Student Workshop:
resume writing & career planning
New for this year's Eastern Regional Meeting, a session has been added to help students and young professionals navigate the challenges of the modern job market. Attendees will learn about best practices for writing a resume, tips on how to perform their best during the interview process, and general advice on career planning. The group will also explore the state of the current oil & gas workforce and vocational landscape and explore the role of petroleum engineers in the future.
The course will be taught on Wednesday, October 29th (830AM-1100AM) and is included in student & general conference registration. Everyone is welcome to attend all or part of the session.
Zachary Evans
Technical Sales Director, DarkVision
Zachary Evans has over 20 years of experience in the upstream and midstream energy sectors, currently serving as the Technical Sales Director – Well Integrity for DarkVision, where he serves as the company’s technical lead for well integrity applications and global SME for underground storage.
His two decades of experience includes a role as Vice President, Reservoir Storage & CCUS for WSP, an international engineering consulting firm, and over a decade as a Senior Storage Engineer with the Columbia Gas / TC Energy family of companies. He also spent several years as a Measurement While Drilling engineer for Schlumberger, with international placements in Saudi Arabia, Malaysia and Australia.
He is a lifelong member of the Society of Petroleum Engineers, serving as a student chapter officer, section chair, and as a volunteer on a variety of regional and international committees. In 2022, he concluded his term as a member of the SPE International Board as the Regional Director for North America where he focused was on member programs, specifically for students and young professionals.
Zachary holds a bachelor’s degree in Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering from West Virginia University and lives in Charleston, West Virginia metro area.
COURSE Summary
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Hour 1: Resume Writing
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Attendees will be walked through the fundamentals of resume writing, both in general and with a focus on careers in the oil & gas industry.
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Understanding the Purpose of a Resume
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General Formatting & Structure
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Resume Content: What's Necessary & What to Avoid
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Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
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Understanding Applicant Tracking Systems & Digital Hiring
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This session will also include a brief primer on best practices for the the interview process.
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Interview Preparation & The Importance of Practice
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General Interview Do's and Don'ts
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Avoiding Red Flags
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Break
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Hour 2: The Future Role of Petroleum Engineers
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This session will open with a frank discussion of the current and future global energy needs and how petroleum engineers will fit into that dynamic landscape.
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Understanding the Current Energy Mix
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The Future of Energy: Separating Fact from Fiction
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Petroleum Engineering: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow
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The session will close with some general advice on career planning, navigating the job search process, and how to use the skills learned in finding a job to continuous improve with experience.
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The Job Search: An Honest Discussion
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Building Effective Networks
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Q&A Session