New MechE grad here doing an on site interview. So I was wondering if you guys know about this group? Culture? Starting salary? And what to ask or how to do well during the interview? I had a great call with a manager, but she’s sick so someone else’s will lead the interviews. Is this the right move? Or will it be difficult to find related jobs in Houston in case of a layoff ?
Best,
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Eh, you’re a MechE, just come to terms that xom highly favors ChemE for good advancement
Answer from OpenAI GPT-3:
“Whether or not to accept a job offer at ExxonMobil Houston is ultimately a personal decision that only you can make. You should consider a variety of factors, such as the salary and benefits offered, the job duties, the company culture, and the career opportunities. Additionally, it is important to consider the potential for layoffs, as well as the job market in Houston and the overall stability of the company.
To learn more about ExxonMobil and the Houston campus, you should research the company online, speak to current and former employees, and ask questions during the interview. This will help you gain a better understanding of the company culture, job duties, and career opportunities. Additionally, it is important to ask about salary and benefits during the interview, as well as any questions you may have about the job or the company. Finally, make sure to ask if there is any potential for layoffs in the future and what the job market in Houston is like.
By doing your research, asking questions, and considering all the factors, you will be able to make an informed decision about whether or not to accept the job offer. Good luck!”
I would not recommend taking the job, this is not just for EMTEC but other parts of the corporation as well. I would really not recommend it if moving means you are making a personal sacrifice.
I would only take it if you have no other offers, already know that this is a five year max job, you wanted to move to Texas and you are really just using ExxonMobil to make you more marketable for what is next.
Otherwise a lot of the posts are correct, ExxonMobil will use you and then throw you away without another thought and really attack your self worth in the process.
There was a time when I would have recommended this company, it was not perfect but one could have a really decent career and retire well. Since COVID, furniture has more value than people.
Would not recommend but it may help you negotiate with another operator.
Ask about the mechanics of your career. Example:
- How do annual performance reviews work? Make them explain it.
- Ask them if the job you are interviewing for is at risk for being sent overseas to the BTC, GBC or KLTC.
- Ask about CL levels and salary treatments.
- Ask about annual personal merit and company bonuses. Just so you know, they don’t exist at XOM but they do nearly everywhere else.
- Ask about tuition reimbursement program. Don’t know how it is now but the minute you qualify get a masters and make them pay for it.
- If you’re going to an asset ask them if it’s likely to be marketed.
- Ask about work from home and flex time policies.
- Ask about the free food and gym membership at the campus.
Some of these are serious and some are for the purpose of making former and current employees laugh. Ask these questions or similar ones to other places you interview.
Remember, if you want to move up, move out!
If you move from Clinton to the Houston campus and you accept the relocation package, you will need to work two years before you can resign. If you resign in less than two years, you will need to pay the company back the relocation package which may be between $20 and $30K.
What this means is that you will be at the mercy of our Houston management for two years before you can resign with no monetary strings attached.
If you are a woke id--t you will love it
We don’t want you if you ask the type of questions. Obviously you received an offer from a maintain business. Good luck.
I would not recommend EM as an employee for any new grads. The only way you’ll survive in this organization is by being a complete psychopath.
@OP I had a tentative offer on the table and decided not to pursue it after scrolling the posts from EM employees on this website.
Aside from the lowball number they gave me, it appears that the company is staffed exclusively by disgruntled old bigots. I figured there were better ways to draw a paycheck, and I was correct.
Former EMTEC here. I resigned after 15 years.
EMTEC is a $hit ho-e organization with irrelevant managers, irrelevant projects, individualistic and narcissistic leaders and a "cover-your-a$$" mentality.
EMTEC is one the toxic cradle of the corporation. This is the place where the most hateful parasitic managers are groomed and where excellent engineers find their soul crushed.
If you join this place there are 3 possible outcomes for you:
- you become one of those detestable hi-potential parasitic and hated managers, either because you are already this way, or because you are very brainwashable.
- You disengage and check out completely and join the masses of people that count their days until the next performance review, and then count again until the next miserable raises are communicated.
- You resign and return to this site occasionally to prevent intelligent young engineers like you to ruin their careers and health.
If you join EMTEC you are committing professional $ui$ide.
You are welcome.
We lost quite a few ME’s since 2020. Most went to Shell. The folks that left seem much happier. Responsible for less equipment, higher wages and no forced ranking and pip quotas to fill.
Ask them to explain MRLP is.
Ask them to explain why executive compensation didn't count the $20B write off in 2021:
https://www.sec.gov/ix?doc=/Archives/edgar/data/0000034088/000003408821000069/xom-20211123.htm
some terrible advice from the jokers on this site. To translate it to interview friendly questions:
- ask them about flexibility and work from home, what are the options, what is the current practice in THAT team. If flexibility is important to you, this is something to know.
- ask them about career options in that team. Where are people 10 years after they started to work in the team? What does a typical promotion look like?
- ask them if the team is working primarily with local contacts or there's a lot of virtual collaboration. Are you going to be part of an established local team?
Don't be worried about the hiring manager being out, it should not impact the interview process too much.
And ultimately, accept if it makes sense to YOU. Accept if the pay looks good, if you are happy to move to Houston and if you like the work offered. Accept if you want to work in oil and gas or are at least neutral about this industry. Don't accept because you have a vision of a perfect corporation. It's just an organization full of people and people frequently mess up. It won't be perfect, but it can be a good place to start your career.
Good luck!
Make sure they go through the waste paper policy with you :)
You might want to ask them about EM HiPo practice in general terms. HiPos have chance with respect to a career at EM. You'll want to understand what your opportunities as a HiPo are.
Oh yes, 1) Force Ranking and 2) the PIP program might be items for discussion. If they are shy about discussing these items, move to the next company
These are just my views; others, more knowledgeable than me may have a different perspective.
I entered the O&G industry many years ago when you could have a great career. Things have really chanced a lot since those days
I would not unless you have no other offers.
Sure. Get some good experience and then move on. It’s a job, not a career.
Unless you're Indian or Malaysian and planning to move back to work in your home country, I wouldn't recommend accepting the offer. Or just as a short-term gig to add one more line on your CV.
Have them explain the HC10 plan and Hot Desking plans.
The answer is very simple: OH, HE-L NO. Do not come here. You will be NSIed (=fired) in two to three years guaranteed.