HELP!!! I have an interview in an hour with Schlumberger.

[PJ-Hunter]

Does anyone have any experience or info about them? I have been studying their website since 5:30pm and I just wanna know if any of you all have any knowledge about them that I could bring to the interview. The lady that scheduled the interview told me that I should read up on them.

 

[live2ride]

They are a good company from what I know!! Good luck!!!

 

[oregunrmk]

howd it go ?

 

[shwee]

Looks like I came across this thread a little late. I hope you knocked their socks off, PJ. I can't wait to know if you got it!!

 

[PJ-Hunter]

howd it go ?

She spent about 30 minutes on the phone with me. I asked a bunch of questions (which I think is what they wanted, just to see if I was really interested or not). She asked what I liked from a job and I said that I really enjoyed new challenges and the opportunity to learn new things and to be able to put them to use in the field. She asked what I remember from my last big project and what I got from it. She asked me if I was part of a team on these projects and I had to say that I wasn't. That I had been working for a very small Land Surveying outfit and that I was the only one that worked in the office other than the Registered Land Surveyor. I was solely responsible for the project from beginning to finish. She asked me how long I have been in this field of work and I said nearly 11 years.

When I asked her what on my resume drew the attention of the Schlumberger personnel she told my that they really liked the fact that I was really experienced in topography, CAD drafting and construction setup and staking.

I really think that things went well and she said that I should hear from them in 1 to 2 weeks regarding the next step in the interview process. I really hope things go well, I absolutely need this.

 

[AKSNOWRIDER]

She spent about 30 minutes on the phone with me. I asked a bunch of questions (which I think is what they wanted, just to see if I was really interested or not). She asked what I liked from a job and I said that I really enjoyed new challenges and the opportunity to learn new things and to be able to put them to use in the field. She asked what I remember from my last big project and what I got from it. She asked me if I was part of a team on these projects and I had to say that I wasn't. That I had been working for a very small Land Surveying outfit and that I was the only one that worked in the office other than the Registered Land Surveyor. I was solely responsible for the project from beginning to finish. She asked me how long I have been in this field of work and I said nearly 11 years.

When I asked her what on my resume drew the attention of the Schlumberger personnel she told my that they really liked the fact that I was really experienced in topography, CAD drafting and construction setup and staking.

I really think that things went well and she said that I should hear from them in 1 to 2 weeks regarding the next step in the interview process. I really hope things go well, I absolutely need this.

sounds like you did a great job PJ, cant wait to hear you say I got the job...........

 

[tudizzle]

best of luck...sounds like you answered all the questions in a good way. Now the waiting begins

 

[Ollie]

The fact she said you should hear in 1 -2 weeks about the NEXT step in the process is a good thing.

Shows you did a good job on the interview.

 

[Jeff C]

A couple of things:

1. (Right away) Send her a thank-you letter in the mail, thanking her for taking the time for the interview and reinforcing the fact that you are excited and very interested in this position (Dont call it a job)

2. In five business days, call her and ask how the process is coming along, and ask her if there is any information she needs that was not yet asked for etc. Ask her what the next step will be in the process.......



Good luck young man, we're all counting on you.....

 

[PJ-Hunter]

A couple of things:

1. (Right away) Send her a thank-you letter in the mail, thanking her for taking the time for the interview and reinforcing the fact that you are excited and very interested in this position (Dont call it a job)

2. In five business days, call her and ask how the process is coming along, and ask her if there is any information she needs that was not yet asked for etc. Ask her what the next step will be in the process.......



Good luck young man, we're all counting on you.....

The thing is that it was a phone interview. She did not give me an email address and when they called the number came up "Restricted" on my cell.

The next step would be an all day interview, probably at the Main offices in Houston. She said that they would fly me down there plus accommodations. While there, part of the interview is a field trip to a site to let us view the different types of work that are involved with this position.

