Asking opinions:

Is it hard for a chemical engineering background fresh graduate to enter OnG field with no internship experience in that sector?

Good evening,

I'm doing my Diploma in Mechanical Engineering(Manufacturing) in Politeknik and will be graduating by the end of 2014. Currently i'm doing good,maintaining CGPA >3.0 and i'm interested in joining the OnG industry, preferably Schlumberger (FE, FS , MT). Question, is it too early to start applying by next January? as I heard the process from applying to interviewing to getting the job can take up a lot of time. I'm trying not to waste time sitting at home once I graduate. And as a freshie to be, how can I stand out among the other students to be accepted for interviews from OnG companies since all of us will have a diploma? Should I go for welding/OSH courses during my holidays and get a few certs? With a diploma can I apply for FE? or am I only eligible for FS and MT.

Thanks in advance.

Thank you for your reply. What does a FS do specifically? Does it branch out in any way?

Thanks for the insight. Wont be continuing my degree because of personal reasons. FS sounds like a job i would go for,very interesting. How would you say the job prospect is like for a freshie? future wise,bright?

Sounds like me.I prefer Upstream. Will start applying online now, hopefully my early application does not affect my chance of being called for an interview. Any tips for me ?