The Top Tip For Getting Jobs On Oil Rigs
Not only that, but you get plenty of time off to spend with your family: rig workers typically work 2-week on followed by 2-weeks off.The world"s need for oil isn"t slowing down, so jobs on oil rigs are here to stay.
I"ve helped people with little to no experience get their first job on a rig. The positions are out there, but you have to be willing to work hard.
There is one secret that will drastically improve your chances of getting hired for jobs on oil rigs.
With the current economy, lots of people are applying for jobs on rigs so you need a trick to make your resume to stand out.
Ready? Here"s the tip:
It"s called "skill targeting".
Write down all of your mechanical, trade and maintenance skills on a piece of paper.
Now, pick your top 4 skills and write 3 points about how you can use these skills.
Finally, move your skills to the top of your resume. Put them right under your name.
Companies and recruiters get lots of resumes and may only spend 30 seconds looking at each one. You need to prove that you have the right skills for jobs on oil rigs as quickly as you can.
Got it?
Remember: skill targeting bring outs the best of your abilities and gives the reader exactly what he wants to see in a new employee. The company can learn about your professional background during an interview.