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dear all,

Well it looks like no one wants to discuss the tree in the forest here. Oil hit 81 today and yet they ( the Osama Admin) has yet to move on approving permits to drill. This "downturn" in our economy started when the administration in power turn us into a "green" nation. Since I have been out of work and constantly looking for work, there seems to be a gust of wind in the woods but is it really a gust or just a mild breeze. Multiple companies are advertising that they are hiring but they hire none. They spend the wheels in advertising but no positions get filled. I say this because one they don't open emails nor do they respond to them and two guys with more experience and knowledge are sitting on the sidelines with me. This has got to change. 

Hi Jim,

I have only just read your note and couldn't agree with you more! Hundreds of jobs advertised and yet no one gets back to you when you apply. I have been looking for a new position since June really when I knew my contract would be coming to an end at the end of July. I wasn't too worried as I needed a rest and August and September are generally holiday months and quiet on the jobs front. But I keep getting mail and calls about jobs I may be interested in but they take an age to get back to you, if at all. I have had one or two recruiters keep me up to date but they are few and far between!
I would be interested in how and what changes can be made, surely its about money isn't it? Money for new projects and the economy to pick up especially in the Oil and Gas Construction area. Would be interested in your comments.

Regards,

David

Hi guys

yeah i've been havng the same problem. Even though i'm a graduate and underexperienced, i still feel i've got something to offer. I've been applying for anything and everything as all the graduate entry stuff doesn't start till next year which is pointless in my case as i need a job NOW! I have heard in the past of companies, especially large ones, advertising for graduates then they hire none. In my point of view this is a really crap way to do business as guys spend ages on stupid applications with loads of personality and pshycometric testing and all for nothing. For most of the jobs i apply to, i don't get any feedback and i have taken to speaking to people directly as my frustration mounts. I really hope something picks up soon as my savings are slowly disappearing. As for the whole green movement, don't even get me started, the whole CO2 boogie man theory makes me want to throw the tv out the window.

Cheers

Chris

Hi Guys,

Companies are attempting to build up profiles for the awaited turn in the financial market. Anticipating the turn they feel the need to build a pool of possible employees, doing so only creates expectations which could damage the reputation of such companies. However, the companies seems to ignore the possible implications of such actions. It is fine to advertise posistion, but dates should be clearly set for recruitment and subsequent approval or disapproval.

Regards,

Francois.

Hi Guys,
I agree with you all I have been looking for work as a Derrickman since June this year i have over 23 years offshore drilling experience international and north sea. I got my hopes built up 2 months ago when stena drilling flew me up from stoke on Trent where i live to Aberdeen for a face to face interview. When i arrived there. it was me. the rig manager and a young lady(20 ish) from H.R. who clearly did not know one end of a rig from another. anyway the rig manager was clearly impressed with my work history and all my certificates. After a while he had to leave so that left me and the H.R . lady to discuss salary. yessssss i thought i've got the job.then 2 days later i get an e-mail to say that there is no positions available.can anyone explain.
P.S. If anybody out there is looking for an experienced Derrick man pleas get in touch.
e-mail: deekscfc@hotmail.co.uk.
cheers Derek McIntosh.

i also assume , print media like appointment/employment papers in most of the country is part of this crime.most of oil & gas major company's have an yearly contract for job advertisements and now even if there is no vacancy , company/newspaper post advertisement and make fun of this situation.

Oh dear, there is clearly alot of inexperienced people in the recruitment section. All i can say to anyone who is experiencing this is DONT GIVE UP, there is always a solution to a problem and just keep on trying, eventually you will get a position. Good Luck!

Not only inexperienced people in some of recruitment sections, but these people have now become untouchable - a world of their own! More the companies invest in recruitment departments more these departments are becoming completely alienated: they do not answer applicant’s emails, they refuse to accept phone calls from candidates, they refuse to give the name of recruitment agency that company uses, etc.

These recession days recruiters see candidates simply as a commodity on which they will get commission. Human resources should mean really what it says: in a human manner communicate with a candidate. I am talking about London job market. As an oil and derivative trader, I have been looking for a commercial or administration opportunity in South West London or Surrey - only small number of recruiters handle communication with candidate in a way it should be handled.