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Post by TheFlyingScotsman on Sept 9, 2014 10:30:46 GMT
I have my first interview with Aramco in London in the next couple of days. I am going for a computer architect role. Just wondering if anyone else has went for this type of role, and if you have any tips, do's\dont's and just general information about the interview. I am being interviewed F2F by two people. Travelling down from Scotland.
Any advice greatly appreciated.
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Post by TheFlyingScotsman on Sept 12, 2014 8:23:51 GMT
Had my interview yesterday in the London Office.
Very nice office and surroundings. When i first went in the interviewers were running a little late, so i was given the Aramco presentation before my interview. The presentation gives you a good overview of the company and what you can expect if you are offered a position. The presentation lasted about 30 mins.
The interview lasted about 50 mins. I was interviewed F2F by 3 people and there was also one person on the phone from Saudi asking more technical questions. The F2F people are more senior management so they get the guy on the phone to ask the more techie questions. I was asked to give an overview of what i have been doing with my career, picking out the highlights. I was asked 3-4 questions by the F2F guys, nothing out of the ordinary. Felt very relaxed at all times and i would say that it is more like an informal chat rather than a stressful interview.
Should hopefully get some feedback early next week. Good luck if your going soon.
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Post by dream on Sept 12, 2014 16:05:51 GMT
Hi sorry I'm new on this forum, couldn't figure out where to make my first post so just posted on reply here.
I have a question more of a concern, so my husband was interviewed by ASC in May, that was his first interview then he was called back for a second interview in June which was quite successful. After that interview he was told that it was successful, they congratulated him and told him to send his pay stubs ASAP. So he did that, the recruiter informed him this his offer is waiting for certain approvals and will be coming soon. 2 months went by no offer came, and when he would contact the recruiter she wouldn' t pick up or wouldn't reply to any of his emails. So yesterday, she finally picked up and told him that his offer along with many others has been put on hold until next year. So what does this mean is it rejection in a nice way, or will he actually get that offer next year?
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Post by TheFlyingScotsman on Sept 16, 2014 9:36:53 GMT
Hi dream, Sorry i am new to all of the hiring process as well, so can only give you feedback on my experience, today i received a call from my recruiter with an update, the feedback from my F2F interview was very positive, however the interviewers are now in the US this week interviewing candidates there, they want to complete the interviews for everyone before making any decisions i am told. So my application is "On Hold" until these interviews are complete. My recruiter hopes that i will have a decision in just over a weeks time. The main thing to take i suppose is that it is not a no, and reading posts on the forum timelines differentiate greatly for everyone. So far mines has been: Contacted by Aramco recruiter asking me to send in full CV - Beginning of August Invited for F2F interview on 11th Sept Application on hold 16th of Sept Hopefully i will receive some good news next week, everything crossed and all. |
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Post by JAS on Sept 16, 2014 14:33:33 GMT
o Scotsman,
I was interviewed on 11th September and almost similar experience as yours. It was a very professional and relaxed environment and I was given every opportunity to define my experience in the field.
Have not heard anything back since.
Have you had any feedback?
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Post by dream on Sept 19, 2014 21:27:00 GMT
Thank you so much for your feedback. I wish you all the best...do share your good news!!
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Post by TheChamp on Sept 20, 2014 19:49:32 GMT
Hi,
I had my interview on 10th sep in London for an IT position. It lasted for more than an hour with mainly technical questions as they wanted to get the technical side of me.
I had a call from the recruiter on 15th sep that there is a lot of positive from my interview and I had really impressed the interviewers especially with my technical knowledge. My application has been put on hold as they had gone to the States to interview some more candidates.Once those interviews are over then they will head back to Saudi and after approval from the department heads, will send out the offers to whoever is successful.
I recently had a reply back from the recruiter that they have finished the interviews in the states and that there is an off period in Saudi until mid next week. So, I am really hopeful to get something positive by the end of next week. Fingers crossed..
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Post by FrancoBritishEngr on Sept 23, 2014 15:23:35 GMT
I had also my interview on 10th Sep over Skype through AOC-London. The interviewers were quite nice and questions are mostly technical. I am awaiting for the feedback. The recruiter told me that the managers will be back in office tomorrow - so hoping to have some feedback within few days. My recruiter told me that he didn't get any feedback from interviewers for any candidates they interviewed, but it varies between departments.
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Post by FrancoBritishEngr on Sept 29, 2014 7:44:18 GMT
Hi TheChamp..Did you manage to get any feedback from your interview in London (08-12 Sep 2014)?
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Post by TheChamp on Oct 2, 2014 18:28:45 GMT
Hi FrancoBritishEngr,
No I still didn't get any further updates from them. It appears as if due to Hajj & Eid Holidays, we are most likely to get a response after 8th Oct as the aramco offices are closed from 3rd to 7th Oct of what I have heard from one of my friends who works there.
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Post by viahero on Oct 12, 2014 22:39:39 GMT
Hi all
Any body get news after Eid ?
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Post by TheFlyingScotsman on Oct 13, 2014 11:55:09 GMT
I heard from London AOC last week, the recruiter was saying exactly what the previous post has said that things are delayed due to the EID holidays, he expected to hear something this week, more waiting...... Lets hope its worth it.
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Post by ksm12345 on Oct 23, 2014 12:37:10 GMT
Hi
I was wondering how many applicants are interviewed for a position? what are chances of getting an offer if you fetch an interview?
Thanks
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Post by ferranti on Oct 24, 2014 7:20:12 GMT
Hi all,
I had my interview on 16th of September in London. I was told that they would make a job offer after my interview.
Finally, I received my offer via email yesterday. It was not good enough to me though.
I hope this information helps you.
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Post by TheChamp on Oct 28, 2014 14:36:53 GMT
Hi Ferranti,
Congratulations for getting the offer.
Was that for an engineering IT position, as we are still waiting to get one.?
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