Advanced Oilfield Technology Interview Questions and Answers

Round: Group Discussion
Experience: Less of a discussion about my skills and negligible talk on how my experience contributes to the regional or corporate goals. It was more a chatter to try and discourage me from joining, because of my age, because I would be far away from family, because I am set in life with a pension, etc. If my age, family or retirement were each a showstopper then, why did the Company contact me?
Tips: Don't get discouraged, because implying bias due to age, family and/or earned benefits is a mindless game to weed out the weak and those who are offended. Keep calm and assess each question prior to responding; show maturity.
Duration: 45 minutes

Round: Regional Leadership Talk
Experience: Regional directors met with me and talked about my experiences. Then, they attempted to discourage me by claiming the section lead was hard to impossible to get along with; that my achievements in life have earned me retirement and that I should enjoy my retired life with my family and friends. The regional leadership were a bunch of retired people too, so perhaps they should not be working as well?
Tips: Ignore discouragement of any kind and stick to discussion on how your addition can be of mutual benefit.

Round: Group Discussion
Experience: Global leaders had a discussion with me, after I reported for duty to assess whether I fitted into their plans. The age factor, my retirement and my vast multilayered expertise were the three major discriminatory factors, yet again. I knew my internship would be shorter than my contract. I also knew that I had become the victim of personal bias in the workplace.
Tips: Interns seldom get interviewed by Global Leaders initially. If this happens and such leaders try to discourage you from joining the organization then, it is much better to opt out and find a firm that respects you as talent and contributor towards achieving corporate objectives.
Duration: 30 minutes

Round: Problem Statement
Experience: This was a complaint made by the Section Lead against me to the Global Leaders. I knew I hadn't made any such report, so I investigated the matter. I found that the report was sent out by the Section Lead herself and there was clear and convincing evidence.
Tips: Investigate all complaints thoroughly before responding to any questions on such matters. Collect the evidence in hard copy and, not just a soft copy, because soft copies can be wiped off the system. Although I presented evidence to prove the Section Lead was the culprit in this case, the leaders denied me justice and deleted the evidence from the system.

Round: Problem Statement
Experience: The Section Lead complained against me again to the Global Leaders. Although she was the culprit in the previous encounter, this Section Lead felt invincible now; it was her ego.
Tips: I reflected upon the matter and assessed each and every angle. Evidence proved that on the day the Section Lead claimed I skipped her meeting I was on my weekly off. The Section Lead lied and cheated with intent to harm me. On sharing the facts of this case with regional and global leaders, they tried to bury the matter by characterizing that false accusation against me as an oversight.

Round: Problem Statement
Experience: This was the third false accusation made by the Section Lead against me. I inquired as to what other things was I doing while on duty, but there was no substance at all; it was another hollow claim.
Tips: You can try and prove such Section Leaders wrong, but when the other leaders are bent upon shutting you out there is nothing you can do to prevent it. Go with the flow.

Skills: Basic Knowledge, Communication And Confidence