Depending upon your news source over the past few years, the oil industry in Scotland was either scraping the bottom of the barrel . . . or sitting on a black gold mine.
Well, it turns out everyone now agrees the reserves coming on-stream in the North Sea are sufficient enough to keep the industry going for decades or more to come.
This means there’s a long-term future for oil and gas – and, if you’re starting out or want to move up, there are ways to make your career equally sustainable with top tips from s1jobs.
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Do your fieldwork
Entry-level jobs in oil and gas don’t always require you to work on the frontline or offshore straight away.
In fact, many roles will never actually involve working on oil platforms. However, it pays to familiarise yourself with the entire field.
You may start off in office admin, but paying attention to daily operations far from the office – and researching how this business works in different workplace environments – will broaden your knowledge.
It will also make you a more attractive candidate for future vacancies on s1jobs.
Make new contacts
These days networking is almost as important as having formal qualifications. The secret is not too focus solely on the big bosses in the hope of getting noticed for new vacancies or promoted roles.
Spread the love! Talk to people in many different positions in the oil and gas sector – among family and friends, at social events, online and at industry forums and conferences.
Simply introducing yourself and taking someone’s email address or business card can help future-proof your career.
Grab every opportunity
Like a bear hibernating for winter, it’s very easy to get comfortable in a role. This might mean your career is secure for now but ideally you want a job that will keep you energised, on your toes and moving forward with the industry.
If you’re given the opportunity to take on different duties or take part in a new training course, grab it with both hands.
The oil and gas industry values experience but also needs a new generation of innovators who come into the job with the most up-to-date skills.
If jobs are being built to be long-term, so must your skill set.
Discover the quickest way to a long-term career with the latest Oil/Gas vacancies from s1jobs.