If you're talking about the Gulf of Mexico, pick an operator(s) and call their HR department. The bigger operators are very used to this happening, and depending on the luck of the draw, you'll be shrugged off or whatever. The luck of the draw being all luck- it's hard for somebody without connections to know if the company's hiring, who to ask for, and who's answering the phone that day (and what kind of day they're having). Knowledge is power, knowing as much as possible about the situation you're after always works to your advantage. If you know somebody in a company, you can get a better brief on the needs and intricacies of the company. That will save you some work, but it probably won't be the difference between a job offer or not. If that's not an option, forums like this one can be a source of valuable info, sift it carefully. |