Oil rig jobs pay well. Of all the jobs where you do honest work for money, working on an offshore oil rig arguably pays the best. In many cases, you can get paid double the rates for doing the same thing, e.g. an oil rig welder makes around $62,000 but a factory welder makes only [...]
This is a question often asked by those new to offshore drilling rig jobs, “What are my retirement benefits on oil rigs?” The simple fact, though, is that no one works for the retirement package of an offshore oil rig job. Certainly not for entry level offshore work. Everyone works for the high wages paid [...]
Are you thinking about becoming a Geology major in college? It is not a bad idea, and job prospects are pretty bright in the long run. When examining the economy from a fundamental point of view, geologists in general, and petroleum geologists in particular, have a very bright future. This should not surprise you. After [...]
The benefits and salaries attract more and more people to sink their teeth into entry level rig jobs. Only a few of those people stay on the rigs and the vast majority falls out due to various reasons. If you think you’re tough enough to work in the hardest conditions, you will find these vacancies [...]
Are you looking for roustabout vacancies at offshore oil rig companies? These entry level offshore oil rig jobs are clearly in demand by job seekers. They require no experience, yet often pay 50% to double the salaries of equivalent work on dry land. Not only that, but there are frequently generous bonuses in times when [...]
Are you applying for roustabout vacancies and looking for the perfect way to write your resume and cover letter? In reality, before you even sit down to write your roustabout resume and cover letter, there are some things you need to do first. This article tells you what this important thing is and also describes the steps to write a good resume.
Have trouble finding oil drilling rig jobs? Wondering if there are still entry level roustabout jobs and whether all the effort is worth it? Lost your motivation because of all the bad news about offshore drilling rig jobs? This article explains why there is still hope and you shouldn’t give up yet.
Tough economy or not, there are still roustabout job vacancies to be found. After all, roustabouts are entry level oil rig jobs, and no matter where you go, companies always need someone to do the grunt work. Of course, you need to be strong and fit, but the rest of it is simply knowing where and how to find the roustabout job. Don’t make any mistake, effective job hunting requires time and effort. This post discusses 10 different ways you can find an oil rig job with no experience.
Looking for oil rigs employment? Hunting for a job always feels like a major challenge. But the task facing newbies in the offshore oil and gas industry is especially daunting. Looking for jobs, writing your cover letter and resume, the interview process – so many tasks and so many things to go wrong. However, the truth is that you don’t need to worry. Statistically, for every five interviews you attend, you should receive at least one job offer.
Even in the middle of the recession in 2009, oil companies are spending $400 billion on oil exploration – so there are still plenty of offshore oil rig jobs left. Here are three tips to help you edge out the other guys chasing after oil rig employment.