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Mine hacked my facebook account...

True. The HR woman admitted it to me, explaining that her brother was a hacker. She explained it had happened before I formally accepted the job. I was speechless but she was pretty relaxed about it.

I know they never checked any referees though...

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Greetings ALL!

I know I am like the gazzilionth person to ask this but could someone please shed some light on the Psychometric tests?

What type of questions are they i.e SHL or something else?
How long do you have to complete the test, and how many questions?
What tests are there?

PLEASE PLEASE HELP! Really want to work there!!!

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ADIA will never employ anyone who actually wants to work for them........

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For psychometric tests enthusiasts, I just passed them recently and believe me guys, you'll need to prepare for them. 4 parts: abstract reasoning (diagrams, etc), calculation (kind of basic) and verbal (the most challenging). You don't have a lot of time so get prepared by doing a lot of examples online, or borrow/buy a test book, that'll do you good. I'm still waiting for my security clearance ( 1 month and a half now). Does-it usually take that long for ADIA? Do they really check everything (credit check, employers...)? they never called my referees...

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Really, so what do I need to do man, I'm listening :popcorn:

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Hi Dono, thanks for your post!

As you may be able to gather, I'm eccentrically ecstatic of the chance of working at ADIA (although that helps little). As you are a believer in Karma :wink_smile: , how great would it be of you to be able to advise me of what the 'business simulation' element of the Assessment I have next week entails.

Also are there any websites that have similar phsychometric tests, so I can practice?

And finally how is the interview? What kind of technicle questions are asked (if any), and is it competency based?

Any other advice would be very much apreciated!! :)

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Here's some advice: Stop talking crap, and learn to spell.

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Hey obnoxious stranger, notice how the message was not addressed to you?

..try not to reveal that dangling thing on your forehead to anyone and everyone...

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Welcome to B.E.
Don't come back. You're as welcome as a cancer transplant.

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I don't know about the 'business simulation' element of the Assessment you will have next week, I didn't go through that part.

For psychometric tests, there are plenty of them. I suggest you buy a book, one that I used is Ultimate Psychometric Tests by Mike Byron. It's a good one and should be useful.

I passed through a ton of interviews. Questions were standard about my qualifications, expectations, etc. Nothing extraordinary. Just be confident and keep relaxed.

Good luck

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Hey Dono,

Thank you very much for your response, will definately look into purchasing the book you mentioned.

Thanks again, and wish you very luck with your screening process!

:)

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Anyone has any idea about the grade system in ADIA? Just got an offer from ADIA an have to think about future career prospect. How does the promotion work? Thanks, mate.

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Are they flexible with package negotiation?

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Hello,

Has anyone had any of the following beside pshychometric assessment at ADIA?

-in-tray exercise
-presentation based on provided material
-group discussion
-report writing
-role playing

If you have, what type of position did you apply for?
Thanks in advance:)

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Just a comment on ADIA, they're very process driven, they have committees for everything.

And finally, by market cap they are bigger than Microsoft and Exxon Mobil COMBINED.

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How do you measure 'market cap' in such an obscure, secretive and unlisted company? Just curious........

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Think it was in ME Business that they are worth $627bn, larger than the Swedish retirement fund or similar.

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Dear all, i was surfing the internet and the BE forum, finding various threads from people who got offered a job in ADIA, asking about the salaries and so on... but surprisingly i never saw any job advert or any hint on how these people got this job offer. May be you can help to understand the job market in Abu Dhabi and where to search for job openings to work for ADIA. I am in the start of my career currently working in M&A in Dubai, however wanted to move back to equity analysis, so I thought ADIA would be right place for me. please heeeeeeeeeelp to solve this mystery :confused::banghead:

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If you want to work for a particular company why don't you approach them?

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You can load up your CV on the website.

Most people seem to have been headhunted.

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Hey Nutty, depending on what you specifically want to do in ADIA, I know quite a few people who work there, most are not in the equities department. Drop me a pm with more details, I may be able to point you in the right direction, then it's up to you.

If you look on LinkedIn of course, there are shed loads of individuals on there who already work there, can't be too tricky to work out their email addresses....

Can it?

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Yes it seems so, but I guess I am at that level to be headhunted yet, and yes I submitted CV to their website, but it doesn't seem they check it, as it says there is no views... of my CV.

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Hi,
How long does the interview process at ADIA usually take, from first contact to actually having a contract in hand?
Thanks,
WH

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Depends,
I went there one week after a telephone interview, then they took my photo and photocopies during the face to face interview..
Offer was made the following week.....so three weeks end to end.

It all boils down to the following:
How urged the placement is
How much weight the hiring manager has over HR
The Job role you are applying for

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Kix/Jammy_Dodgers

I have a question for you...

I have secured a job in Dubai and now we need to get something sorted for my husband. He has corporate finance and credit structuring experience (so overall a good fit I'd say for a SWF type role) how would be the best way of getting these guys attention? We are currently based in London and had some pretty awful experience with recruitment guys in UAE. I would really appreciate some feedback as I don't want to go out there alone!!

Thanks:)

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PM AirBender. There was another thread where he was saying if the original poster was specialised in credit structuring, then he might be able to help.

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thanks auzdafluff I shall have a search for that!

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So I need 3 posts for PM to work... here goes!

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So this thread was going for quite a long time and although it has paused for a while, I expect it will come back to life shortly as ADIA are starting a spat of expat hiring in certain areas.

Dono, or anyone else that went through the ADIA process on this thread - how did it go? Dono did your screening go without incident in the end?

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Hi, just bumping up my last post - am very interested in the final stages of the process if anyone can let me know how it panned out for them - I am now booked in for the psychometric assessment so any info that could be shared about the process post passing the assessment successfully i.e. the visit, the screening, the CID check etc, would be gratefully received.

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To paraphrase Groucho Marx (or was it WC Fields?):

"I wouldn't work for any firm that thought I was worth assessing psychometrically..........." :huh:

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It can take a while. My husband was offered a job 3 weeks after his visit and that was a month after his testing. From job offer to landing in AD took 4 months and that was with a 1 month notice period.

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I know for a fact that they are hiring high level (Senior Management) IT people with specific knowledge/experience of banking and financial applications. If anyone needs any other info PM me.

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The door seems to be revolving at an ever greater speed there..................

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Thanks Al Dente, I know they have looked to streamline the process a little but understand things can still take a while - are you guys glad you made the move?

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Very much. Especially as it's been easier for me to work here than at home due to childcare, no commute time compared to home etc. Miss friends and family but now have friends that we hold just as dear here.

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That's what we were thinking Al Dente - another quick Question - you said your hubby got an offer 3 weeks after your visit - how long did the background checks take and then the CID checks? I would love to get us out there before the new tax year in the uk :-)

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Hi guys,

Can Someone suggest me how to get a job in ADIA. Is there recruitment agency which hire for them. I am ready to take any small role if I have given the opportunity. I have bachelor degree in commerce from Australia. I only see top experience people getting the job by head hunt. Only few I know personally getting job through recruitment agency. Will I be able to get any entry level or mid level position. I just need a job in a good company. Cheers

Re: Job in Abu Dhabi Investment Authority
 

Hi guys,

Can Someone suggest me how to get a job in ADIA. Is there recruitment agency which hire for them. I am ready to take any small role if I have given the opportunity. I have bachelor degree in commerce from Australia. I only see top experience people getting the job by head hunt. Only few I know personally getting job through recruitment agency. Will I be able to get any entry level or mid level position. I just need a job in a good company. Cheers

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Sorry - I'm confused............ do you want to work for a 'good company' - or for ADIA??? :sneaky: