Where Laid Off Oil And Gas Workers Can Look For Job Opportunities

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With so many oil and gas companies laying off workers over the course of the past one year, many of these workers face frustration and are at a loss over what to do. However, the loss of one industry is the gain for another industry. Read this article for information about industries that are looking for skilled workers and hiring at the moment, in spite of the dip in crude oil prices.

Demand For Chemical Engineers Increases

Chemical and processing companies are looking for chemical engineers having experience in supply chains. These companies are facing a lack of qualified middle-management workers. With the layoffs in the oil and gas industry, many companies are hoping to rope in these skilled workers. So, if you were working as a chemical engineer and were laid off recently, don’t lose hope. There are chemical and processing companies who are looking for your expertise.

Rhiannon Meyers said in a recent article:

“But the crude collapse has stirred hope among chemical and processing companies that the layoffs in the oil and gas sector could free up some talented professionals, particularly chemical engineers with experience in supply chains, Dyer said.”

What’s more, some of the largest companies in this industry are offering higher-than-average salaries and lucrative benefits packages to attract the right candidates.

Manufacturing Sector Hiring More Workers

The manufacturing sector is growing rapidly and hiring more workers, indicating an increase in orders in the coming months. Oil and gas workers can consider finding jobs in the manufacturing sector to help them tide through the tough times. The month of June has seen growth in the manufacturing industry in the U.S., which translates to increase in job prospects for aspiring candidates.

Josh Boak said in a recent article:

“The gauge of new orders rose slightly to 56 from 55.8. But manufacturers are responding to the increased demand by hiring more workers, as the employment measure increased to 55.5 from 51.7, a sign that many companies expect additional orders in the coming months and are hiring in advance.”

Laid off oil and gas workers can find alternative job opportunities, while the oil and gas industry struggles to pull itself together. This article shares information about some industries that are growing and looking for workers.