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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