The process took 2 days. I interviewed at SLB in Jun 2008
Interview
The recruitment day involved group activities including , paper tower group build, 'black bear test' as well as individual assessments including mechanical engineering basics test, a personal profile presentation and a 1:1 interview.
Make sure you act professionally even though it may seem like a casual atmosphere.
It would also be good to take advantage of opportunities to meet current field engineers to find out what it will really be like. Try to get them to give honest answers - field life can be tough.
I applied through college or university. The process took 3 days. I interviewed at SLB (Red Deer, AB) in Aug 2008
Interview
Applied through career fair at university. Schlumberger only visits some of the best Universities in the country. Lengthy and intensive process, took 3 months. First round was 1 on 1 interview at the university where you are tested on skills, behavourial. 2 nd round was a visit of field location and interviews with different managers.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Was asked on the reason why manhole are round.
Was quizzed on various mathematical and skill questions.
I applied in-person. The process took 2 days. I interviewed at SLB in Jan 2008
Interview
Interviewing process consited of two phases: individual interview (1 hour or s)o and group assessment (more than 6 hours). Individual interview was pretty standard with all those questions: Why Schlumberger? Why petroleum industry? Strengths? Weaknesses? Group assessment was funny part where you're expected to show collaboration and common sense. One exercise was: to select in group things to take on Mars - final answer should be agreed by every one but the one who persuaded other gets the most points. Another exercise was to build device from everything you have on the tables which allows the egg to get down from the ceiling to the floor.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Do you understand that Schlumberger may and will require you to work in harsh conditions like jungle or siberia, where you may experience lack of common comfort, like pure water, neutral temperature etc? How do you intend to handle that?