BE BOLD DISCOVER YOUR POTENTIAL

BE BOLD DISCOVER YOUR POTENTIAL

Long Lake Oil Sands Fort McMurray, AB WHO ARE YOU? Are you a recent graduate or student currently studying at university? Are you ready to explore your opportunities? Discover your potential by learning valuable new skills, broadening your experiences and making meaningful contributions. WHO WE ARE Nexen, a wholly-owned subsidiary of CNOOC Limited, is an upstream oil and gas company responsibly developing energy resources in some of the world s most significant basins including the UK North Sea, offshore West Africa, the Gulf of Mexico and Western Canada. With our team of approximately 3,200 employees, we are strategically focused on three businesses: conventional oil and gas, oil sands and shale gas/ oil. With a high-quality asset base and significant growth on the horizon, we re well-positioned to deliver long-term value. Golden Eagle Platform North Sea, UK The foundation of our growth strategy is the energy and expertise of our high-performing employees. They firmly believe in working with integrity, collaborating within teams to drive better results and upholding our strong track record of safe, reliable and environmentally responsible development.

WHAT NEXEN NEW GRADS ARE SAYING The best advice I can give is to take advantage of the opportunities that come your way, and don t be afraid of change. - On what is one piece of advice for a student? Cynthia Sawatzky (Geologist in Training) The main reason I chose Nexen was that I felt they would be able to offer me challenging projects on important assets which would allow me to develop myself as an engineer quickly. I was also attracted to the work culture and work life balance which has proven to be equally as important. - On why did you choose to start your career at Nexen? Kevin Gallagher (Engineer in Training) Always get relevant work experience through co-op s, internships or summer jobs when you re in school. It doesn t matter how long it takes you to graduate, work experience is one of the most important things to have on your resume. - On what is one piece of advice for a student? Lindsay Ostrom (Finance New Grad) I accepted a Nexen new grad position based on my co-op term at Long Lake in Fort McMurray. Working with all disciplines from process operators to fire fighters was a great experience and it taught me a lot about Nexen s operations. - On why did you choose to start your career at Nexen? Matt Maciejewski (HR New Grad) During the selection process, I was fascinated to learn that Nexen is committed to community development, and the company provides wonderful opportunities to new grads like me to develop skills as Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) candidates while learning about the oil & gas industry. All these facts were very inspirational and motivated me to be part of the Nexen team. - On why did you choose to start your career at Nexen? Michelle Xu (Accounting New Grad) Since starting my new grad role at Nexen, the people have been extremely approachable and helpful. There is a strong sense of community and collaboration, and no matter what you come across everyone is willing to guide you in the right direction. - On how would you describe the people at Nexen? Jeniece Galeano (Engineer in Training) I had the opportunity to be one of the main Production Engineers on site, for one of the biggest projects in the world during my first field rotation. There are not too many jobs in the world where you get to be involved with mega projects so early in your career. - On what has been a highlight for you so far at Nexen? Zsolt Vigh (Engineer in Training)

LIFE AT NEXEN OUR VALUES Protecting people and the environment We each play a role in protecting the safety and well-being of ourselves, our co-workers and the communities and environment in which we work. Commitment to excellence We drive for, and reward, high performance. We are passionate about delivering results and innovative in overcoming obstacles. Accountability We each know our responsibilities and are accountable for our decisions, behaviours and actions. We measure our results to validate our individual and shared ownership of Nexen s successes and shortcomings. Integrity We conduct business in an ethical manner and build relationships based on collaboration, honesty and respect. Courage We re not afraid to break from the pack. We have the confidence to speak up and make difficult decisions. We take informed risks based on facts to create value responsibly.

OUR CULTURAL BELIEFS SAFETY FIRST I protect the safety and well-being of myself, my co-workers and the communities and environment in which I work. BE THE BEST I relentlessly drive to be Best in Class. RESULTS MATTER I contribute to defining the expected result and strive to exceed expectations. DO IT RIGHT I plan effectively and know when to move to action. BE BOLD I innovate and take informed risks to achieve superior results. STEP UP I hold myself and expect others to be accountable for delivering superior results. VALUE FEEDBACK I seek, provide and act on constructive feedback. WIN TOGETHER I collaborate without boundaries and align with the team to achieve superior results, and I share our successes and learnings.

Dilly Creek Shale Gas Facility Fort Nelson, BC A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITY Our portfolio of assets and operations stretches around the globe from northern Alberta s oil sands to the North Sea, from the Gulf of Mexico to offshore West Africa, and from South America to the Middle East. NEXEN IN CANADA Our Canadian operations include an interest in more than 300,000 acres in the Athabasca oil sands region and shale gas operations in northeastern British Columbia, one of the most prospective gas fields in North America. Nexen also holds conventional properties in southern Alberta and Saskatchewan, and coalbed methane developments in central Alberta. Long Lake Oil Sands Fort McMurray, AB Conventional Shale Gas Oil Sands

FINDING THE RIGHT OPPORTUNITY FOR YOU NEW GRAD CO-OP INTERNSHIP TECHNICAL SUMMER STUDENT SUMMER STUDENT TERM LENGTH Full-time 4 or 8 months 12 or 16 months 4 months 4 months ELIGIBILITY Must be graduating within the next year or have graduated within the last 2 years Must be enrolled in a co-op program with a postsecondary institution Must be enrolled in an internship program with a postsecondary institution Must be a third year engineering, geology, or geophysics student Must be returning to a postsecondary institution after the work term APPLICATION DATES September January, May or September January or May September January START DATE Following year January, May or September (positions are posted 4 months prior to start date) May or September (positions are posted 4 months prior to start date) May May Engineering Geology & Geophysics Accounting Finance Supply Chain Human Resources Environmental Science Land Management Other Disciplines (i.e. Computer Science/IT, Communications, Law)

LEARN MORE For information on career opportunities, visit www.nexencnoocltd.com/careers FOLLOW US youtube.com/nexen The Nexen Student Connection flickr.com/photos/nexenenergy @nexencampus From MediaCorp Canada Inc. August 2014