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FAQs
Job-Seeker Questions
Q: How much are job seeker participation fees?
A: The Energy Professionals Hiring Event is $5 for job seekers who are members of a collaborating organization.
Q: What is the location?
A: The Energy Professionals Hiring Event is being held in Spring 2024 at OTC. The location will be in the NRG Center, Mezzanine Level, Room 700 (accross from the Cafe, above Hall E).
Q: Do employers and job seekers need to register for OTC to participate in the Energy Professionals Hiring Event?
A: OTC registration is not required to participate in the Hiring Event.
- What is the format of the Hiring Event?
A. The employers will each have a booth where job seekers can have short conversations with the job seekers. Job Seekers should bring several copies of their resumes to share with the employers. - How many job-seekers are expected?
A. The number of job seekers varies between 150 and 500 individuals.
Q: Is this event only for SPE members?
A: No. This event is for job-seekers who are members of SPE and/or the Collaborating Professional Organizations listed here. When registering, job seekers are required to prove membership with the collaborating organizations they hold current professional membership. If a job seeker is a professional member of more than one organization, they are directed to Ctrl+Click to select more than one collaborating organization.
Q: Will specific job openings be provided to the candidates beforehand?
A: No – most companies are constantly evaluating and re-evaluating what positions they will hire for and at what times, and cannot provide an accurate representation of the people they are looking for in advance of the event. Having specific openings is not the only way companies perform hiring. In the case of recruiters who represent very large organizations or consultancies, or recruiting agencies, it is often the case that they are looking to see what talent is available, and then they will set about finding opportunities to utilize those specific people in their organization or network.
Q: How long will I be able to participate?
A: In-person limits may apply if an exceptionally large number of people are present at any one time to comply with Fire Marshall safety rules, and to ensure sufficient space for people to interact without excess crowding.
Q: May job seekers join the Energy Professionals Hiring Event virtually?
A: No. During COVID lockdown, the Texas Workforce Commission granted SPE the use of their virtual platform. They are no longer using that platform, and it would be cost prohibitive for SPE to procure a platform to use it two days a year. The employers will have access to the resumes that the job seekers have provided in advance, so they may contact a job seeker for a virtual meeting if they don’t get a chance to talk with a job seeker at the hiring event.
Q: How does the Energy Professionals Hiring Event work?
A: The Hiring Event is very much like the career fairs that colleges have on campus, except it is for experienced professionals. Bring several copies of your resume with you. You'll stand in line to talk to one of the employer's representatives at their booth. You'll probably have a short conversation because other job seekers will be waiting in line behind you. If the employer wants to follow up with you, they may email or call you later to schedule an interview at another time.
Q: More questions?
A: Email us at: spegcs.mit.hiringevent@gmail.com
Employer Questions
Q: How much are company and recruiter participation fees?
A: Registration for employers ranges from $100 to $1000 depending on company or organizational size.
Q: What is the location?
A: The Energy Professionals Hiring Event is being held in Spring 2024 at OTC. The location will be in the NRG Center, Mezzanine Level, Room 700 (accross from the Cafe, above Hall E).
Q: Do employers and job seekers need to register for OTC to participate in the Energy Professionals Hiring Event?
A: OTC registration is not required to participate in the Hiring Event.
Q: Will there be booth assistance available?
A: Yes SPE-GCS Energy Professionals Hiring Event Planning Committee provides support before, during, and after the event. No forklifts – bring your lightweight booth.
Q: How will you advertise the event to job seekers?
A: SPE-GCS promotes the Hiring Event by collaborating with other industry organizations, oil & gas media, and selected social media.
Q: What else do we need to know before the event?
A: Participating hiring companies and recruiters may opt to preview job-seeker resumes OneDrive shared folders.
The resume package will include materials of job seekers who register for the event and meet event requirements.
Q: There will be a team from my organization. Do they need to register on their own or is there a place I can add them once our booth is set up?
A: Each person should register under the name, phone number and e-mail address that is best for them. If there are last-minute changes in your expected personnel on the day of the event, we will do our very best to try and assist in ensuring they can participate as fully as possible.
Booth Logistics
- What is the standard set-up for a booth?
- Booths will be furnished with a 6x3 foot table and 2 chairs. No forklifts – bring your lightweight booth.
- What time do we need to come to prepare the booth?
- For Employers, the venue opens at 7:30 am the day of the event. Please make certain at least one company representative is available to work at the booth for the entire event.
Q: What’s the schedule on the day of the event?
Schedule - May 9, 2024:
- 0730 CDT - Employer Booth Set-Up Open
- 1000 - 1400 CDT - Job Fair
- 1400 - 1500 CDT - Tear Down
Q: What are the shipping instructions?
A. Shipping information can be found here
Q: More questions?
A: Email us at: spegcs.mit.hiringevent@gmail.com
Collaborating Organization Questions
Q: More questions?
A: Email us at: spegcs.mit.hiringevent@gmail.com