Who’s Hiring – Targeted Job Search Engines – Vol V

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.