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A slightly different approach today.  A short story to start my slightly longer post. Please stay with me, there is a point to this  . . .

You are swimming in the ocean. It’s a beautiful day, the water is calm and you can see palm trees on the beach.  Serenity – all is well, not a care in the world. All of a sudden, a large school of small fish swims past you, apparently in a hurry.  That’s strange, you think.  You wonder why they are in such a hurry? You look out over the horizon and you think you see a large shadow in the water about 100 feet out. Must be a cloud partially covering the sun. You are so relaxed, the ocean is wonderful. You look out over the horizon and now you see what must be a shark’s fin cutting through the water. How could you have been so foolish? All the signs were there – fish swimming away, a shadow in the water, and you ignored the signs. Now what? Should you stay very still in the hope that the shark will not see you or should you make a break for the shore? You decide to make a break for the shore, not knowing if the shark will spot you or if you will make it in one piece. You are committed and the race is on . . .

Okay, maybe a little melodramatic, but we’ve all been there (and I’m not talking about the ocean). You are feeling secure in your job, not a worry in the world when all of a sudden the signs you’ve ignored over the last few months come together for you and you realize that your job is at risk. Do you stay very still or break for the shore?

Times are not what they were 20 years ago when there was relative job safety the longer you stayed in your job. Mergers, bankruptcies, a change in management, a brutal recession. It doesn’t really matter why. The water is not always as safe as it seems. You can fast track your job search in a number of ways. While this does not necessarily mean that you will find a job before the shark catches up, getting yourself in motion will increase the likelihood that you will find a job sooner rather than later.

You should take a quick look at my post “I lost my job, now what?“. We are going to start with #2 on the list of “what to do first” (hopefully you wont need number 1).

• Update Your Resume – As a rule of thumb, your resume should always be up to date . While you may not have updated it to include your current role, it certainly should have everything else you’ve done so that the remaining effort is minimal. Listed below are a number of links to previous posts on resumes.
  • Job Search Marketing Toolkit – Building Your Resume
  • How Many Resumes Do You Have?
  • Visual Resumes – Do You Have Yours?
  • Resumes
• Cover Letters – Another important part of your Job Marketing Toolkit, this should be the second thing you prepare after your resume. Your cover letter will be the first thing that a recruiter, hiring manager or corporate HR will see before they look at your resume. Give them a reason to read your resume.
  • Job Search Marketing Toolkit – Cover Letters
  • Cover Letters
• Companies You Want to Work for – It’s not just about getting a job, it’s about getting a job with a company you want to work for doing what you do best. I could easily list 50 links, but instead will list some of the lists that I leverage for my posts.
  • 100 BEST COMPANIES TO WORK FOR -
  • 100 FASTEST-GROWING COMPANIES
  • WORLD’S MOST ADMIRED COMPANIES
  • Top Companies for Diversity (2009)
• Networking and Business Social Networks – Just as the Internet has become the focal point for job search, so too has the importance of social networks grown as a resource. The best known is, of course, LinkedIn, but that is not your only choice and you will be surprised at the value of contacts.
  • Leveraging Social Networks for Career Management
  • Have you Refreshed your Relationships Lately?
  • Are you LinkedIn?
• Make a Plan – Starting a job search without a plan is a little like running with a blindfold on (and potentially just as painful). You need to have a “plan of attack”. Specifically, what is your approach and how do you balance the use of networks, job search sites, recruiters and company career sites. You could easily spend hours on any one of these. You need to diversify and spread your time across multiple types of resources.
  • Out of work, trying to focus on your job search?
  • For Job-Hunting Success, Develop a Comprehensive Job-Search Plan
  • Spin Strategy’s job search ToolSet™

Electrical Engineering Jobs

Good luck in your search (and watch out for those sharks!).

In my last post on this topic (Job Leads and Links from Friends – Did You Network Today?) I mentioned that I did not know the statistics of those hired due to Networking (versus job hunting). I still don’t know the stats, but I do know that Networking has the following going for it:

• Cost – It is cheaper to hire someone you know (or who was recommended) as the company is not paying recruiting fees.
• Reference – Either the hiring manager or someone the hiring manager knows has recommended the candidate. This is the best reference (as I would like to believe that no one would recommend someone that would make them look bad).
• Cutting the Line – Recommended candidates typically get into the interview process more quickly than other candidates and are more positively received (for the reasons above).

But enough about what I think, the links below will help you with the “How” and “What” of Networking.

