Minimum level of experience

ahmedal1
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Minimum level of experience Aug 28, 2014 22:18:55 GMT

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Post by ahmedal1 on Aug 28, 2014 22:18:55 GMT

Hi,

I've been told some really great things about working for Aramco.

I am a UK national(fluent arabic speaker) and have approximately two years experience(after university graduation). I've had a look on the Aramco jobs website but it seems the vast majority jobs require a minimum of 5 years experience.

Am I looking in the wrong place or do Aramco consider applicants with less than 5 years experience?

Thanks

Ahmed

vpainter ExPats Administrators Moderator Posts: 3,701 Job Status: None of the Above	Minimum level of experience Aug 31, 2014 8:46:09 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by vpainter on Aug 31, 2014 8:46:09 GMT When hiring expats Aramco expects you to know your job, not have to be trained. Only Saudis receive on the job training. Therefore experience is a requirement for employment.

fsaeed81
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Minimum level of experience Aug 31, 2014 9:03:45 GMT

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Post by fsaeed81 on Aug 31, 2014 9:03:45 GMT

Even though they do require 5 years of minimum experience, you are free to apply. The worst that can happen is they don't call you into an interview. From my experience, I had been applying for Aramco jobs for a number of years, I only received a call for interview after I applied for a position in which I had direct and 5+ years experience (my total professional experience was 10 years).

This isn't to dismay you but as vpainter said, they're looking for expertise in which ever position they hire expats in. I would just apply for positions, regardless of experience, but try to apply for positions in which you have direct experience in.

ray_noel Member Posts: 12	Minimum level of experience Sept 11, 2014 0:47:31 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by ray_noel on Sept 11, 2014 0:47:31 GMT Hi fsaeed81, What was your initial job le offered? was it with "II', "III" or "IV"? Thanks!

Minimum level of experience

Post by ahmedal1 on Aug 28, 2014 22:18:55 GMT

Post by vpainter on Aug 31, 2014 8:46:09 GMT

Post by fsaeed81 on Aug 31, 2014 9:03:45 GMT

Post by ray_noel on Sept 11, 2014 0:47:31 GMT