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 have been to ISHM in Oklahoma City several times, and I constantly work with product managers who know the industry real well. We are currently trying to stay up to date with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) requirements.
Kristine's Feedback
Good start! You provide specific things you have done to improve your oil and gas knowledge. Try to be more precise, for example, you could elaborate on what you gained during your trips to ISHM. I revised your answer to show where you could provide some specifics.
I have been to ISHM in Oklahoma City several times over the past year where I...I also continuously work with product managers who know the industry well. We are currently trying to stay up to date with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) requirements by...
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