• The #1 Networking Tool During Hard Times – Another great article from Spinstrategy, this covers what I call “reverse networking”. So right off the bat I’m sure you have two questions – What is “reverse networking” and Why would you want to do it. “Reverse Networking” refers to providing leads to headhunters (or anyone who is looking for a lead to a job candidate) for positions they are trying to fill.  Okay, now for the “and why would you want to do this?”, two reasons really. First, headhunters will not forget that you’ve helped them out and, when finding something that may match you skill set are likely to call you. Second, the person you recommended will be grateful (even if nothing comes of it) and will be more likely to return the favor (if not now, at some point in the future). This is part of building your Network which is, by the way, a two way street. In any event, this article with tips is worth the read.
• The Art of Career and Job-Search Networking -Leveraging QuintCareers.com’s site again, this article provides a number of networking and professional organization links. Women’s groups, diversity groups and links to Tools for Networking, the article may initially look like it doesn’t have much to offer, but you must click through the links to get the real benefit (not least of which is the Tools for Networking).
• Networking Basics – What better place to get networking advise than Harvard Law School? This article covers the basics (what it is) as well as explaining long term relationships, steps for Networking and a detailed list about the informal interview. The article also gives examples of a request for an interview (email and letter), phone requests and a thank you note. This is worth your time to see how the masters do it. While you are on the site (which is, by the way, the careers office of the school), take a look at some of the other resources on the career site.
• Job Networking Videos – One thing I’ve not done much of on this blog is to provide video examples (but that changes here). This site, from Education-Portal.com, provides four videos on How to Find Job Networking Contacts, Connections, getting them to work for you and the importance of job networking. Certainly worth a listen and watch!
• Have Your Networking Letter Land You a Job – Amazingly, this article comes from Allheatlhcare.com, not a careers site. The article describes a networking letter, who to target and then the fundamentals. There are five fundamentals in the article, and each has a link that goes into additional detail.

Good luck in your search.

Interviews. Sounds fairly easy, all you have to do is talk about what you’ve done and how that relates to the job opportunity. In fact, the interview is the hardest part of the job search process and the single largest reason why people don’t get the job. Yes, you must have a great resume with relevant experience, but can you interview? But interviewing is not just talking about yourself, it’s asking the right questions, giving the right answers and expressing yourself in the right way.

Today’s installment in CareerAlley’s Job Search Marketing Toolkit will focus on the interview process, providing some links to advice and resources to help you nail that interview. What is clear from the links below is that the overall theme is consistent (without being repetitious).

• Acing the Interview – Another article from our friends at About.com, this article provides an overview of what you need to do to “Ace the interview”. In addition to the basic steps, the article includes links to interview questions, company research (via About.com) and detailed responses. Following the article is an amazing list of additional resources including how to dress and additional related articles.
• How To Master Telephone Interviews – Telephone interviews have become more popular over the last few years and have almost become a standard “first” before the “in person” interview. The skills required for a telephone interview certainly overlap with the “in person” interview, but there are a number of things you may need to do differently. This article, provided by Worktree.com, provides important points on the What, When and How of telephone interviews. There are advantages to a telephone interview, you can have materials available that would not be possible in an “in person” interview. This article covers what to have and what to do.
• Preparing for a Job Interview (like your future depends on it) – Another great article, Top-sales-jobs.com does and excellent job of listing the important aspects of a job interview – questions, mock interviews, interview answers, attire and more. The best part of the post (in addition to the content) is that each sub-topic title has an additional link to more in depth information on that particular topic (just click the subtitle).
• How to Prepare For A Successful Interview – This article, from the Spinstrategy.com blog, provides what you need to know about preparing for an interview. This is an excellent article and supports the overall process laid out in some of the other links listed above, the difference is that this article provides some additional insight and steps not included in other interview preparation articles. Best of all, download their Sip Strategy straight from the blog.
• Job Interviewing Do’s and Don’ts – Last, but not least, you do need to know what not to do (and reinforce “what to do”). This article, provided by  Quintcareers.com, provides some points not covered in the other articles. Of course, it is a bit worrying if you have to be told “don’t chew gum”. The list is somewhat long, but the overall article is short. Don’t forget to check out some of the links embedded within the article as they provide additional support to the overall process.

Good luck in your search.

