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Tips On How to Secure a Job in the Oil and Gas Industry

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The oil and gas industry is an ever-evolving marketplace with new technologies constantly being developed.

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Critical Steps in Your Career Transition

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Sometimes transition is forced; maybe jobs in your industry or area are dwindling. Research the industry. Doing some preliminary (at first) and then more in-depth industry research will give you a sense of how companies in that space operate. Other times, you want to do something different – explore new options.

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The Secret behind Reference Checks

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However, an informal reference check is done through personal contacts in the industry. Here one’s reputation in the industry is what is important. This is the one that’s done on the Q.T. and cannot be controlled or restricted. Building such a reputation is a slow, deliberate, and often challenging process.

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Common Job Search Mistakes

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Having worked with thousands of people trying to obtain positions of increased responsibility in their chosen industry or field, I have encountered the following common mistakes, resulting in failure to achieve optimal outcomes: No organized search strategy: You need a plan. Use trade publications and the Internet to uncover names of people.

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Want to Change Career? What Does It Take?

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For some, such a change represents an opportunity; for others, it may be a necessity because their industries are shifting, shrinking, or becoming extinct. On June 6, 2010, In Interview Skills by Alex Freund , By Alex Freund 1 No surprise that in this economy more and more people are toying around with the idea of changing careers.

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Winning Strategies for Employment: Reference Preparation

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Debra Wheatman, CPRW, CPCC is President of Careers Done Write , a premier career services provider focused on developing highly personalized career roadmaps for senior leaders and executives across all verticals and industries. You are encouraged to comment on blog posts and/or submit questions to Debra Wheatman.

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Beware of Career Marketing Firms

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Basically–but without saying so–the firm said it caters to everyone who has money to pay! The next FIVE pages outlined the firm’s services in a very attractive way for someone in transition.

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