How to REALLY Relaunch your Job Search (David Drescher)

How to REALLY Relaunch your Job Search (David Drescher) David Drescher and I have been corresponding for a long time over email.  He sent me an email this week outlining how he has gotten awesome success in his job search.  His email is below, with my comments in bold italics. I went to potential employer  vendors websites. Brilliant. A great way to find new target companies that you might not have heard of before, but help you understand the industry better. Once there, I extracted 200 target companies. From employers websites,  manta.com,  linkedin.com, and  http://www.bbb.org/, I was able to identify the company owners. Those are great research sources.  They dont have the entire picture, but surfing around can help you get more and better information as you prepare for that phone call. I procrastinate when I am home and have a task I do not want to do. Dont we all? So, I went to the department of labor in Morristown, NJ. There, I anguished over writing a phone script since I undervalue my skills and my worth to employers. If there is a list of the top 5 things that keep job seekers from success, this has to be on that list.  We are capable but we undervalue what we can do! Somehow, I got enough of a script down on paper.  I forced myself to call about 50 of the 200 owners in the span of one week.  I will get to another 50 next week. Key phrase: Forced Myself.  Folks, job search is not a walk in the park.  Its not easy.  We dont all love the tasks we need to do.  Sometimes we just HAVE TO DO IT.  Force yourself!  You might find its not so bad and with more practice you might get better From calling, I got most everyones email addresses and cell phone numbers and followed up. Two major successes: 1 getting more info, 2 FOLLOWING UP! In the next week, I have 5 interviews scheduled. Not bad, ~1 interview per 10 phone calls. NONE of the positions were advertised and some may be created for me. WOW!  WOW!  I guess forcing yourself can give good results, huh? No one likes cold calling unless you are a sales maven which I am not.  Do not expect you will like it. Just get out of bed and do it awful if need be.  Shaky hands, poor script, and quivering voice is OK too.  You WILL get better each day. Your fears will subside. You will eventually come across relaxed and natural.  The interviews will come. This is awesome, David, thank you for that last paragraph.  JUST DO IT!  Even if it is not perfect Stay away from job boards, career gurus, useless networking meetings (you are building your own) and wasting time perfecting  your resume. Valid thoughts let me address each one: Job Boards: have their place and value they are great for research, not so great for applying online (although people do it, and it works). Career Gurus:  This is a hard one.  If I had a career coach or resume writer, I would have gotten a job.  But there are charlatans out there and you have to be able to find the real ones, not the get-rich-quick scammers. Networking Meetings: you said useless so of course thats something to stay away from.  Aside from that, figure out which meetings to go to and do it right.  Dont just show up, be a warm body, and feel like youve networked theres more to it than that. Wasting Time Perfecting Resume: Yep. Its easy to hide from the hard stuff (phone calls) by tweaking a resume, a job search spreadsheet (use JibberJobber instead), etc.  Stop tweaking if it doesnt lead you to interviews. It is OK to tweak it for a particular job but do not spend more than 20 minutes doing so. It is also a good idea to join a few professional organizations that do what you want to do. You can do serious networking there. Good thoughts Take all those rules you have in your head about getting an interview and trash them. You are selling your ability to make your employer money. Period. Call and find out who is buying. Anything beyond that is a waste of time. There is other good stuff, but this goes to the core of what you need to communicate David, Im glad this is working for you now, go make more calls! How to REALLY Relaunch your Job Search (David Drescher) David Drescher and I have been corresponding for a long time over email.  