This series has become one of my most popular and has been picked up by a number of publications across the web. Of course, you can beat the crowds and read it here first! Continuing where we left off when last we looked at the fastest growing companies, today’s post covers

• Lindsay – Ranked 38 on this years list, Lindsay is in the water management and road infrastructure business. They don’t have a web page dedicated to careers or jobs, but their Human Resources page does provide some of the information you need if you are interested in working at this company. Their HR page has an overview followed by review of their Culture, Careers and Benefits. The left hand side of the page provides information for snail mail resume submission followed by an email address for submitting your resume via email.
• OYO Geospace – OYO moved up from 92 last year to 39 this year on the Fastest list. They have a very broad business model, covering seismic exploration, oil & gas monitoring, offshore cables and more. Their careers page is not so broad, but don’t let that stop you from pursing this company as a career choice. Their main careers page has links on the left hand side about the company. The page typically lists current job openings, followed by information to email, fax or snail mail your resume.
• Gulf Island Fabrication – Gulf Island is a worldwide leader in the fabrication of drilling and production platforms and is ranked 40 on this year’s list. Their career page provides a comprehensive overview of the company followed by a listing of the types of functional roles at the company. As with many smaller companies, they don’t have a dedicated job search function on their page, but they do provide a telephone number and address for mailing your resume.
• Vasco Data Security International – Ranked 41, Vasco is an authentication company (“Technologies secure sensitive information and transactions for the enterprise security, e-commerce, and e-government industries” according to their website). Their careers page provides an overview of the company and why you would want to work there. The left hand side of the screen has links to Career Opportunities and Contact HR. There is also a link to Career Opportunities embedded within the text of the overview (last bullet point). Click on Career Opportunities to link to a list of specific job opportunities. Click on any job for a full job description, you can apply directly at the bottom of the job description page. Click Contact HR for a listing of HR contacts by country.
• Oceaneering International – Oceaneering is “an advanced applied technology company that provides engineered services and hardware to Customers who operate in marine, space, and other harsh environments”. Ranked 42 on the list, their careers page provides an overview of the company with a number of links on the left hand side of the page. The links include Careers (by country), How to Apply, a Recruiting Calendar and a list of Worldwide locations. Click on Careers for their job search page (or the country of your choice). You can narrow your search, click on specific opportunities or register on the site.

Good luck in your search.

Targeted Job Search can be focused on an industry (such as today) or a functional role (such as an Engineer). One thing to remember is not to rule out any industry if your job function spans industries (such as Finance, Sales, Marketing, etc.). While it is easier to get a job in an industry where you already have experience, you should also be open minded to other industries.

Continuing the Targeted Job Search Engine series, today’s post will focus on the Oil and Gas industry. If you’ve been following the “Fastest Growing Companies series you will remember that many of the companies are in this industry. Job search engines are an integral part of your job search process and, while you shouldn’t register with every site, you should register with all sites that target your industry. The Oil and Gas industry has a bright future given the demands on energy (so don’t rule it out!).

• OilandGasjobsearch – This job search site, who’s tag line is “The World’s Premier Oil and Gas Industry Job Site”, has a nice user interface. The main page has links down the left hand side for Candidate Register, Login, Links and CV/Resume tips. Below this are links for associations. Top center page is a simple search by location and discipline followed by Hot Jobs. Finally, the right hand side of the page shows featured recruiters. There were 3,900 jobs when I checked.
• airenergi – Airenergi recruits contract and permanent staff of oil and gas projects. They are a global firm, with regional coverage of the US, UK, Middle East and Asia Pacific. Their main page provides links at the very top for login (you can register on the site) and vacancies. Below this are additional links for Candidates, News and Contact. There are additional links for Current Vacancies, Global Location Map and their Clients on the right hand side of the page (similar information and links are available at center page).   Clicking on Current Vacancies provides a full list of opportunities (there were well over 100 when I checked the site). Click on any opportunity to see background on the position. You then have the opportunitie to apply online. From the main page, click Candidates to get additional information on the recruiting process.
• Nuparc – This company is another recruiter which covers a very broad range of industries, but also services the oil and gas industry. Their main page has a brief overview of the firm (center left hand side of the page). The right hand side of the page has a Job Search box which lists the industries and sectors covered. You can then select Temp, Contract or Permanent. Select your location and keywords and you are on your way. You can sign up for email alerts or forward your resume / CV.
• oilcareers – Another Oil and Gas Recruitment site, this is another site which provides a wide range of search resources. The top of the page has links for Job Search, Training, Advice and more. This is followed by a list of featured companies on the right hand side of the page (click on any of the logos). The top center of the page has a simple job search box for oil and gas jobs with a listing of the latest jobs as well. To the right of this you can register for email alerts. Additionally, on the top right side of the page is a link to filter by region (clicking this leads to another page with links to a number of regions). You can also click on the “List Job Categories” from on the main page for a list of the different types of jobs (including those that don’t require previous experience).
• Oil and Gas Organizations – As I point out from time to time, professional organizations are also a very good source of job opportunities. This link, offered by Business.com, provides a comprehensive list of oil and gas associations and organizations. From the main page, scroll down past the adds and you will see an alphabetical list with links to these organizations. The right hand side of the main page has a number of industry specific guides.

