tobe
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Post by tobe on Jan 25, 2019 15:21:35 GMT
o y'all,
I'm called to come face to face interview in Houston in next month. This is my first time going to Houston for Aramco interview. Please your generous advice about how to prepare typical Aramco interview, and much appreciated if you can provide input from your past experiences. this is power engineering position.
I'm also concern  that I am getting interview engineering position which is totally different then the position I applied before. As I was reading this forum, I have learned that this kind of swap positioning does happen, but do you successful get hired while your resume and position doesn't seem apple to apple.
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Post by trebbie on Jan 25, 2019 17:02:04 GMT
Hi tobe
I can't really tell you anything about preparing for an Aramco interview in Houston as I haven't had one. However, generic interview advice:
If they are asking you to come to Houston for an interview then they must be interested - be interested back.
If they are inviting you for a role you didn't apply for they must be pretty keen on you and your cv - take it as a compliment.
It may be that they don't have any positions available for the role that you applied for - stuff happens.
If it is very important that you get the role that you applied for and no other, investigate that in the interview but if you think that you might accept the other alternative role don't push this point.
Consider the role that you are being interviewed for and why they are interviewing you for it. Assess what that means the conversation is going to be like in the interview. Work out how to show your strength for that type of position in advance.
Do your homework on Aramco - people here won't talk about the business as this is confidential information but some of this sort of information is going to be available online or elsewhere, find it and use it to show you are interested.
Work out your story about your family situation - if you are married are you going to want to come with or without your wife and children if any. Why will this work for you?
Work out how to show that you can make it as an ex-pat. A company that flies you half way across the world doesn't want you to fly back home in a short period of time - this is a waste of effort on their part (and yours).
Best of luck with it.
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Post by tobe on Jan 25, 2019 18:29:40 GMT
Trebbie, I really appreciate your thoughtful explanations. You are absolute right, they must be interesting my background otherwise it doesn't make sense why they are giving me interview for different positions.
Yes, I'm married with two kids still in elementary, I will keep my options open. I have good view about how this position can fit into my background and my experiences. I will prepare to relate those points at the time of the interview.
Again, I really do appreciate your suggestions and advices. I have two more weeks to prepare for it. |
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Post by tobe on Jan 26, 2019 8:30:58 GMT
o, I started this thread for the group who are interviewing this coming February 11 & 12 . if anyone else called to this upcoming interview, please share with the forum what you have been asked to bring to the interview, it could be that each position run by a different recruiter where each candidate processed differently. for example, I have been asked to bring copy of several documents to the meeting, which is really very good, if interview goes well, the process can kick start with these documents in hand, or it could be my recruiter is just more proactive.
I have one question, if you are asked to attend orientation session after the interview, is that a good sign, or it is just part of the ASC process that has nothing to do the result of your interview?.
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Post by StarboyX on Jan 27, 2019 20:13:45 GMT
Being invited is a great indication that ASC is interested!
My only advice: don't drink alcohol on any flight, during meals, and where you are staying.
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Post by tobe on Jan 28, 2019 16:11:14 GMT
StarboyX thanks for the advise. Luckily, I don't drink or smoke either, but I understood your point. |
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Post by bravo on Jan 30, 2019 4:18:07 GMT
o, I started this thread for the group who are interviewing this coming February 11 & 12 . if anyone else called to this upcoming interview, please share with the forum what you have been asked to bring to the interview, it could be that each position run by a different recruiter where each candidate processed differently. for example, I have been asked to bring copy of several documents to the meeting, which is really very good, if interview goes well, the process can kick start with these documents in hand, or it could be my recruiter is just more proactive.
I have one question, if you are asked to attend orientation session after the interview, is that a good sign, or it is just part of the ASC process that has nothing to do the result of your interview?.
i have been called for an interview for the same week, but my recruiter did not confirm the date yet. for your other question, the orientation is for everyone to attend whoever is there for an interview. you will be called for interview at your turn from the orientation room. |
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Post by tobe on Jan 30, 2019 14:57:22 GMT
Bravo, I'm not sure if the February invitation is talent week meeting that ASC organizes or just view ppl are picked and called to have an interview. because normally when talent week you could feel from the forum activities and posts.
thanks clarification for orientation question.
if you don't mind which position were you get called to have interview? |
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Post by tobe on Jan 30, 2019 18:12:43 GMT
ok, I'm called by PSED power system engineering department.
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Post by bravo on Feb 12, 2019 0:15:38 GMT
Has anyone else been called for an interview in this Feb 11-15 week?
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Post by shehzad71 on Feb 12, 2019 10:34:00 GMT
Hi,
I have been called for an interview in March between 11th and 15th by PSED department.
Bravo / tobe - when is your interview?
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Post by tobe on Feb 12, 2019 14:01:43 GMT
Shehzad1, First I was called in February, now recruiter telling me it will be in March not sure exact date, they will let me know when they have actual date and time.
where are you going to have an interview, is it in Houston and what position in PSED are you going to be interviewing for? |
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Post by shehzad71 on Feb 12, 2019 20:07:24 GMT
I have an interview for monitoring and diagnostic yst role in London. Recruiter will tell me exact date 2 weeks before the interview slot.
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Post by vahidjohn on Feb 13, 2019 18:58:58 GMT
Hey Tobe,
I was invited to the face to face interviews in Houston initially scheduled for February but now confirmed for March 6th. Looking forward to the opportunity and good luck to everyone else. Hope to meet some of you there.
Vahid
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Post by shehzad71 on Feb 13, 2019 19:31:12 GMT
Hey Vahid,
Which position you are interviewing for?
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that I am getting interview engineering position which is totally different then the position I applied before. As I was reading this forum, I have learned that this kind of swap positioning does happen, but do you successful get hired while your resume and position doesn't seem apple to apple. 