He sent me an email this week outlining how he has gotten awesome success in his job search.  His email is below, with my comments in bold italics. I went to potential employer  vendors websites. Brilliant. A great way to find new target companies that you might not have heard of before, but help you understand the industry better. Once there, I extracted 200 target companies. From employers websites,  manta.com,  linkedin.com, and  http://www.bbb.org/, I was able to identify the company owners. Those are great research sources.  They dont have the entire picture, but surfing around can help you get more and better information as you prepare for that phone call. I procrastinate when I am home and have a task I do not want to do. Dont we all? So, I went to the department of labor in Morristown, NJ. There, I anguished over writing a phone script since I undervalue my skills and my worth to employers. If there is a list of the top 5 things that keep job seekers from success, this has to be on that list.  We are capable but we undervalue what we can do! Somehow, I got enough of a script down on paper.  I forced myself to call about 50 of the 200 owners in the span of one week.  I will get to another 50 next week. Key phrase: Forced Myself.  Folks, job search is not a walk in the park.  Its not easy.  We dont all love the tasks we need to do.  Sometimes we just HAVE TO DO IT.  Force yourself!  You might find its not so bad and with more practice you might get better From calling, I got most everyones email addresses and cell phone numbers and followed up. Two major successes: 1 getting more info, 2 FOLLOWING UP! In the next week, I have 5 interviews scheduled. Not bad, ~1 interview per 10 phone calls. NONE of the positions were advertised and some may be created for me. WOW!  WOW!  I guess forcing yourself can give good results, huh? No one likes cold calling unless you are a sales maven which I am not.  Do not expect you will like it. Just get out of bed and do it awful if need be.  Shaky hands, poor script, and quivering voice is OK too.  You WILL get better each day. Your fears will subside. You will eventually come across relaxed and natural.  The interviews will come. This is awesome, David, thank you for that last paragraph.  JUST DO IT!  Even if it is not perfect Stay away from job boards, career gurus, useless networking meetings (you are building your own) and wasting time perfecting  your resume. Valid thoughts let me address each one: Job Boards: have their place and value they are great for research, not so great for applying online (although people do it, and it works). Career Gurus:  This is a hard one.  If I had a career coach or resume writer, I would have gotten a job.  But there are charlatans out there and you have to be able to find the real ones, not the get-rich-quick scammers. Networking Meetings: you said useless so of course thats something to stay away from.  Aside from that, figure out which meetings to go to and do it right.  Dont just show up, be a warm body, and feel like youve networked theres more to it than that. Wasting Time Perfecting Resume: Yep. Its easy to hide from the hard stuff (phone calls) by tweaking a resume, a job search spreadsheet (use JibberJobber instead), etc.  Stop tweaking if it doesnt lead you to interviews. It is OK to tweak it for a particular job but do not spend more than 20 minutes doing so. It is also a good idea to join a few professional organizations that do what you want to do. You can do serious networking there. Good thoughts Take all those rules you have in your head about getting an interview and trash them. You are selling your ability to make your employer money. Period. Call and find out who is buying. Anything beyond that is a waste of time. There is other good stuff, but this goes to the core of what you need to communicate David, Im glad this is working for you now, go make more calls!