Good luck in your search.

The “search for content” pressure is off for this post. Thanks to several readers who have suggested a number of job hunting sites over the past few weeks. In today’s post I will review reader’s picks, which includes Resume Services, Job Search Sites, Career Blogs and a search firm. The intro is light this week given the content. Read on.

• ResumeWonders.com – “Building Resumes – Building Dreams” is the tag line for this site which specializes in a full range of services in support of your job search. Packages range from full service (strategy, resume, cover letter, email support, etc.) to targeted support (any one of the items listed in their full package).  The top center of the site lists several packages followed by detailed background on their Resume Writing Services (left center) and Career Coaching Services (right center). Click on Resource Directory (left hand side of the page) for an extensive list of additional resources. If you need to jump start (or re-start) your job search process, this may be the place to start.
• Careerjet.com – This site is an employment search engine (that is their tagline as well). According to the website, there are more than 16,000,000 jobs globally on the site (with more than 2,000,000 in the US).  The top of the site has a simple search function (What and Where) with a link to Advanced Search to the right of the simple search. Center page has several quick search tabs for Jobs by Industry, Location, Worldwide and customized searches.
• CareerEssentials.wordpress.com – This site is a careers blog (which I’ve just added to my Blogroll – on the right hand side of my page) which is affiliated with ResumeWonders.com. This blog provides useful tips with themes for each post day (like Tuesday’s Tips). Definitely worth a read  on a regular basis (as well as prior posts). The right hand side of the site has additional links with review as well (”Worth the Read” includes a number of useful links).
• ChowJobs – Another useful careers blog, this site provides job leads and career advice. The site’s posts generally include a lead to specific job from a company (such as jobs at HSBC). The site is worth a read, but you should visit it every post day in order to catch the job leads before they go stale (or are taken by other readers!). There are additional links at the top of the page for Job Hunting Services and contact us.
• Momentumtrans.com – Momentum is a search firm that specializes in recruiting hard to find employees (not really sure what that means). The main page gives an overview of the company, followed by site news. There are links at the top for Openings, Apply and Contact. Click Openings to link to their job opportunities page. Once on this page, there will be categories of jobs but no links, you must call them if you are interested. The Apply page has an online application while the Contact page has a link for email information.

Good luck in your search.

This is the third post in the “Marketing Toolkit Series” and we will focus on Thank You Letters. Thank you letters are another important part of your Marketing Toolkit. The main purpose (besides the obvious thanks) is to ensure that the interviewer knows that, not only are you are a good match for the job, but that you heard everything that was discussed during the interview. There is an expectation that everyone will send a Thank You letter, and those that don’t may not get the opportunity to continue in the interview process. This is your chance to list those characteristics that match the job and company profile.

As with all writing related to your job search process, the Thank You letter should be well written and tailored to the interviewer. While you may have similar text in your Thank You letters, under no circumstances should your letters look similar to other letters for any one interview process (i.e. don’t send the same letter to different interviewers at the same company).

There are as many examples of Thank You letters as there are examples of resumes and cover letters. The important thing to remember is that your Thank You letter should be personalized. I’ve added a page dedicated to the entire (small but growing) series on the right hand side of this site – “Job Search Marketing Toolkit” – take a look.

