Networking tip: Lay off the swag
Loading yourself down with all those chip clips, thumb drives, mouse pads, stuffed animals, koozies, hats, hand-muscle exercisers and key chains sends a message that says, “not so serious.” More »
Guest Commentary: Diminishing workforce poses big challenge for offshore firms
John Rynd, CEO and president of Houston-based Hercules Offshore, says the company is attacking the workforce shortage on multiple fronts, including trainee programs and military recruitment. More »
Networking tip: Study internationally
If you’re interested in an oil and gas career, it wouldn’t be a bad idea to study up on international issues. More »
Networking tip: Sit with strangers, especially older ones
Do what doesn’t come naturally to most people, seek out the people you don’t know. More »
OTC attendees: Uncle Sam is looking for you
Private businesses aren’t the only ones searching for talent at the Offshore Technology Conference. Federal regulators also are recruiting engineers and would-be inspectors to join their ranks. More »
Recruiters take to OTC exhibit floor to snag top-notch students
Colleges and universities have an easy job at the Offshore Technology Conference, with many company recruiters on-site and ready to pounce on engineering students with good GPAs. More »
Networking tips: Roaming recruiters
Recruiters are trolling for job candidates. What better place to launch a conversation than over a soda at the convention concession stand? More »
Networking tip: Do more homeowork
Take careful notes of every encounter you have as you go from booth to booth, to help re-start the conversation later. More »
Networking tip: Score an invitation to a private reception
Don’t ask for an invitation when you show up at a booth. It’s one of those things that if you have to ask, you’re not going to get. More »
Recruiters juggle tactics to snag top talent at OTC
Companies are scrambling — hosting lunches, sponsoring technical talks and offering help with foreign work visas — to find enough employees with the right mix of technical, engineering and other skills. More »
Networking tip: Setting yourself apart
Dress up. You’ll stand out — in a good way —from all the more casually dressed attendees. More »
Networking tip: Icebreakers
It’s tough to start a conversation with someone you don’t know. The weather isn’t a great starting point. Neither is the food. More »
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