Mickey Mouse Degrees - Unfair Or Just About Right

Mickey Mouse Degrees - Unfair Or Just About Right Describing some degrees as Mickey Mouse obviously illustrates that discrimination still exists in our education system.  The same also applies to university rankings. Isn’t education supposed to be a gift? Why does this snobbery even exist? Especially in forums, I see a lot of hasty comments regarding what people study and this practice is definitely a let-down. Acknowledging that university fees have increased, it should be a privilege to study what you are passionate about. Mickey Mouse Degrees Unfair Or Just About Right? What Do You Mean by Mickey Mouse Degrees? This terminology relates to those courses that don’t hold a good reputation in some peopless minds, such as Law, Medicine, Economics, Maths, etc. There might be others I haven’t left them out deliberately; it is because I’m not keen on spending my entire time listing the unattractive degrees out there. The point is that prejudice in terms of education shouldn’t really exist. Does that Mean my Degree Is Worthless? No! Not at all! I truly believe that going to university is a personal matter. You study what you take pride in, and no one should be forced to take a subject just because it holds a high reputation. In order to find yourself in employment, the minimum requirement is a 2.1. As a result, it is important to study what you love and, therefore, succeed in it. Most importantly, employers want to see what skills you have attained. Work experience has become increasingly important and, dare I say, experience has become more important than gaining a 2.1 or a First class degree. However, entering the rat race of acquiring numerous internships is challenging.  Therefore, every experience you gain is a valuable one. As Experience Is Highly Important, Mickey Mouse or Not, Is There Any Point in Attending University? As I have already highlighted, university is a personal decision. I understand that the majority of us are encouraged to go to university as it is the norm and we are too afraid to get out of our comfort zone and go for an apprenticeship or equivalent. However, it could be argued that graduating with a degree gives an individual a sense of stability. That degree is theirs and no one can take it away from them. Additionally, it can be used to their advantage. As a result, if your degree isn’t seen as a highly reputable degree, it is still an achievement. It is an achievement that you’ve put all your hard work and effort into and should be proud of. What About Employment Rates? From what I have read, degrees that are classed as Mickey Mouse do have high employment rates. As this is a controversial topic, I have read articles which mention that, although Media Studies doesn’t have much of a reputation, the employment rates within this field are high. Graduates are still finding themselves in employment, which is the reason why most of us are in education anyway.   There’s no guarantee in anything these days. It is all about who you know in the industry you wish to pursue a career in. Will Mickey Mouse Degrees Get Eliminated? There has been a lot of debate around scrapping or stopping to provide funds for these type of degrees. Needless to say, Science degrees need money for students to carry out their research, so I can understand why there is a lot of prejudice around them.   Every degree has a different level of difficulty. Some may argue that more money should be put into those degrees that illustrate a higher level of difficulty. But thats not always the case. The demand, which determines the supply, will always be there for different types of degrees, irrespective of peoples perceptions of their value. So I dont see any areas of study going extinct just yet. There’s still a lot of snobbery out these when it comes to studying whatever subject to a degree level. No matter what degree youre studying, youd always hear people saying, Oh, what on earth can you do with that degree?. It’s a great shame that, acknowledging that we do have access to education something others are less fortunate in, there’s still a lot of bickering and prejudice going on. But it will probably always exist. 10

I Applied for a Job and Havent Heard Back (Updated in 2019)

I Applied for a Job and Havent Heard Back (Updated in 2019) I applied for a job and haven’t heard back. Now what?Two-Column Cover LetterFirst, when you applied for the position, did you send a two-column cover letter that shows you meet at least 50% of the job’s selection criteria? If you didn’t, consider writing one now.However, if you don’t meet at least 50% of the job’s selection criteria, don’t put any more effort into going after this job. Instead, invest your job search time in pursuing opportunities that better match your knowledge, skills, and abilities.BTW, dont send this letter. Two-column cover letters are a nifty idea, but hardly anyone executes them well.They are, however, excellent tools for job seekers to use in analyzing whether or not their background matches a particular job description well enough to interest a potential employer.Were You Compliant?Next, if you meet at least half the selection criteria, be sure you applied as specified in the directions.Did You Satisfy the Applicant Tracking System?Then, if you applied through an applicant tracking system (ATS), check your keywords. Optimally, your resume (not your cover letter) should contain each keyword the ATS will search for to produce a list of applicants for human eyes.Again, if you can’t use 50% of the keywords you identify, don’t put any more effort into pursuing the job.Are you done with that one to two-hour process? OK, that was quite a bit of work to correspond with a freaking computer. If it makes you feel any better, 151 of 152 people who try to get a job through an ATS also say, I applied for a job and havent heard back.Thus, its a good idea to ask yourself why you are corresponding with a computer instead of a person.Find the Right PersonNow, rather than churning out letters to computers, invest your time in getting to know people who can support your candidacy inside your target companies.Stop writing to computers unless someone inside the company has your resume and has agreed to provide it to the hiring manager.Then fill out all of the computer stuff and jump through the hiring process hoops to make HR happy.If you match the jobs qualifications, figure out a way to find a human being who works in your department of interest. If you can’t do that yourself, it’s OK to ask others for help. You can plan on making your job hunt a team sport. Keep asking others until you have it figured out.Once you find a person who works in your department of interest, make contact with them. Briefly explain your qualifications for the job â€" the 30-second version, not the 30-minute version.Ask them for their advice on how to pursue the position. People love to give career advice. Look at me. I do it for free right here.Hopefully, the company has an employee referral program. If they do, this person might pounce on the opportunity to refer you because they stand to gain something too. It’s likely a win/win proposition that you are offering, so you can do it with a strong spirit and high confidence.Wait Some MoreIf you have applied through personal contact and ten working days have elapsed, then look at these tips for more ideas on what to do next with your time and your contact person.You can also consider carefully repeating all of the above with a second person.BTW, while youre waiting to hear back, keep looking for new opportunities. Good luck!Image: Tierney Updated July 2019 2010 2019, Donna Svei. All rights reserved.Donna SveiDonna Svei, an executive resume writer and former C-level executive, retained search consultant, and CPA, writes all of AvidCareerists posts. She has written for and been quoted by leading business, general, and career media outlets, including Forbes, Mashable, Fast Company, Entrepreneur, Business Insider, Lifehacker, Ask.com, Social Media Today, IT World, SmartBrief, Payscale, Business News Daily, and the Muse. Let her background and experience inform your job search strategy and decision making.Learn more about Donnas executive resume writing service or em ail Donna for more information. Job Search â€" Networking (8 Posts)

