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Updated Feb 13, 2012 – Interview questions and reviews posted anonymously by interview candidates.
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Field Engineer at Schlumberger
Posted Jan 23, 2012
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2.0
Easy Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Nov 2011 (took 3 days)
Started with a 1 on 1 interview on campus and then received an email about 2 weeks later that I had been invited to a second round interview. The second round interview lasted about 2 full (and very long) days. The interviewed started with dinner the day of arrival. A brief overview of the company was given followed by presentations by the other interviewees. Each interviewee had to present on an aspect of the company. We stayed up very late and the next day had to be up by 7:30. We visited an actual job site (oil rig) the next day. The interview concluded with a 1 on 1 very informal interview, in which questions about job preference, location, etc were asked. Overall, very casual experience.
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I got the interview through a College or University and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview, a Group/Panel Interview and a Presentation.
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Field Specialist at Schlumberger
Posted Jan 22, 2012
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Negative Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Nov 2011 (took 2 days)
I applied online and then I had a phone interview. A couple weeks later, they offered to fly me to Calgary for an interview.
Phone interview:
The woman was really nice.
-Would you say you're a mechanical person? Can you give sn example?
-Why do you want to work for Schlumberger?
-With an education in Environmental Technology, why would you want to work in Oil and Gas?
-Give an example of when you've shown teamwork skills.
-Have you ever felt like you haven't been pulling your weight as part of a team?
-McGiver moment
-Do you have any hobbies?
-Can you handle working outside in the field?
Before the real interview, we were told to do some research on each section and subsection of the company and be prepared to present it.
The real interview was alright, there were 17 people, only 3 woman. The first evening we introduced ourselves. You had to do something to put you out of your comfort zone, like dance in front of everyone, impersonate your favourtie cartoon character, tell an embarrasing story. Then we had to build something out of straws and paper and stuff. they were very vague about what it was- when they were asked they said "Transport Device". They limited questions we could ask. It was to transport a golf ball. If you have an interview, try to ask "What are we transporting?" "Where are we trying to move it?" They make you decide the questions as a team, so listen for someone to say a good idea, then agree, if the interviewers are watching. Most people thought it was a bridge. Then they would change the instructions a few times, make you switch groups, to show all the things that can go wrong. One of the interviewers was very sarcastic.
They told us stuf about the company and about the job. I was really disapointed to hear that there were very few positions actually in Calgary. They were only hiring for two sections at that time. (They should have posted online where the positions were, it would have saved a lot of work). The company sounded like you had to work a lot- one of the interviewers had had this position, he said he worked 48 days in a row once (12 hours a day, on an oil rig). It sounded like the employees were overworked.
The second day we took a tour of part of schlumberger. Then there was individual interviews, 20-30 minutes, two people interviewed me. They were nice. At this point, I didn't want the job. It sounded like Schlumberger would be your entire life. I was pretty honest, said I didn't want to move, and that I liked to have a schedule (which they said you probably wouldn't have).
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Other Details
I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview and a Group/Panel Interview.
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Maintenance Tech at Schlumberger
Posted Jan 21, 2012
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2.0
Easy Interview
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Overall Negative Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Jan 2012 (took 2 days)
The company seemed great. I first recived the offer through a third party and once I passed their phone interview, my resume was forworded to Schlumberger. I had another phone interview and then was set up with aflight to Tulsa OK. The interveiw process consisted of power point, group team building exersises, a tour and a one on one interview. At the end of the first night we were invited down to the bar to have some drinks and mingle with the recruiters.
With in a few hours of leaving the hotel (which was nice) I recived a rejection email. I believe that this was because I did not stay down in the bar and drink until I was drunk.I did have a drink and talked for about an hour. I feel that the whole bar part is a very bad recruiting tactic and it hurts the reputation of this company. I am quite qualified between military training and technical colleges that I have attended.
Over all I will say that Schlumberger is a good company I just do not agree with their tactics or hiring process. The company has great benifits and pay. Grant it you have to work extreamly long hours and pretty much never see your family. Once I returned home I recived a job offer for a managment position that pays just as well with great benifits. I suggest that you do alot of reaserch on the company before going to the interview.
