Drilling Rig Jobs - 10 Job Search Tips

Whether the economy is doing well or in a slump it seems as though there are always plenty of jobs in the oil industry. When most people think of oil drilling jobs they tend to think only of the guys who are working right at the well head and spend many hours a day working with heavy tools and equipment, in all kinds of weather. In reality if you decide to work in the oil drilling industry you will find that there are many different jobs available, especially in the offshore industry if you know how to look for them. Here are 10 jobs search tips to help you find the right job.

1. Think Globally: This may be the most important tip, if you want to find high paying drilling jobs you need to think on global scale, there are jobs in this field all over the world. You will have much better luck finding a job outside of the US than in country.

2. Use Online Recruiters: Many of the top companies to work for do the bulk of their hiring through online recruiters today instead of relying on newspaper ads or any other form of recruiting.

3. Start Low: Unless you are fully qualified you should be prepared to start at the bottom with an entry level position. Even if you are qualified you may find that this is the fastest way to get a new job.

4. First Impressions: Like any career you need to make sure that you give your prospective employers the idea that you are at least familiar with the field. You only get one chance to make a first impression, take the time to make it a good one.

5. Job Placement Services: Much like recruiters these companies tend to specialize in the oil industry and can help you find oil drilling jobs and avoid making expensive mistakes in your job search.

6. Be Careful: Before signing up for any service that is going to charge you money to "help" you find a job, you should check them out thoroughly.

5 Top Tips for an Online Job Search

Doing a job search online is one of easiest ways to find out what sectors are offering employment, and where you could find yourself a new career. You can look for jobs all over the world, as opposed to just your own neighborhood and surrounds.Having a few tools and tips to help you get the most out of your Internet job search, could save you a lot of time, not to mention heartache if something ends up going belly up, as there are plenty of crooks and cowboys crawling around in outer web space these days.

Here are some Top Tips for an Online Job Search
 

1. Choose only Reputable Sites to look for Work

Because there are so many tricksters on the Internet trying to make a quick buck out of hard working people trying to make a living, it is more important than ever, that you check which sites you log onto and which job listing sites you load a profile onto. Reputable employment sites provide good quality links

Fastest Way to Find a Job - Tip 9 - Companies You've Interviewed With Before

Companies you've interviewed with before

Companies you've interviewed with before but never worked for are a place to network that most people don't think about. It's really overlooked. It won't work for everyone, but it will work for some and it will be extremely fruitful.

Let me give you an example: I interviewed with Fisher Diagnostics back in 1996 for a product management role in Houston, Texas. And actually, they also offered me another role within Fisher in a different area at the same time. But I didn't end up taking either job. I took a job with Chiron instead.

But, I did a good job of turning them down. I made them feel good about it. They were a great company, and I enjoyed so much meeting them and talking with them, I wished I could take the job, but this other opportunity was just