Thoughts on Being am-BITCH-ous

Thoughts on Being am-BITCH-ous If you’re looking for a shot of girl power, pick up the book “am-BITCH-ous” by Debra Condren, Ph. D. The cover of the book states the definition of am-BITCH-ous as: “a woman who: 1. Makes more money 2. Has more power 3. Gets the recognition she deserves 4. Has the determination to go after her dreams and can do it with integrity.” I read this book almost two years ago and its lessons have stayed top of mind ever since. I think many women view the word ambition as a dirty one. Which, ironically, is the title of Debra’s newest book “Ambition is Not a Dirty Word.” Some women may try to be overly polite in the workplace due to their fear of seeming too “ambitious.” This often means less pay, fewer promotions, and letting others take credit for your ideas. Although we’ve seen several women in our generation crack the “glass ceiling,” many others still live in fear of carrying out their deepest ambitions. I’ve never quite understood where this fear comes from! This may be a controversial topic for some, but I’m going to go ahead and keep writing I’d love to hear your feedback on this too, so leave some comments! I believe that women are the only ones holding themselves back from living out their wildest dreams and career aspirations. There’s no doubt that society may make it a bit harder for women, but honestly we have two choices: we can either let it bother us, or keep on truckin’. Going to college at Miami of Ohio exposed me to some very interesting female perspectives on ambition that often left me feeling confused and frustrated. Here are the types of false beliefs that I have heard girls express: • “Guys aren’t attracted to really smart and successful women because THEY want to be the smart and successful ones.” • “I’ll be perceived as less feminine if I show too much of my ambition.” • “I’m waiting for Prince Charming to come, then I won’t have to worry about being ambitious.” (Um, get real!) • “Well, I don’t know EVERYTHING about my field, therefore I know nothing. So I will just keep hiding in the background and play it safe.” • “Oh no, I’m not ambitious! I’m hard working.” (Again, avoiding the word ambitious) Have you heard women say these types of things? Have you ever had these types of thoughts? If so, where did your fear of ambition come from? What made Ambition a dirty word?

