Oil And Gas Companies Look For Leadership Qualities
Oil and gas companies are hiring for select roles, to add value to their operations. One of the key qualities that they look for when interviewing candidates is leadership qualities. Does the candidate know how to treat people and do they have people skills? Soft skills like communication and leadership qualities can go a long way in improving your chances of landing a job.
Kevinisha Walker said in a recent article:
Oil and gas companies “want leadership, people with people skills and who know how to treat people,” Gourrier said. “If they’re going to emerge as the best in what they provide, it won’t happen unless they have a team of leaders.”
Highlight Transferable Skills And Tailor Your CV To The Job Being Applied For
Candidates should highlight any transferable skills that they have. These can come in handy, especially when applying for a job in other sectors. Edit your resume for every job that you’re applying for. Pay attention to the skills needed in these roles. Analyze the skills that you have which will come in handy for the job being applied for. Paying attention to your resume and highlighting the transferable skills are a good way to land a job.
Brian Creegan, business improvement manager, at Reed UK, said in a recent article:
“It does make sense to highlight transferable skills. You should always tailor your CV to the job you are applying for and consider how you word it. If every other word is ‘oil’ or ‘gas’ you probably aren’t highlighting the skills that can be used in other sectors.”
Recruiters in other sectors are wary of hiring oil and gas workers, because they have apprehensions that they will join the oil and gas industry, as soon as it recovers. This is why it’s a good idea to mention of oil and gas to a minimum, while highlighting skills that will get you good jobs.