COMMON QUESTIONS & ANSWERS ON OIL & GAS CAREERS (IV)
Xfire is a graduate of one of the notable public universities in Nigeria, with working experience in the FMCG and petroleum industry. He currently works as an engineer in a multinational oil company in Nigeria. He is passionate about guiding people to achieve their dream careers, and he is known for his pragmatic approach towards career and life issues.
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15. Does working in a reputable oil firm equate to career fulfilment?
No. Career fulfilment is a personal and individualistic sense of contentment and accomplishment in one’s career. Many are left unfulfilled because the promotions they desired never came. Some never achieve the heights they set for themselves. Some remain on the same level for years without promotion, maybe because their performance is low or no one is ‘pushing’ them upwards. Some simply have to deal with ‘bad’ bosses. Others achieve rapid progression through the ranks. Some are willing to sacrifice work-life balance for career progression, others aren’t. Career fulfilment is not all about money. Many earn well but are still unhappy. Some don’t love their jobs or the location of their workplace (especially field workers) despite the high pay. I have seen quite a number of people who hate their employer with a passion but love the huge pay. I have also seen the opposite – those who love the job and the pay. Thus, career fulfilment is personal.
16. If I get a postgraduate scholarship from an IOC (International Oil Company), does it mean I get automatically employed by the IOC after recruitment?
No. It does not. In years past, it was almost automatic but not anymore. The competition is harder now. You will have to apply like all other graduates and pass through the rigorous recruitment process.
17. What advice will you give me if I want to pursue a career in the industry?
I receive this question a lot. It all depends on the individual I am dealing with. There is no specific answer that fits every aspirants.
However, I will offer a general advice. All aspirants should endeavour to enhance their employability constantly. Information is key. Be well informed about the industry and get relevant information concerning career fields you can or want to delve into. Keep your eyes wild open for available vacancies and be active on LinkedIn. Network, not only for the sake of knowing people, but for getting valuable information. Pay attention to job vacancy requirements. Never overlook seemingly little opportunities, even in small firms. I give an example. While I was working in the FMCG industry, I was looking forward to moving to the oil industry. I knew the oil industry places a lot of priority on safety. That partly made me develop keen interest in safety at my workplace. I joined the safety team and I became the safety coordinator for my plant. I embarked on some notable projects to improve our safety performance. I included the information on my CV and it went a long way in helping me in my interviews and securing jobs in the oil industry.
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