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People looking for oil rig jobs need to be physically fit to withstand the pressures of the job. Job applicants for entry level positions need to be aware of the eligibility criteria when submitting applications for jobs.

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  • 1. Steps To Follow To Apply For EntryLevel Oil Rig Jobs

2. People looking for oil rig jobs need to be physically fit to withstandthe pressures of the job. Job applicants for entry level positionsneed to be aware of the eligibility criteria when submittingapplications for jobs. Many people are looking for job opportunities on oil rigs. Thedepletion of energy resources at the global level, coupled with anincrease in demand for energy resources has created jobopportunities in the energy sector. This article points out simplesteps for applicants to follow to apply for entry level oil jobs. 3. Get Certified Job applicants should complete their high school education beforeapplying for an entry level oil jobs. They can also enroll for avocational or technical course related to petroleumtechnology, mine technology or engineering. An associate degreein petroleum technology is recommended as the job of operating arig requires technological expertise and knowledge of regulation. 4. Check The Eligibility Criteria Job applicants should check if they meet the age eligibility criteriafor the job. A majority of entry level jobs in the energy sectorspecify eighteen years as the minimum age for landing a job. 5. Get A Physical Fitness Certificate Job applicants should obtain a physical fitness certificate from aphysician. Many energy companies insist on a physical fitnesscertificate from applicants to ascertain the fitness levels of acandidate because entry level jobs require significant physicalstrength. Oil and gas exploration sites operate all yearround, irrespective of the weather conditions and are often locatedin places which offer limited treatment options. 6. Be Ready For Background Checks Energy companies do background checks on applicants. U.S.regulations require job applicants to obtain a TransportationWorker Identification Credential (TWIC) to work on oil rigs in theU.S. Applicants need to go through a U.S. Transportation SecurityAdministration security threat assessment to obtain a TWIC whichincludes biometric, criminal and biographical background checks. 7. Prepare A Resume Job applicants should create a professional resume. A resumesoftware program or other sample resumes found online should beutilized. Employers look for relevant prior work experience ofapplicants when considering them for a job. Avoid using graphicsand difficult-to-read fonts when preparing a resume.Certifications, work achievements, internships and awardsreceived should be included on the resume. 8. Search And Apply For Jobs The final step is to apply for entry level jobs by searching for thesejobs in various job portals. Submit resume on the websites ofleading energy companies and follow guidelines for the jobapplication. Applicants should register their resumes with reputedrecruiting firms or HR firms related to the energy sector. This willimprove the chances of landing a job in the energy sector. Mostcompanies rely on recruiting firms to find and hire workers. Job applicants need to be aware of the eligibility criteria andobtain necessary certification to increase the chances of landingan interview for oil rigging jobs. This article points out useful stepsto follow to apply for entry level jobs on oil rigs or the energysector.