How to Write a Resume to Move Up in Amazon

How to Write a Resume to Move Up in AmazonAre you looking for tips on how to write a resume to move up in Amazon? As an Amazon professional, your resume should reflect the level of expertise that you bring to the position. Here are some useful tips that will help you when it comes to writing a resume that will help you get your dream job.Your resume should first and foremost be concise. It should not include all the information in the resume but only what is relevant. A common mistake that many job seekers make is including too much information about themselves when they write a resume. This is something that you should avoid as this will make it look like you have many qualifications that are not actually needed.Make sure that your resume is well organized to provide you with a summary of what you have done for your employer so that your prospective employer can easily understand what you can do for the job and where you will fit in. This is very important because it will give them an idea of your current skills. Make sure that your resume reflects the level of expertise that you bring to the job and it must also be according to the current job description. Make sure that the categories of your resume are compatible with the current job description and other applicable job openings in your company.Also, when writing a resume to move up in Amazon, make sure that you keep the content simple and easy to read. This will allow your prospective employer to quickly assess your skill and capabilities without any hassle. You should focus on keywords that will allow your resume to be more search engine friendly to allow it to be more easily found by the users of the internet.In order to successfully write a resume to move up in Amazon, you should know that you need to write an overview of your skills, education, experience, education, and additional skills. This way, your prospective employer will know exactly what you can do for the position that you are applying for.I n addition, if you want to write a resume to move up in Amazon, try and avoid taking out specific experiences that could be considered to be 'negative' by your prospective employer. This is because these experiences can hurt your chances of getting the job because it will make it appear that you do not appreciate the work that your prospective employer has done for you.One of the best ways to determine how to write a resume to move up in Amazon is to look at a sample resume. This will help you see how a real person uses the resume and what content is presented to the reader.It is also important to emphasize in your resume that it is for informational purposes only. Do not lie to your prospective employer, because this will create a negative impression.

Improving Your Service To Develop A Loyal Customer Base

Improving Your Service To Develop A Loyal Customer Base While you might think the most consumers value lower prices above anything else, superior customer service remains an important reason why people choose to shop with a particular retailer. Businesses that demonstrate excellent customer service stand a better chance of receiving positive reviews online and through social media, which helps to develop a loyal customer base that can make up a significant part of your profits. Could your business improve its customer service? Take a look at some of the improvements you can make to ensure that customers keep coming back for more. Establish customer service Twitter accounts The number of people choosing to complain online compared to those who complain via phone is increasing. As a result, many businesses are establishing separate Twitter accounts to deal with customer complaints and keep their main feeds focused on promotion purposes. Understanding more about how people use Facebook and Twitter to complain to companies can help you work out the best strategy for handling this new age of complaints. Offer better services than your rivals Online businesses can suffer from a lot of competition, which means your business needs to have an edge to succeed. Offering consumers something extra such as increased security or free shipping charges can have a significant impact and whether a consumer chooses you or a rival. TicketOffices is a great case study of a business thats gone the extra mile to improve the services it offers its customers. TicketOffices boosted their ticket sales security with a 100% guarantee on all resold tickets for events, giving them an edge over their rivals. Ask for feedback By asking your customers for feedback, you can determine real ways to improve your services. An email following a purchase can ask the customer questions about their experience of your business and help you improve areas that are causing concern. Offering your customers an incentive for providing you with feedback, such as a prize draw or discount coupon can help increase your response rate. Make it faster Its no secret that people want a fast experience when browsing online. When a website is slow to load or has too many processes, people will give up and try elsewhere. Improve the speed of your website and cut the number of steps in the checkout process to help you increase your sales by turning leads into conversions. Offer deals and promotions they’ll love When businesses offer deals and promotions. it can help to ensure good relationships with both new and existing customers. Instead of offering deals that dont provide much in the way of savings, become known for offering amazing promotions that will put your rivals in the dust. You might have to offer some significant discounts, but your increased sales will more than make-up for it. Loyal customers are great for helping to spread the word about and making return purchases. When customers are happy, they’ll come back for more, but dissatisfied customers can cause a lot of damage through negative reviews and public complaints when your aim should be to reduce repeat support contact. Treat your customers right by improving your service and let the rewards speak for themselves.

