I didn't mean HR got KPI by performing the call. What I meant was HR have to fulfill the targeted amount of interviews in every quarter so that they can achieve their KPI. For example HR dept have to make 5 interviews per quarter. So in order to achieve that they have to arrange the interview even there is no role to be offered because of the economy crisis. Maybe it is only applicable to big service companies. However I don't know whether this is true or not because I just heard from someone that he is being told like that.

Hi all. I would like to know what is everyone opinion regarding petroleum (engineering/geoscience) graduate on working on other sector besides oil and gas? For example like banking, lets say I work there for 1-2 years while waiting the economy to improve. I understand that the work experience is irrelevant to the petroleum industry but do you guys think I still have the chances to enter the industry after 1-2 years of working in other than petroleum industry? Or is it the chances are they are more keen to hire fresh graduates lets say when the economy improved? Perhaps any HR here would like to say anything on that? I feel very stuck at this moment as I have been applying for work for almost 6 months already with nothing seems to be certain at this moment. I would say pursuing my masters at this moment is also very unstable cause I am afraid I will be repeating the same situation as this after graduation besides having to accumulate more on my student loans is not in my list of options right now.  I really2 wanted to work for the industry but so far the aren't willing to employ fresh graduates. Any opinion on what should I do? I hope the reply from this thread will be much help to clear the air for other petroleum graduates who are still searching for their path. It is very depressing and saddening that many of them aren't employed at this moment.Not to mention those who already got their vss. What is my best course of actions for now?anybody?I barely able to survive right now cause many companies (other than oil and gas) aren't willing to employ us graduates because they don't understand what we study. Help!

Thanks.But.I have tried many. And my hope have long gone for aiming those big companies. Somehow, I feel like there are the ones who suffered the most; subcons etc. Many of the tenders and projects have been either revised (lower contract pay) or terminated. So, this gives a sense of fear to other service companies or subcons to hire us graduates because they themselves aren't really sure how long they can retain they contract with NOC company. Practically, the companies are as good as sitting ducks. Referring to that, I also believe most companies are even they are recruiting, they are likely to take people how have previously in the industry or have been recently laid off. They have more skills and practically, companies do have to take the risk of spending time and money to train graduates. From all the above, it may or not me exactly the truth, but however, that is how I feel about the current situation. Please do share some of your thoughts. It will be a great help to those facing similar situations.Cheers!

Definitely good advice indeed. I think I may know which company you are from as I was also attending the event. I've had a good conversation with the staff *maybe its you and he also shared me some advice that is very helpful. At that time, I also witnessed one of the person in front of me was quite desperately need a job as he has been recently lay off by Halliburton. It is quite an eye opening scene looking him holding his son (probably 2-3 years old and he's probably early 30's) searching for jobs along freshies like me. It must be hard being in that situation and makes me feel grateful for all the blessings that I have today.

Definitely, I will keep on pushing try to secure a place in the industry. Thank you for your tips, and it is worth considering the options.

Sekarang susah... Semua nak kabel..sigh..

If we (as job applicant) refuse to sign the letter of intent, does it mean that our job application has higher chances of being rejected?

Does it disadvantage us in any way, if we sign the letter of intent?

Thank you for the advices given here. 

Downstream business still going strong for Amec-FW, particularly for Synthomer Job-5 expansion project, Shell MDS export pipeline extension to jetty, and the incoming MLNG BIG-P. They are also heavily lobbying for the Penapisan Melaka Euro-5 upgrading project too.

And since Mukhriz is already ousted from being MB at Kedah, I wonder what happen to the feasibility study which currently in progress for oil refinery project at Gurun - AmecFW got the job. Hope its not being scrapped again.

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Any update on the project of Vopak and Dialog in Pengerang Johor? Who is EPC for the tanks Phase 2?

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