouf
