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February 26, 2013 at 10:53 am #6035
rovjas
ParticipantWell 6 years since doing the ROV courses at the Underwater Center Fort William, I am still yet to get near an ROV.
I did go and do the course with out the full fact of the industry and what experience would be needed to get into the world of ROV. But since doing the course I have been working offshore, doing Geotech Survey for 18 months, Seismic Survey for 3 years and for the past 18 months I have been working with an AUV. A Konsberg Hugin 1000 to be exact.
But what I’ve wanted to do is ROV. What else can I do to help me apply and be successful?
February 26, 2013 at 7:34 pm #33908Ray Shields
ParticipantThe difference between 6 years ago and now is that you now HAVE experience offshore, AUV experience certainly will be a big advantage. When was the last time you applied for an ROV job?
February 26, 2013 at 7:47 pm #33907rovjas
ParticipantThe difference between 6 years ago and now is that you now HAVE experience offshore, AUV experience certainly will be a big advantage. When was the last time you applied for an ROV job?
Just last week I applied to Bibby who said I was only suitable for trainee positions of which they have none.
I’ve applied to around 6/7 companies but not got anywhere.
February 28, 2013 at 5:48 pm #33909John Bridgett
ParticipantThe difference between 6 years ago and now is that you now HAVE experience offshore, AUV experience certainly will be a big advantage. When was the last time you applied for an ROV job?
Just last week I applied to Bibby who said I was only suitable for trainee positions of which they have none.
I’ve applied to around 6/7 companies but not got anywhere.
I think youre expecting too much, I applied to over 600, had 10 interviews and 6 job offers in September last year. Do the research and get your CV out there, theyre unlikely to come looking for you.
J
February 28, 2013 at 6:34 pm #33910Ray Shields
ParticipantAs above, if you want a job you have to put effort in, there are hundreds out there also chasing a handful of positions.
Yes, an ROV Trainee job IS what you are looking for, the offshore and AUV experience will certainly help, but it is a Trainees position you need.
March 1, 2013 at 3:05 pm #33911rovjas
Participantcheers guys.
Any company Ive applied to in Aberdeen I took my CV in by hand aswell. And followed up with a phone call the week after.
Yep I more than agree Ray a trainee is where I’ll be and I have no problem with that.
More applying and C.V sending next week.
Innerstate, I take it you mean 600 jobs? I must be looking in the wrong place!
March 1, 2013 at 3:34 pm #33912Mihai Fratila
ParticipantAs above, if you want a job you have to put effort in, there are hundreds out there also chasing a handful of positions.
Yes, an ROV Trainee job IS what you are looking for, the offshore and AUV experience will certainly help, but it is a Trainees position you need.
So where`s the place to send your CV?I am also looking for a Trainee position,but it seems nobody wants a trainee,they want people with experience.What about for those who are just starting now?
Somebody has to give us a chance…March 1, 2013 at 6:41 pm #33913Black Dog
ParticipantYou could try The Underwater Centre at Fort William they are looking for a ROV Pilot Instructor.
March 3, 2013 at 9:44 pm #33914Ray Shields
ParticipantWell Fugro have just taken on Trainees, they take on a new batch every 6 months or so.
All the other major companies, also Bibby, are too. They usually do not need to advertise, as people are always applying to them, so don’t wait to look for job adverts.
March 4, 2013 at 7:18 pm #33915rovjas
Participantbeen on the case all of today sending CV’s so here’s hoping.
May 13, 2013 at 2:17 pm #33916rovjas
Participantwell as it stands I have an offer from a company 🙂 which I have accepted
May 14, 2013 at 12:30 pm #33917Daniel foxley
ParticipantWell done mate persistence pays off in the end, your going to love it.
June 10, 2013 at 10:33 am #33918rovjas
ParticipantEdit my above post, the training is now on hold. So no job until further notice
June 10, 2013 at 5:02 pm #33919Daniel Woodhall
ParticipantWhat happened to the offer?
June 10, 2013 at 5:31 pm #33920rovjas
ParticipantIm to wait to be contacted.
2 weeks ago everything was in the go and now it turns out theres no room to take on trainees, I will be contacted as soon as things change…… how long will that take
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