 

[Ex-Member]

A couple of things:

1. (Right away) Send her a thank-you letter in the mail, thanking her for taking the time for the interview and reinforcing the fact that you are excited and very interested in this position (Dont call it a job)

2. In five business days, call her and ask how the process is coming along, and ask her if there is any information she needs that was not yet asked for etc. Ask her what the next step will be in the process.......



Good luck young man, we're all counting on you.....

Yes. If you have a name, a lot of times companies will use a first.last@company.com email, can send a quick thank-you that way. If it c omes back undeliverable, try a different name (Mike vs Michael, etc).

Follow-up calls are good.

 

[modsledr]

The thing is that it was a phone interview. She did not give me an email address and when they called the number came up "Restricted" on my cell.

The next step would be an all day interview, probably at the Main offices in Houston. She said that they would fly me down there plus accommodations. While there, part of the interview is a field trip to a site to let us view the different types of work that are involved with this position.

If you cant get an email address, then get her actual address and send her a letter as soon as you can. Set yourself apart and show some initiative, and a little problem solving ability, and figure out a way to send her a quick "thank you" for the opportunity and let her know that you feel you are a good fit for their company.

See if they have a company directory on their website. If not, call the main info line and see if they will give you her email address. Get creative.

Good luck!!

 

[Perk]

Best of luck to you. Be sure to find a way to get her a follow-up letter. It is important to recall one of the important requirements that she told you about the position and re-state what it is that makes you uniquely qualified.

Asking questions, knowing more about the company than other interviewers and showing enthusiasm for your work are huge. Don't forget to check your personal network, you might know someone who knows someone within that company. Get in touch with them, they might be able to help.

--Chris

 

[H20SKE]

If you cant get an email address, then get her actual address and send her a letter as soon as you can. Set yourself apart and show some initiative, and a little problem solving ability, and figure out a way to send her a quick "thank you" for the opportunity and let her know that you feel you are a good fit for their company.

See if they have a company directory on their website. If not, call the main info line and see if they will give you her email address. Get creative.

Good luck!!

Or she may just figure out that you are a really good "Stalker" and have you arrested if you go to all this work to send her a thnak you note!!

You should stand on your merrits till the next series of interview's. Then look for the Thank You's in my opinion

H20SKE...

 

[Mikboo]

Disagree with above ^^^^^^

I am an employer and trust me... if someone takes the time to find out my companies address(which should be public knowledge anyways) & sends me a "thank you" note. They are NOT "stalking" me... they would be hired immediately. It just doesn't happen too much anymore. Very sad how lazy employees/society has become. IMHO

Take a few minutes to send her a quick note. It will go a long way!!

 

[Lt Rascal]

I am an employer and trust me... if someone takes the time to find out my companies address(which should be public knowledge anyways) & sends me a "thank you" note. They are NOT "stalking" me... they would be hired immediately. It just doesn't happen too much anymore. Very sad how lazy employees/society has become. IMHO

Take a few minutes to send her a quick note. It will go a long way!!

^^^^^^^Dido this, It would go a long way with me. Good luck

 

[Scut Farkus]

The squeaky wheel gets the oil. Send some sort of correspondence that sets yourself apart from the rest. I am always impressed by applicants that go the extra mile after the initial interview. Good luck!

 

[1M800]

I also agree with these guys but don't overdo it. I have had people that keep calling or stopping by to check on the position and it gets old after a while. Contact them to say thank you for the interview, but don't be annoying.

 

[Logman]

I agree as an employer people just don’t go the extra .many just expect and have gotten lazy: Fallow up squeaky wheel gets the grease don’t over do it but stay up on it if you really want the job.

 

[beer gut]

Don't forget to check your personal network, you might know someone who knows someone within that company. Get in touch with them, they might be able to help.

--Chris

Yeah, maybe someone on here knows someone who works there. Maybe like a real good golf buddy. Like, maybe I have a real good golf buddy who's worked with them for 23 years.

He says it's a real solid company -- I told him I'd let him know if you need answers to specific questions. Just let me know...