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Oilandgas 150607104959 Lva1 App6892
Oilandgas 150607104959 Lva1 App6892
RECRUITMENT 101
Disclaimer
Any views or opinions presented in this presentation are
solely those of the author and do not necessarily
represent those of the Department of Earth and
Atmospheric Sciences, College of Natural Sciences and
Mathmatics, or the University of Houston.
Outline
Definitions and oil industry overview
Types of jobs offered in the oil and gas industry based on
degree
Overview of recruiting companies at UH (2014)
Resume writing
Interview tips
Networking
Q&A
Petroleum industry structure
Source: API
Service company vs. Operator
Service companies: companies Operators (exploration and
which provide technical services to production companies):
operating companies, but do not companies that decide where and how to
drill for hydrocarbons, and own the rights
own the hydrocarbons that are
once produced
produced
Seismic acquisition company E&P company leases land E&P company interprets data
records seismic data over area of from the government and determines a location to drill
interest (geophysicists: MS, PhD) (landmen) (geologists and geophysicists:
MS, PhD)
http://lyndacwatts.wordpress.com/2010/12/10/resume-buzz-words-words-that-win/
Examples of action verbs
http://lyndacwatts.wordpress.com/2010/12/10/resume-buzz-words-words-that-win/
Activities, Honors, or Awards
Scholarships, grants, honors (do not list dollar amounts)
By semester or year in reverse chronological order
List activities/honors/awards relevant to geosciences
before any other areas
Also can include short courses or technical software
training courses attended
Do not include high school activities/honors
Can include: Eagle Scout or Gold Award Girl Scout
Can include: National Merit Scholar, Valedictorian,
Salutatorian
Do not include any other high school activities
Professional and student organizations
Aim for at least one national and one local organization
National: AAPG, SEG, AGU, SEPM, etc.
Local: AAPG Wildcatters, SEG Wavelets, GeoSociety, AEG, GSH,
HGS
It helps to have leadership experience in these
organizations and/or show that you are actively involved
Relevant coursework
Include already completed and current coursework that is
relevant to the job in which you are apply
If pressed for space, you may omit this section
Important for undergrads or students who have less
experience
Include Imperial Barrel Award (IBA), if applicable
Publications or abstracts
Optional section, if applicable
Looks great to recruiters and can set you apart from your
peers
Do NOT wear:
Jeans, tennis shoes, t-shirt, shorts, open-toed shoes or sandals,
old, dirty, or smelly clothing, hat or cap, perfume or cologne,
colored nail polish, large or too much jewelry, cover tattoos or
piercings (other than ear)
First impression
Prepare clothing the day before
Wear deodorant
Arrive EARLY
Be nice, polite, relaxed
SMILE!
Practice with someone before the real interview
http://www.ted.com/talks/amy_cuddy_your_body_langua
After the interview
Thank the interviewer
Hand shake before you leave
Write a thank you e-mail within 24 hours of the interview
Dont discount hand written letters
Dont leave without their business card
Write down the questions they asked and evaluate your
performance
Other options for recruitment
AAPG/SEG Student Expo in Houston
Rocky Mountain Rendezvous
West Coast student Expo
Eastern Section Expo
Company websites!
Outline
Definitions and oil industry overview
Types of jobs offered in the oil and gas industry based on
degree
Overview of recruiting companies at UH (2014)
Resume writing
Interview tips
Networking
Q&A
Networking
UH Alumni Events
Check website for updates
GSH, HGS events
Weekly seminars/talks
National meetings (AAPG, SEG)
LinkedIn
Shake hands, make good first impressions, follow up
afterward (but dont pester or be annoying)
Dont discount networking
Its not what you know, its who you know
Other resources
http://www.api.org/story/index.html
http://www.adventuresinenergy.org/
http://api.org/oil-and-natural-gas-overview/exploration-and
-production
Ways to increase your marketability
Present work at annual meetings
Publish papers
Attend short courses
Participate in the IBA competition
http://www.aapg.org/iba/
Be active in student groups (Wildcatters, Wavelets,
GeoSociety)
Closing remarks:
Be a world-class scientist
Dont ever be average
Be passionate, inspire others
Make everyone around you better
Be resilient- dont be discouraged if you
dont land the top job from your first
interview, even great candidates are
passed up due to reasons out of their
control
Outline
Definitions and oil industry overview
Types of jobs offered in the oil and gas industry based on
degree
Overview of recruiting companies at UH (2014)
Resume writing
Interview tips
Networking
Q&A