About Lukoil

Lukoil is one of Russia's largest oil companies and the second largest oil producer in Russia. The company's name is derived from the first letters of the names of oil towns (Langepas, Uray, Kogalym) and the word "oil".

The second largest company in Russia after Gazprom in terms of revenues (according to 2014 results, according to Expert magazine). Until 2007, it was Russia's largest oil company by production (Rosneft surpassed it after buying the assets of Yukos). As of January 1, 2011, Lukoil was the world's third-largest privately owned oil company by proven hydrocarbon reserves (by oil reserves it was the first), according to its own data.

It is headquartered in Moscow, Russia, on Sretensky Boulevard.

On 28 September 2018 it topped Forbes (Russia)'s ranking of Russia's largest private companies. According to Forbes Global 2000, Lukoil was ranked 167th among the world's largest companies in 2022 (58th by revenue, 81st by net income, 422nd by assets and 540th by market capitalisation).

Lukoil recruitment process in 2024

  1. Online application form
    • One of the first stages of the recruitment process is filling in the application form on Lukoil Careers website.

    • The online application form is usually presented as a questionnaire with the option of importing data from a LinkedIn or CV file.

    • The applicant is required to provide information about work experience, education, skills and other necessary details.

    • There may be questions both about job preferences (e.g. desired type of employment, country and city of residence) and more personal questions (e.g. race and ethnicity, religion, disability)

  2. Phone / Video Interview
    • Successful candidates are invited for a 15-20 min. phone call.

    • Soft skills are usually assessed during this call by the Lukoil recruiter.

    • In some cases, Lukoil hiring manager may invite you for a video interview (most commonly conducted with HireVue.) For software engineering positions, candidates may be asked to complete a coding challenge (problems on algorithms + take-home challenges.)

  3. Online tests
    • The next stage of the Lukoil recruitment process is an online assessment. The candidate will be sent an email invitation to complete Lukoil tests.

    • Lukoil uses different types of recruitment tests to assess candidates and their suitability for the position they are applying for.

    • Candidates are most often asked to complete the following tests:

  4. Assessment centre
    • Successful candidates are invited to visit the nearest Lukoil headquarters or office.

    • Candidates will have a chance to personally meet the hiring manager, team leaders and seniors during the assessment day.

    • Lukoil may organise a group exercise with candidates as part of the hiring procedure.

  5. Partner interview
    • The final stage of the recruitment process.

    • The candidate will have a chance to meet the hiring manager, department director and/or division lead.

    • Normally, there is no assessment at this stage.

    • Candidates are mostly expected to demonstrate soft skills and a desire to join Lukoil.

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