• Guide Lines for Writing Thank You Letters – This article, from About.com, provides overall guidelines as well as specific links to situation specific formats – campus interviews, general thank you, addressing concerns, etc. Key in this article are each of the paragraphs at the beginning which state, more or less, the real purpose of the letters (similar to what I indicated earlier in this post). And, although I didn’t mention it, Proofread as many times as possible concept is listed here as well.
• How to Write a Thank You Letter – Also by About.com, this article lists the “Here’s How” as well as additional tips. The time tested standards are here – letters to each interviewer, express your interest in the job and the company, mention specific topics discussed during the interview, etc.
• Free Sample Job Interview and Career Thank-You Letters – Quintcareers.com provides this list of sample thank you letters. The list includes General letters, letters that stress fit, letters that focus on damage control (yes, there are letters for almost every occasion), job fair interviews and more. There is also a link to their FAQ on thank you letters which is certainly worth a read.
• 10 Sample Thank You Letters – Susan Ireland (www.susanireland.com) also offers samples / examples of Thank You letters on her website. Her samples are listed by strategy (interview, offer, rejection, informational and thank you to friends). Click on any of the links and a full sample will be displayed. I do feel obligated to say (as silly as this sounds, it happens all of the time) don’t forget to remove any information from your thank you letter that are specific to the sample (like the fictious name of the individual).
• Interview follow-up / thank you letters – One more site with examples, this one from Virginia Tech. The site lists the purpose of the thank you letter, talks about snail mail versus email, what to do if you don’t hear from an employer and provides examples as well. Finally, at the bottom of the page is a full listing of additional career links.

Good luck in your search.

The first six posts on this topic covered (in order of appearance) Fortune’s Most Admired Companies (and we will continue in this post as well). But what about your most admired companies? Not your specific list, but what if you wanted to create a list based on your criteria? You can do this too, off of Fortune’s list (see the first bullet below).

• Find companies you most admire – Click the link to the left (the main page for Fortune’s most admired companies). Half way down the page on the right hand side you will see “Find companies you most admire” with check boxes below. Click the boxes that you think are important (such as financial soundness) as well as any additional filters (such as State or Industry) and then click “submit”. The search will then return companies based on your criteria. From that list, visit the company websites and visit their careers section (there is usually a link at the top or bottom of most company websites that indicate careers).
• Best & Worst – Nice to know the top 10 in any one criteria (Innovation as an example), but what about the worst? Part of the same site (link is to the left). Once you click this, 9 sub-tabs will display for each of the criteria. Select any of these and the list of top 10 companies in that category will be displayed. Click the “Least Admired” tab to display those companies that ranked at the bottom for that criteria.
• Honda Motor – With the current environment, I wouldn’t expect to find any car company on the list, but Honda made it at number 32 this year. Their careers page is well organized with three columns. The left hand side of the page lists links to the careers page for each of the major divisions within Honda. Below these links are links to Benefits and Diversity. The middle column of the page provides a brief paragraph for each of the major divisions, with links to a full page on that division and a job search link. The right hand side of the page is dedicated to corporate employment information (benefits, etc.). There is a “Search Jobs” link in the middle column under American Honda Motor Company. Click this link for a full page of career links and opportunities. An advanced search function is available on the right hand side of the page and recent opportunities are listed on the bottom left of the page. There were 18 job opportunities listed when I checked the site.
• Singapore Airlines – Ranked 33 on this year’s list, Singapore Airlines is a well respected brand name. Their careers page is fairly simple, with links on the left hand side of the page for Airline Ground Positions, Pilot and Cabin Crew. There are also links to a Careers FAQ and Scholarships. The same 3 jobs links are offered in the center of the page with a very brief company overview. Click on your job link preferences to bring up the specific job page. From any of these pages you can search for jobs or complete an application online.
• Starbucks – Ranked 34 on this year’s list, I think that Starbucks has been somewhat challenged this year as a result of the economy and perhaps rapid expansion overlap of their own territories. That, coupled with the general population wondering if $4+ cup of coffee (regardless of what you call it) might be a little too extravagant in this economy. That being said, Starbucks is on the list and their career site is all about their work environment (which is also highly regarded). Their career site lists the long list of  “Best Lists” that Starbucks is on. The left hand side of the page has quite a few links (too long to list here), but one of the careers links is the place to start. You can select from either an international search or US search. Clicking on the US Career Search link, you can either fill out an application or look for a store near you (since they all do their own hiring). There were 114 “non-store” jobs listed on their site when I checked.

Good luck in your search.

When was the last time your headhunter called you? If they had a job opportunity that matched your skill set, they probably called you immediately. If they haven’t  called, don’t take it personally. With National unemployment at 9.4%, recruiters are faced with the most candidates they’ve had in recent memory and the fewest job opportunities. So how do you get your resume noticed by headhunters? There are a few ways to do this (most of which will be covered in the Marketing Toolkit series), but the best way to get noticed is to respond to specific ads (only those that are a good match for your skills) on the recruiters website. While they are always searching for good resumes on the job boards, they look first at those sent directly to their sites.

