COMMON QUESTIONS & ANSWERS ON OIL & GAS CAREERS (III)
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11. What do industry employers look for in candidates?
Pretty much the same qualities every employer will want in a graduate – analytical skills, communication skills, result driven, intelligence, sense of accomplishment, drive, enthusiasm, interpersonal skills, problem solving skills, etc.
For experienced hires, employers look for a set of specialized skills, and level of relevant work experience in addition to the required soft skills mentioned above for graduates.
Many companies, particularly in Nigeria require that candidates pass a series of written and /or online tests to be considered for employment. Some even require this for experienced candidates.
12. Will an MSc in a top university brighten my chances?
Yes it can. Many firms consider that at the interview stage. But it is not a guarantee. You still need to do very well at every stage of the recruitment. It can only help if you are being compared with a another equally good candidate who has no MSc.
13. What is the average pay for fresh graduates in the industry?
It is impossible to put a single figure on a fresh graduate’s pay in the industry. It varies depending on the aspect of the industry (oil producing or servicing), the size of the firms, policy of the firm, the type of job, contract type (permanent or contract staff) and the type of firm (local or international). Generally speaking, the average pay for fresh graduates in the industry is far higher than what is obtainable in other industries.
14. Do you I have a better chance of getting recruited as an indigene of an oil producing state?
Yes. Most companies provide additional slots for local indigenes, or employ local indigenes for servicing works. But the industry is very much merit driven and being a local indigene is not enough to secure you employment in an oil company. It only gives you a brighter chance than others.
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Good day Mr. Jarus,
I am a National Diploma graduate of Petroleum Training Institute. I studied Industrial Safety and Environmental Technology and presently having my Industrial Training with NLNG. I actually had an interest in chemical engineering but somehow, I found myself in this course and thus, decided to go for Environmental Technology in the same PTI. But recently, I read a lot online and even experienced lots in the office where I work as an IT student as regards the HND and BSC disparity. I’m seriously confused right now as to go for my HND or take direct entry. I had distinction in my ND. Please advise me. I took part in your jatushub chat on whatsapp today. God bless you.
I will advise direct entry into a good Bsc course.