Tuesday, June 29th, 2010
Step 3: Tell them how they can help
Next, it’s important to tell people exactly how they can help you. The vast majority loves an opportunity to be of service to others. If you ask an adult a question that can be answered with a yes or no, they will usually default to no, so make sure your questions are open-ended.
• “I am looking for information, referrals and advice and/or opportunities in your company?” This is a wonderful opener because most people have advice for you!
• To conclude, let them know that contacts in the oil and gas field would be helpful for you and ask, “Who do you recommend I talk to?”
• Avoid asking “Do you know anyone?” or “Do you have any openings at your company” Nine times out of ten, the answer will be no.
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Friday, June 25th, 2010
Step 2: Build your credibility
If you tell people a bit about yourself here to provide credibility, they will be much more open to helping you. One of our seminar participants told us he was looking for project management work in O&G and was always asked up front, “Do you have experience and education?” Once you’ve said what you’re looking for, people immediately wonder what qualifies you to do that. Here are specific ways to build credibility:
• Provide your career summary. Include the number of years you’ve worked, in what industries and what type of work. “I’ve worked as a Sales and Marketing Team Leader at Koala for over 15 years.”
• Share one of your best success stories. You may lead into it with, “I am proud that during my career…”
• Have five accomplishments (or condensed success stories) ready to pepper throughout the conversation, when appropriate. “I broke into a new territory that had been dominated by a competitor with a team of five and ended increasing our sales by 110% within 6 months.”
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Friday, June 25th, 2010
101-268 VP Geology
THE POSITION
Reporting to the CEO, The Vice President Geology will be responsible for directing, administering and coordinating the activities of our Client’s geological activities in accordance with the policies, goals, and objectives established with senior management. This responsibility includes all geology activities of the company including geology related activities tied to reservoir engineering, exploitation, drilling, completions, facility engineering, and mapping. This will also include geology related activities for reserves analysis and SAGD development.
Key accountabilities include:
? Assessing risk in a geologically complex basin while decisively identifying prospects and generating high levels of activity;
? Positively impacting the company’s production and reserves by aggressively developing plays;
? Working collaboratively with colleagues and joint venture partners;
? Establishing credibility and building relationships with key partners and stakeholders in the region;
? Creating success through the drill bit via infill, recompletion, and step out opportunities;
? Evaluating acquisition opportunities as required; and
? Recruiting, developing and leading a high-performing, multi-disciplinary team.
The Person
The successful candidate will have the following education, experience, and personal characteristics:
Education
? Bachelor of Science (Geology). Degree in geology and a minimum of ten years managerial or supervisory experience in the geology related SAGD, conventional heavy oil and carbonate industry.
Experience
? A solid track record as a proven prospect generator from a career of at least twenty years of progressive experience. A proven record of developing and managing geology;
? Senior management/leadership experience with the proven ability to recruit, develop and lead high-performing teams;
? Experience in both a major producer as well as a junior is strongly preferred – with in-depth exposure to geologically complex basins and play types in the Athabasca Oilsands;
? Experience in both structural and stratigraphic trap environments involving both carbonate and clastic reservoirs;
? Extensional and compressional experience is required;
? Excellent skills in geological mapping, log interpretation, integration of petrophysical data and core analysis as well as experience collaborating with a geophysicist on seismically defined plays;
? Strong development geological skills and exploration skills required to generate plays and prospects, conduct play fairway analysis, extend productive trends, etc.;
? An understanding of economic evaluations and appraisal of prospects combined with an understanding of how to rank prospects; and
? Experience with Petra, Petra Sys, GeoScout and Accumap would be an asset.
Personal Characteristics
? A confident, goal oriented individual, combined with the ability to work openly and co-operatively in a team environment;
? A high tolerance for ambiguity with the ability to adapt to different cultures, communication styles, backgrounds and personality styles;
? A person who has a passion for geology and has a keen desire to find new opportunities, drill prospects, propose new locations, re-completion opportunities, develop plays, identify resource fairways, and find reserves;
? A true entrepreneur who rolls up the sleeves, takes initiative and thinks and acts as an owner and business partner;
? Analytical, organized, systematic, open minded and intuitive;
? The tenacity to generate prospects and plays through an organized and methodical approach;
? An enthusiastic, outgoing individual who is forthcoming with ideas and provides updates on progress openly and effectively;
? Collaborative, assertive, driven, a quick learner and willing to engage in dialogue and constructive debate;
? Not afraid to challenge ideas and have ideas challenged;
? Positive, optimistic, with a sense of humor; and
? An effective leader and communicator who can present well thought out and persuasive ideas, and concepts.
