Setting Foot in the Oil and Gas Industry
People do consider a career change at some point in time. It may either be a personal choice or also be a consequence of the fact that you no longer find your present job challenging enough. It might also happen that your job may no longer be as secure as it once was, owing to redundancy issues. At this point in time you may choose to opt for a career in a different stream, may be treading a completely different career path and therefore opt for jobs in oil and gas industries. Equal opportunities exist for people who wish to work onsite and also on offshore projects.
People who start their careers in the industry with the minimum qualifications are often employed on oil rigs to perform drilling work. However, this does not imply that there is no scope for movement up the corporate ladder. The industry is multi faceted and therefore one that abounds in opportunities for candidates who prefer working on drilling sites as well as those who are comfortable with the administrative and technical work.
There is a whole lot of back office work to be done and this is available in fields such as rig jobs, personnel management, environmental surveying and recruitment. Though people may assume an image of the industry as one governed by people dealing in heavy machinery, the fact is that the oil and gas industry is much like other modern businesses and therefore required to handle a host of challenges and difficult issues.
Before you decide to join the industry, it is necessary for you to know the way oil and gas recruitment works. There are recruitment agencies that specialise in conducting the recruitment process for the industry and therefore can identify and place candidates in suitable positions. They also have contacts within the industry and therefore can help graduates to find suitable employment in the industry. They possess information about the different vacancies in the sector and therefore can forward the resumes at the right time. From people with proper set of qualifications to ones who are found lacking in this department, recruitment agencies can help one and all to find the right prospects.
People who do not have any issues with working abroad and away from home, can likely expect an easier route into the industry. Candidates should be ready to work in teams and also work under extremely adverse climatic conditions. The research and development area of the profession also holds much promise and is therefore one of the most important areas of recruitment.
With all these elements put together, the oil and gas industry stands at the edge of new developments waiting to absorb new talents. It is more than ‘just a job’ for people who are seeking exciting career opportunities. Candidates interested in joining the sector can look forward to a promising career that would eventually end up reaping rich rewards in the long run. There are different sectors of the industry and you can join one which matches your educational qualifications and skill set.
Author Bio: Steven Hayes is a recruitment consultant and offers both recruiters and potential recruits advice on various aspects of their careers. He is consulted by people interested in oil and gas recruitment.
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