I have a specific question for those who got into Shell.

Hi, guys. I'm in the middle of finishing up my online application form. There is this section that requests for me to highlight additional details relevant to my application.

The issue is that this request is very broadly defined. I have a few approaches of filling this section:
1) Emphasize on my professional experience which I intend to use as competitive leverage.
2) Provide additional information not covered in professional experience and education background, such as external initiatives and activities.
3) Describe my key traits based on the C.A.R.T. criteria with recent examples.

I'd really like to be able to get a foot in the door, so I'm taking my time to check with you veterans. Please point me in the right direction. Thanks.

I have been in the downstream side of the industry for the past 3 years and suddenly had this thought of pursuing a masters in petroleum eng and move upstream. As I'm already in my late 20's, is it advisable to start again from zero ?

Not impossible. I know a person who did that before. It will help if your company has an internal resourcing system (transfer downstream to upstream is easier this way). You may have to take a pay cut as your relevant experience is lower but should be fine after a few years or so.

Masters may not be necessary to do the move but ofc will help. I just want you to keep in mind the time and subsequent opportunity cost for a 2 year masters program (e.g. parttime).

Cheers.

Thanks for the advise. The thing that bothers me is the fact that another 2 years in my current job will make me quite marketable. Apart from that, I will have to look for opportunity in another company if I were to move upstream. By the time I complete the course, I will be in my early 30's. I reckon it will take another 5 yrs to flourish as a eg reservoir engineer if I'm lucky enough to be one.

anyone is in KSB?

will stay there in 2-3 weeks n trying to find an accommodation for that period

This post has been edited by k.mark45: Jan 25 2012, 03:42 PM

Worker at SBM is more specializing on their scope of work..

kemaman supply base? if yes, look for some cheap motel/hotel at chukai. you need personal transport there (car/bike) for travel conveniences. morning before office hour and after office hour, traffic jam. hope it is not raining especially year end.

This post has been edited by ch_teo: Jan 26 2012, 10:35 PM

how much do you guys think I can ask for a position that provides technical support for oil & gas software? the company is Intergraph. working experience only 6 months in mechanical.

hi just got a job offer from dermaga oil and gas.
hopefully its a good start for me in oil and gas career!

yup kemaman.

personal transport: that is the problem. since i dont own a car and to transport my bike to kemaman not worthy as i'll b there for just 3 weeks

is there any chance i could find motel/hotel that is near to public transport?

You can use taxi. I use taxi most of the time if there is no one to pick me up from the hotel. Can you claim?

Hey all, can i try to get some advice on AkerSolutions' interview for
Project Engineer? Really appreciate some advice as I m really interested in this and putting lots of hope to this....


cheers..

i asked for advances.

they only approved for transport from KL to kemaman. not mentioning travel during my time in KSB

p/s: someone mentioned to me about kemaman inn. there's bus stop behind the hotel. anyone know about this?

any more vacancies at dermaga??their site career section masih dlm binaan

Are u going to work at KSB or daily-tripping to platforms?

working at KSB

I can't provide any suggestion as I never took public transportation to KSB other than taxi. So, I would like to suggest that you ask your company to provide transportation (daily rent). Or if you know someone working in KSB, try to ask for a ride.

Has anyone attended Sigur Ros Sdn Bhd interview? My younger sister has been invited for pre-screening interview, for graduate engineer position, she said there is an IQ test, and short interview, can you give me some ideas

managed to secure a friend's car. he let me to drive it.

anyway thanx 4 the suggestion

Cool. Don't forget to try Stuffed Crab while you are there.