Roustabout Jobs How To Read Offshore Job Descriptions

Roustabout Jobs How To Read Offshore Job Descriptions If you are considering a career Offshore, then you might be thinking of becoming a roustabout. In this blog, we’ll take a look at what a roustabout actually is, and how to understand online roustabout job descriptions What is a Roustabout?Roustabout is the most general, entry-level position on a rig. Roustabouts are generally expected to perform basic tasks, which are essential for keeping the installation in working order. This includes tasks such as:Keeping the drilling area clean and tidy.Offloading supplies.Stacking equipment.Repairing equipment.Assisting other crew members with tasks.Helping crane operators.Loading boats.Roustabouts play a really important role on offshore rigs, and things wouldn’t be able to function without them. However, working as a roustabout is seriously demanding. Physically, you will be pushed to the limits, and you’ll need to work in a variety of weather conditions, plus you must be able to deal with heights. If you are applying for roustabout job s online, make sure you take this into account. Applying For Roustabout JobsMost of the time, your application for roustabout jobs will be done online. A quick google search should bring you up a variety of roustabout jobs to apply for, whether you are a specialist looking to join the drill or engineering team, or using roustabout jobs as a starting point.Below we’ve provided you with a sample roustabout application job description. However, the tips contained here will be useful for any person looking to join an offshore rig. Sample Job ApplicationJob Position: Roustabout Wage: £19,000 per year. Start date: Two-weeks induction, starting 09/10/18, followed by immediate transferal to offshore facility. Company Ethos and PhilosophyDerick Matthews Drilling is a national leader in deepwater drilling. We are a highly respected company, looking to employ a number of roustabouts for an offshore facility â€" located in the North Sea. As a company, we carry out contracted drilling work, w ith the aim of solving national deepwater issues. Derick Matthews Drilling plays a leading role in sustaining the environment, and protecting the natural world.Roustabouts play an essential role on our facilities, and we are dedicated to providing all staff with as much training as possible, to ensure that they are as skilled as possible. Roustabouts will work on a three-week shift pattern, followed by two-weeks on shore, and so forth. Derick Matthews Drilling will provide entry-level roustabout job candidates with BOSIET training, during an induction period.Key Responsibilities:As a roustabout onboard our facility, your primary responsibilities will be as follows:Acting as a crucial member of the roustabout crew, and reporting to your Team Leader.Adhering to the company health, safety and quality policies, and helping your colleagues to do the same. Derick Matthews drilling staff members must adhere to the company’s environmental policy, at all times.Monitoring hazards whilst onb oard the facility and reporting these to the relevant persons â€" your team leader or other senior staff.Assisting mechanics and engineers with machine maintenance, such as carrying out daily checks on drilling equipment and cranes. Ensuring that all work is performed to the standards laid out by the Derick Matthews training manual, and via our established quality assurance system â€" Derick Matthews Quality Assurance (D.M.Q.A). Working with your colleagues to provide a safe working environment for specialist drillers, and performing routine tasks, such as pulling, lifting, and carrying. Participating in safety-training and quality assurance exercises, on a weekly basis.Other Responsibilities include:Communicating effectively and efficiently with other crew members and team leaders.Working in a way which shows the highest possible regard for the safety of everyone onboard the facility.Assisting with tasks such as anchor handling, and deck work, including carrying out construction an d repair operations, inventory preparation, safety assessment, and protective coat maintenance.Derick Matthews drilling roustabouts are expected to act as a key part of the facility emergency response team, and therefore you can expect sustained training if successful.QualificationsIn order to be valid for roustabout jobs selection, you must adhere to the following:You must have legal rights to work within Britain/The United Kingdom, without any restrictions.You must be comfortable working away from home for periods of 18 days or more.You must be able to show a valid UK passport. You must be able to show evidence of MIST certification.You must be able to provide evidence that you have passed an OGUK Offshore Medical within the past two years.Candidates will need to complete an online application form, pass a telephone interview, and then attend an interview at our HQ â€" in