Recruitment Process
Once you have submitted your resume, it
will be reviewed by a recruiter at Aramco Services Company (ASC) or Aramco
Overseas Company (AOC). If you possess the required qualifications, your resume
will be transmitted to the Saudi Aramco hiring organization.
For successful candidates (i.e. those
who ultimately become employees of Saudi Aramco) the following process can be
expected:
Application – If a candidate appears to
be qualified on the basis of his or her resume, the Saudi Aramco hiring
organization will request that the candidate complete an Application for
Employment. Since this standardizes information provided and the format in which
it is presented, it assists in a uniform review of candidates by the hiring
organization. Completion of an application at the time a resume is submitted is
encouraged since it will reduce the time required later in the process.
Interview
— Saudi Aramco decides which candidates to interview and requests ASC or AOC to
coordinate scheduling. Interviews may be conducted at ASC or AOC offices or at
recruiting events worldwide.
Orientation - Because changing jobs is a major decision for
most families, spouses are strongly encouraged to attend an orientation to help
make the decision. If your orientation is in Houston, ASC provides the
candidate and spouse with advance round-trip airfare and hotel reservations.
Meals and certain miscellaneous expenses are covered in lump sum at the time of
interview to assure that a candidate's out-of-pocket expense is minimal.
Orientation may be conducted at recruiting workshops when appropriate. The
Orientation is designed to give the candidate and spouse information about the
company, compensation, benefits and the recruitment process.
Offer — Upon Saudi Aramco’s authorization, ASC or AOC will extend
a written conditional offer of employment. This offer specifies the
conditions that must be met by the candidate for employment to take place and
outlines the compensation package being offered. A detailed "Salary Worksheet"
is provided with the offer letter.
Conditions of Employment — The conditions that must be
satisfied for employment to commence include: undergoing a medical examination
and background investigation, the results of which must be acceptable to Saudi
Aramco; obtaining confirmation from Saudi Aramco that housing is available; and
the candidate must be able to secure a visa to work and reside in Saudi Arabia
from the Saudi Arabian government. There may be other special conditions for
specific jobs, such as aircraft pilots.
Offer Acceptance — The candidate must accept the offer
in writing, by signing and returning one of the original offer letters.
Relocation Processing — After offer acceptance, the
candidate is assigned a Relocation Advisor to assist in meeting processing
requirements. During this period, the candidate must clear the medical
examination and background investigation; obtain Saudi Aramco clearance for any
dependents that will attend Saudi Aramco Schools; be assigned a house by Saudi
Aramco; obtain a visa from the Saudi Arabian Consulate; and have personal
effects packed for shipment to Saudi Arabia; give notice to current employer;
and finally, travel to Saudi Arabia.
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