THE COMPENSATION
An excellent compensation package awaits the successful candidate.
Need more information? Prominent Personnel (people@prominent-personnel.ca)
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Friday, June 25th, 2010
101-267 Help Desk Technical Support Specialist
Our downtown Calgary Client is looking for a Help Desk Technical Support Specialist with oil/gas application software support background. This person will be serving as phone support for drilling database software technology clients. The successful Candidate will have an exceptional command of the English language. Good energy and can build a rapport immediately with clients over the phone.
The ideal candidate will possess the following skills:
Computer Engineering Technology OR Petroleum Engineering Technology Degree would be an asset, or related professional experience
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong problem solving skills
Proficient in Windows and Microsoft Office
Understanding of database technology
There is a career path to move into a Consultant role or even Sales.
Need more information? Prominent Personnel (people@prominent-personnel.ca)
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Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010
The way you ask for information and present yourself is one of the most crucial aspects of your job search. When someone asks you what you do, always lead with the information or opportunity you are seeking. Have the following script ready, which is often referred to as your “90 second commercial” or “elevator pitch”.
“90 Second Commercial” or “Elevator Pitch”
What is the information you are looking for?
Step 1: Start with your purpose
• Are you in career exploration and want general information? “I am in career exploration and am looking for information about a career in the energy field.”
• Do you want industry information? “I am making a career shift, and I am looking for general information about oil and gas.”
• Do you want information about specific companies? “I am searching for work as a business analyst in oil and gas, and I am looking for information about small to medium sized oil and gas companies.”
• Are you interviewing and trying to get insider information? “I have an interview with Great Oil Company next week, and I am looking for information on their interviewing process.”
• Have you targeted a few companies you would love to work for? “My research has led me to target ABC, XXX and YYY and I am looking for information about these companies.”
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Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010
We host an Energy Industry Network Gathering every Quarter!
Our next event will be held Friday August 20th, 2010 at the Spur Gastropub – 351 – 4th Avenue SW, Calgary, from 3:30 pm onward.
We average 200 people per event and encourage you to bring lots of business cards. There is no cost at all for you to attend. In fact, if you have friends who you think may be interested, please invite them to come. Please note that it is held at a restaurant/bar and if you want something to drink you do need to pay for that.
See you at the next Gathering!!
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Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010
Fish Creek Library
7:00 – 8:30pm
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Monday, June 21st, 2010
101-266 Regulatory Analyst
Responsible for management of all SAGD, CSS, Primary Recovery, Pilot or Commercial Scheme applications from start of finish
Direct liaison with ERCB / AENV / DFO in regards to all pilot and commercial scheme applications
Responsible for provision of direction to project teams in regards to regulations and projected timelines surrounding proposed developments
Field visits as required
Responsible for creation of environmental study AFE’s and vendor selection
Responsible for creation of annual reclamation strategy and budget
Need more information? Prominent Personnel (people@prominent-personnel.ca)
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Thursday, June 17th, 2010
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We host an Energy Industry Network Gathering every Quarter! Our event will be held tomorrow Friday June 18th, 2010 at the Spur Gastropub – 351 – 4th Avenue SW, Calgary We average 200 people per event and encourage you to bring lots of business cards. There is no cost at all for you to attend. In fact, if you have friends who you think may be interested, please invite them to come. Please note that it is held at a restaurant/bar and if you want something to drink you do need to pay for that. |
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Wednesday, June 16th, 2010
900-012 Volunteer Co-ordinator/School Administrator
Decidedly Jazz Danceworks (DJD) is one of a mere handful of concert jazz dance companies in existence worldwide. For 26 years, the company has been an integral thread in the cultural fabric of Calgary and hosts the city’s largest community dance school.
Canada’s foremost jazz dance company, Decidedly Jazz Danceworks (DJD), is inviting applications for the following full-time position
Career Opportunity
VOLUNTEER CO-ORDINATOR / SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR
This full-time position requires an energetic, outgoing individual to manage the volunteer program and the administration of the School of Decidedly Jazz.
Duties include:
Planning, recruiting, training, supervising, and recognizing volunteers
Acting as the front line for inquires, registrations and the administrative operations of the School of Decidedly Jazz
Organizing volunteer support for special events including possessed, silent auctions, bingos and casinos
Leading the sales efforts for group sales, program ad sales and school touring
If you are a creative and imaginative person with exceptional organizational, administrative and people skills who enjoys the challenges of multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment, please mail or email your resume by June 25 to:
Kirstin Anderson
Dance School Manager
Decidedly Jazz Danceworks
1514 – 4 St. SW
Calgary Alberta T2R OY4
kanderson@decidedlyjazz.com
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