• A-List Associates – This recruiting firm specializes in Executive Assistants and Administrative Support and are a New York City based firm. Their main page has tabs at the top for About Us, Why A-List?, Services, Positions and Contact Us. Click on the Positions link to view the open positions. Each position has a brief overview and you can apply fr the job directly from this page. If you don’t see a position that suits you, go to the Contact Us link and click. The Contact Us page has several contact options: phone, fax, snail mail and an online contact file (where you can attach your resume for upload).
• Harris Rand – This is a retained executive search firm that specializes in public service organizations across the US. The main page has a comprehensive overview of the company with links  on the left hand side of the page for Biographies, Client List (a good source of leads), Current Searches, Search Process and Associated Resources. Click on Current Searches to see current job opportunities. Click on any job to see the details. You can apply directly online. Contact info for the firm is located at the bottom of the Current Searches page.
• Sinon Group – This search firm has two locations, one in NY and one in Connecticut. Their main page has a high level over view with office contact information. The left hand side of the page has links for About Us, Partners, Contact Us and Current Jobs. Click Current Jobs for a list of all open positions. You can click “detail” to see additional information on any job and you can apply from within the job description or from the summary jobs page. Click on Partners to contact the partners directly (bios and contact information is provided on this page).
• Top Tier Financial – Specializing in Finance and Construction (according the their website), the main page has a company overview with tabs  at the top for Candidates, Our People and Contact. The right hand side of the page has a link for the Construction part of the firm (which has similar links). No jobs are listed on the site, but click Contact for snail mail, phone, fax and email address.
• Roberts & Ryan – A simple home page, this firm recruits for a number of industries. There is a brief overview, followed by a few tabs – Who We are, Our Experience, Candidates and Contact Us. Click Candidates and then Learn More and Submit to email your resume. Click Contact Us for telephone, fax and snail mail information.

Good luck in your search.

Fast is good, especially when you’re talking about a company’s growth. It’s even better when you are looking for a job (and you land one). We continue on our review of Fortune’s Fastest Growing Companies where we left off last time. From the entire list, you can see a trend for sure. The post’s companies include Crane manufacturing to lots of Oil and Gas Servicing companies.

• Manitowoc – Ranked 33 on the list, is a crane manufacturer and was not on last year’s list. Their careers page has a company overview center page. The left hand side of the page has links related to careers. The top half of the links covers company background while the bottom half has career related links – Job Search, Professional Development, Skilled Workers, Interns & Graduates and Virtual Interviews (sounds interesting). Click on Job Search and when the next page loads, click on Job Search again and this will bring up a job search engine. As with most career sites these days, you can register, post your resume and add job agents. There were 36 job opportunities when I checked the site.
• Cameron International - Cameron is a leading oil and gas services provider and was ranked 34 on this year’s list (up from 94 on last year’s list). Their careers page has a comprehensive overview of the company in the center of the page.  On the left hand side of the page there is a click down link for Careers at Cameron.  If you click this you will see additional links for Career Opportunities and Benefits. Clicking on Career Opportunities will bring up a page asks that you log in or create a new account, but if you click search openings (top left hand side of the page) you can jump directly to the job search page. There were 59 job opportunities when I checked the page.
• Dawson Geophysical – Ranked 35, Dawson is also involved in the oil and gas industry (seems to be a trend here) and provides onshore seismic data services for oil and gas industry (and they make a point of saying :in the lower 48″). Their careers page is fairly simple, with three links on the left hand side of the page – Job Opportunities, Graduate Opportunities and Benefits. The center of the page has a contact name with an email address, and if you click Graduate Opportunities you get the exact same information (seems to me they could have saved a step here). No clue from the company what (if any) job opportunities they have, but if this is your field, it is certainly worth following up with an email and your resume (don’t forget that cover letter!).
• Dril-Quip – Yes, another oil and gas related company, but this one focuses on oil and gas drilling equipment that is designed for deepwater and harsh environments. Ranked at #36 (down from 30 last year), their career page offers a very short overview (in very small font) along with a link to their employment form and a telephone number. Below this is a list of approximately 16 job opportunities.
• PetroQuest Energy – Well I guess the name gives this one away.  Ranked 37 on the list PetroQuest is an independent oil and gas company (surprise). This is an easy one, as their career page lists only name, telephone number and email address of their HR rep.

Good luck in your search.