To the point of frustration :(

[mrhasan]

Originally Posted by JmeJReefer

Oil and gas companies are bracing for an economic disaster in the near future. As are many sectors of the economy. Something's brewing and the public is being left in the dark....
You could try for some Union work?
I gave up university because of the very reason stated. An overpriced piece of paper that can't guarantee employment. Too many friends with masters and degrees in various fields doing work they didn't train for...!
I feel education in this day and age is nothing more than a cash grab and social conditioning....
Good luck on the hunt!!!!


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I am not aware of union works. Can you please tell me a bit about it?

I do agree with you, oil companies have always been volatile and their future is unpredictable too. I am even ready to work for something that is not directly related to my field (I go by the motto of "love what you do") but even that is hard to get.

Originally Posted by sphelps

Pretty much every engineering company in this city is hiring, especially EPCM companies. The problem is nobody wants EITs, they need experience as there's already a huge lack of that in the industry at this time. All the good senior engineers have retired and we're left with this gap between generations and these new "seniors" have zero desire to mentor anyone. It's really a huge problem that's going to have huge consequences. The odd time a new EIT is hired it's usually a referral so basically it's who you know. Also believe it or not a masters degree or PhD tends to send mixed signals in this industry which will ultimately get your resume put in the wrong pile. I'm not sure what your thesis was on but the "energy policy" also may come off in a negative way in terms of oil and gas companies, again especially in the EPCM world. Keep in mind people only read the headlines on resumes and red flags are easily lifted.

My best advice is revise your resume, professionally. I know a guy that almost guarantees results. I'll PM you his info, it's money well spent.

Yah I have been targeting EPCM companies but it is hard to get response from them unless you know someone. I emailed someone and he enthusiastically asked me for my resume within 2 hours of the email but haven't heard back from him ever since. I have tried following up with him but he seemed to ignore my email so I stopped bothering him. I will PM you more details about my thesis.

Originally Posted by Dearth

The pulp and paper sector my industry is always hiring because we keep losing people to the sands

I will PM you.

[whatcaneyedo]

After a few hundred failed attempts at getting a job in anything 'business' with a BComm I went back to school and took a pre-apprenticeship Carpentry course. Now I'm a Red Seal and have little to no problem finding well paying work cutting boards and hammering nails out in the rain and mud. I believe that I could have found work relevant to my university education but it would have required moving to a smaller less-desireable town further north. Go back to school, relocate or perhaps start your own business if you're the entrepreneurial type. Thats all I've got.

[intarsiabox]

Have you tried electrical contractor companies such as PCL Intracon or Chemco? They hire electrical engineers and techs and are always expanding. They pay very well but keep in mind that they want people who are willing to spend a lot of time in the field and sitting in the office estimating doesn't earn you nearly as much money.