London. There will also be an online roustabout situational judgement test. How To Look At ThisOkay, so, now y ou’ve looked at a sample offshore roustabout jobs application form, you need to establish how this can be broken down. Obviously, there’s quite a huge amount of information here which needs to be considered, so it’s important that you can break down this information and separate out the most important bits. Once you do this, you start to hone in on what matters most to the employer, and start using this information in your job application answers and interview.Let’s start by looking at the company ethos and philosophy:Derick Matthews drilling is a national leader in deepwater drilling. We are a highly respected company, looking to employ a number of roustabouts for an offshore facility â€" located in the North Sea. As a company, we carry out contracted drilling work, with the aim of solving national deepwater issues. Derick Matthews drilling plays a leading role in sustaining the environment, and protecting the natural world. Roustabouts play an essential role on our facilit ies, and we are dedicated to providing all staff with as much training as possible, to ensure that they are as skilled as possible.Roustabouts will work on a three-week shift pattern, followed by two-weeks on shore, and so forth. Derick Matthews Drilling will provide entry-level roustabouts with BOSIET training, during an induction period. Breaking It DownAs you can see, above we’ve highlighted certain parts. These parts all contain essential information, which can be used later in the process. Here’s how:‘National leader’ ‘Highly respected company’ â€" When you are responding to roustabout application form and interview questions, you should definitely make reference to the company’s reputation. ‘With the aim of solving national deepwater issues’ ‘Sustaining the environmental and protecting the natural world’ â€" This is another essential piece of information, and can be used in the interview and application form responses. Obviously you should always be truth ful with your employer, but if you really care and are passionate about the environment then this is a great way to link your own moral values with theirs. Companies want to employ people who are passionate about the same things as them, and who share their moral standards and values. ‘We are dedicated to providing all staff with as much training as possible, to ensure that they are as skilled as possible.’ â€" This shows that the company are looking for employees who are willing to train and improve their skills whilst working on the offshore facility.Therefore, this is a quality about yourself that you should really try and push. Now, let’s look at the key responsibilities. See if you can take the same approach as above, and then have a look at our list to compare:‘Acting as a crucial member of the roustabout crew’ â€" This shows that you need teamwork skills, one of the core competencies.‘Adhering to the company health, safety and quality policies, and helping your co lleagues to do the same’ â€" You’ll notice that this job description emphasises health and safety on several occasions. As we’ve already explained, health and safety is absolutely vital when working on an offshore rig, so it’s understandable that the company want someone with an appreciation for this.‘Monitoring hazards whilst onboard the facility and reporting these to the relevant persons â€" your team leader or other senior staff’ â€" This relates to the core competencies of communication and organisation.‘Assisting mechanics and engineers with machine maintenance’ â€" This relates to the core competency of mechanical knowledge.‘Working with your colleagues to provide a safe working environment for specialist drillers, and performing routine tasks, such as pulling, lifting, and carrying’ â€" This relates to the core competencies of physical fitness and discipline.As you can see, a wide range of competencies have been covered here. All of these are important th ings to remember when it comes to the roustabout job application and interview questions! 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Jordan Cooke Writing Assignments With Dyslexia â€" Studying With DyslexiaRoyal Navy Recruitment Test: AIB Biographical Questionnaire 2 thoughts on “Roustabout Jobs: How To Read Offshore Job Descriptions” John dove says:Hello to any one that reads this I’m not very good with phone or Internet I’ve been trying too apply for a job on a rig off shore at the bottom work my way up the ladder every lead I take gets me know where I’m very ambitious and want too work hard please read this and point me in the right direction thank you October 3, 2019 at 12:51 am Reply Jordan Cooke says:Hi John,We suggest using our excellent guide on how to become an offshore worker to learn more about the process, and perfect your application!Sincerely,The How2Become Team October 3, 2019 at 1:21 pm Reply