Where Can I Find Jobs Outside The Oil And Gas Industry?

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With oil and gas companies freezing recruitment, many aspiring candidates are left high and dry. Graduates who expected to land rewarding jobs in the oil and gas industry have borne the brunt of the oil and gas bust. If you are frantically looking for a salaried job to make payments for your house or car, it is a good idea to approach your local workforce commission. You should be open to finding jobs in the construction sector and identify sectors/job openings where your skills will be useful. Read this article to learn about some of the job openings or sectors that are welcoming oil and gas workers.

Opportunities In Diesel Driving And Scaffolding

Recently laid off oil and gas workers can find jobs in diesel driving and scaffolding, says a local coordinator. Oil and gas workers should be ready to get trained to qualify for new positions. There are courses available for scaffolding, making sure that you can get re-skilled and prepared to take on new roles.

Tina Johnstone, local coordinator for Lafayette Consolidated Government, said in a recent article:

“She said the office she heads up — it coordinates with Louisiana Workforce Commission and South Louisiana Community College to help unemployed — said there are jobs available for displaced workers that include diesel driving and scaffolding building.

SLCC offers some training in scaffolding in New Iberia — a class starts Monday — and that job, which pays $15 to $17 an hour, is in demand in Lake Charles. Her office offers networking opportunities and assistance in reconnecting to the job market.”

Upgrading Skills To Find Better Gigs

Some oil and gas professionals are taking advantage of the downturn to gain new skills and be better prepared when the industry recovers. They are opting for higher education in courses that are related to the oil and gas industry. Getting laid off can also be a good thing. Some oil and gas workers are using the severance packages to fund their higher education. They expect that the oil and gas industry will have recovered from the slump, once the course ends, bringing them challenging job opportunities.

Catherine McIntryre reported in a recent article:

“Energy professionals are using the downturn to upgrade their skills and score better gigs when the market picks up. Some, like Bruce-Alleyne, are using severance packages to fund their MBAs. “Our applicants realize the global energy industry is undergoing profound change and that they need more skills and knowledge to prosper,” says Claire Dixon, Haskayne’s director of MBA programs. Still, it’s not entirely without risk. Schools are working harder to find internships and job opportunities for students, who are betting the industry will rebound.”

Read this article to find out what laid off oil and gas workers can do. They can either look for jobs in other sectors or opt for higher education courses to be prepared when the oil and gas industry recovers in due course.