QUESTION 26 OF 30

What have you done to improve your oil and gas knowledge in the last year?

The interviewer wants to know that you are interested in your industry, and career growth, enough to take your professional development into your own hands. Even if your current employer does not offer perks like oil industry conferences or financial reimbursement for additional coursework, there is no reason why you cannot take the initiative.

You could:

- Read industry or career-related books
- Subscribe to relevant podcasts
- Enhance your education with an additional certificate
- Attend a conference related to your career or personal growth
- Teach yourself a new software program
- Read established journals and websites on a regular basis
- Find a mentor who is senior to you, in your particular industry or career path

"It is important to me that I continue to grow as a professional oil and gas administrator. This year I took an Advanced Excel course so that I could take my competency from intermediate to expert. The course has helped me immensely, and I am currently looking into a leadership workshop as well."

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Anonymous Answer

I ask questions, I sit in on conference calls, and make all meetings that I can on the growing oil and gas field.

Marcie's Feedback

Nice! Asking questions and attending calls and meetings about the industry are great ways to stay in the loop. Do you talk to colleagues and managers about new trends or technologies? Do you utilize any online or in-person resources to stay up-to-date? If so, be sure to mention them all here!

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