The Fastest, Surest Way to get an Offshore Oil Rig Job
Many of those thinking or dreaming about breaking into offshore work are stumped about how to go about it. It really isn’t that difficult - once you know who the industry contacts are. For this reason, many choose to save time and increase their chances of getting work on a rig by going through one of the agencies specializing in offshore work; if you are new to the field, doing so is probably your best bet.
Rigworker was founded in 1998 by a group of offshore workers and former offshore workers who saw an opportunity in the lack of information about the offshore oil industry. Utilizing their industry contacts and knowledge of the industry, they started a business which has stood the test of time while many imitators (and there are still many) have come and gone. They will help you tweak your properly formatted resume to be relevant for Offshore Oil Jobs, and then send it to their industry hiring contacts. Basically, you can hire these guys to be your inside source to the offshore oil industry.
OIL JOBS GUIDE - 2009 EDITION is another outfit founded by guys with personal experience in the industry. They have created a win-win business model leveraging their contacts made over the years to help others looking for information on offshore oil drilling jobs. They also provide hiring decision-makers, job listings and resume submission for onshore as well as offshore oil jobs. Onshore projects include the Alberta Tar Sands or the North Slope in Alaska.
These two services have a huge range of Oil and Gas industry contacts, and using both provides the best chance of getting hired, especially for entry level oil rig Jobs.
One thing people often overlook is the importance of having a good resume. Consider it your first chance to make a good impression. There is a variety of software out their that can help you write a good resume on your own, but if you would like the professional-looking edge that comes with having a professional create your resume, you can’t go wrong with Employment911; their rates are reasonable and their work, superb. Basic posting is free.
Finally, don’t limit yourself to just companies like Rigworker and the Oil Job Guide. Oil and Gas Industry recruiters do search the big and medium size online directories, so once your resume is ready, get it before as many eyeballs as you can. You can save yourself time and money by using company like Resume Rabbitto handle this step. They will put your resume in front of 1.5 Million employers, including those in the Oil industry. Though they don’t specialize in any one sector as does Rigworker and the Oil Job Guide, taking this final step will really help you cover all your bases. In this economy, getting the interview simply becomes a numbers game, once you have your other ducks in a row.
To summarize, if you want to get an Offshore Oil Rig Job fast, consider hiring these guys to work for you. It’ll make your life easier, and vastly increase the odds of landing that oil rig job as well.
1. Have your Resume professionally created. You will stand out from the crowd, and make a good statement and impression to your prospective employer that you care about the details. The writers at Employment911 have one of the industries’ better reputations.
2. Let the industry insiders at OIL JOBS GUIDE - 2009 EDITION go to work for you. This is a great resource for those just starting out in the field as well as experienced people, and is well worth the money.
3. Double your “insider” contacts by joining RIGWORKER. Basic membership is free. If you are hesitant, just subscribe to their free newsletter to learn more about working offshore. This company has helped many people break into the industry, and have earned the good reputation they enjoy in the industry.
4. Finally, cover your bases and increase your odds by “shotgunning” your Resume to 1.5 Million employers using Resume Rabbit; this will ensure that any Drilling and Servicing contractors that don’t get covered by Rigworker and Oil Jobs Guide will see your resume as well.
Following the plan outlined above will cost much less than a day’s wages working offshore, and shave weeks off your hiring time, so it is a good investment, and money well spent. Offshore work is truly the adventure of a lifetime - the friends, the camaraderie, the new and exciting places, and the money to enjoy it all, make offshore employment an incredible opportunity. Those of us who have been lucky enough to work offshore wouldn’t trade the experience for the world - it’s a blast.