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The interview consisted of a Phone Interview and a 1:1 Interview.
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Mechanical Engineer at Schlumberger
Posted Jan 19, 2012
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4.0
Difficult Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Feb 2011 (took 2 days)
Started with a phone screen interview with several people. Next was an all day interview and presentation at the sight with multiple 1 on 1 interviews and group interview following an oral talk I prepared. Talk could be on past work or a presentation from college, your choice.
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Negotiation Details
The salary offer was fine so I did not negotiate was fine, I did negotiate a few extra vacation days.
Other Details
I got the interview through a Recruiter and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview, a Group/Panel Interview, a Presentation and a Drug Test.
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Field Engineer at Schlumberger
Posted Jan 19, 2012
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2.0
Easy Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Oct 2011 in Tulsa, OK (took a day)
After applying online through my university's website and then again on the company's official website, I attended an information session that was hosted by a Schlumberger recruiter. Having already applied, I had an interview set up at this point. Two days after the info session, I attended the interview and was greeted by the same recruiter from the info session. It was a great interview - we discussed why I wanted to intern for the company and whether it was the right thing for me. Shortly thereafter, I was a offered a field camp position at Oklahoma on the spot. The interviewer was quite fun to talk to and welcomed any comments and questions I had for them. It was the best interview I've ever had the joy of experiencing.
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Other Details
The interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview and a Personality Test.
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Data and Consulting Services at Schlumberger
Posted Jan 17, 2012
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Oct 2011 (took a day)
The interviewees were selected based on the resume submitted during Career Fair at campus.
There was a Company Info Session the day before the interview, which was very helpful to understand the company and the position they're hiring, also you can get to know the interviewers.
Interview took about 30 minutes (1:1) at small room at campus career center.
The questions were,,,why schlumberger, what is your strength/weakness, what kind of boss do you wish to have, what did you do during your internship, what position do you apply, etc. And one really easy brain teaser question. And the question time was given. The interviewer tried to sincerely reply my question and explain the company.
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I got the interview through a College or University and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Ndt Inslpector at Schlumberger
Posted Jan 17, 2012
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1.0
Very Easy Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Aug 2011 (took a day)
Simple and easy. The company arranged for me to do everything locally and povided me with all the information I needed
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Negotiation Details
Great. The we discussed job responsibilities and numbers. The I was given time to think about the offer.
Other Details
I applied In-Person and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview, a Drug Test and a Background Check.
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Field Engineer at Schlumberger
Posted Jan 15, 2012
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2.0
Easy Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Dec 2011 (took 2 days)
Easy interview. Asked to show examples of hands on experience
Interview Questions
Negotiation Details
No negotiation
Other Details
The interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview, a Personality Test, a Drug Test and a Background Check.
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Intern at Schlumberger
Posted Jan 15, 2012
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Negative Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Oct 2011 in Houston, TX (took a day)
My phone interview started with a "Tell me about yourself", and then a brief review of my resume. Later I was asked some behavior questions such as "Tell me an example to show your capability of group work" which were simple and straightforward. Finally, he described several positions that might be available and asked me about my preference. The whole process took exactly 30 minutes. This was my first phone interview and I didn't do well. And I got a rejection in 2 weeks.
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I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview.
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Well Services at Schlumberger
Posted Jan 13, 2012
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2.0
Easy Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Jan 2012 in Cheyenne, WY (took 2 days)
I had a phone interview 3 weeks prior to going to Tulsa OK. 20 other people from all over the US where there. My only advice to you is do your research and ask questions. Don't look bored. Its not hard and its very casual. The 2nd day after power point and some group exercises was a tour of a training facility. Ask questions, you will get an offer. Then you have your exit interview. Not necessarily but gives you some one on one.It's a good idea after a long day you have drinks at the bar. Have one and talk to the recruiters. Then excuse yourself and get a good nights rest.
I got home late in the night and when I woke up I had an offer. Waiting for background check, driving and drug hair sample.
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Negotiation Details
You do request 3 places but might not get it. Salary is set.
Other Details
The interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview and a Group/Panel Interview.
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