Tell me about your education and how it relates to the oil, gas, or energy sector.
This question offers you an opportunity to provide a deeper context for all you learned in your academic experience and on-the-job professional experience. It also evaluates how familiar you are with the requirements of the job, and the in-company opportunities available to further your training and experience level.
"I recently graduated with a 3.8 GPA in chemical engineering and made the Dean's List. My education has prepared me for a role at Baker Hughes in many ways. My degree focused heavily on petroleum, including safety issues such as blowouts, fire, and other hazards. I also learned about hydrate formation and decomposition, H2S, toxic gases, and the safe transportation and disposal of petroleum waste. As president of the Student Union, I gained valuable leadership experience as well."
Baker Hughes offers several learning opportunities for their clients and teams alike. "Baker Hughes University, a learning accelerator. A unique and high-quality training experience in an inspirational, multicultural environment. Extensive and training solutions to develop talent and improve expertise to reduce risks and increase productivity. Our passion for pushing technological boundaries also applies to learning, as we invest in advanced training methodologies to meet customer needs and the energy industry's evolution. Our training solutions are designed to meet career development needs of energy professionals, with the perfect combination of theoretical, practical, and digital approaches. From in-depth training on equipment and auxiliaries to the human and soft skills needed to effectively maximize production, operational efficiency, and environmental compliance."
Go deeper than sharing your GPA, your major or minor, or any academic accolades and awards that you received. Share any leadership experience you attained from student-led clubs or other extracurricular activities. Volunteer anything you learned from your mentors or professors that helped further your career, and share what you learned from those experiences. Share any extraordinary experience you gained from your internships or on-the-job experience as well. Feel free to mention any trade school, seminars, online courses, or anything you've done to further your education as well, whether formal or informal. The more relevant detail you offer the better a chance you can establish yourself as a qualified candidate.
