Whether you are exploring your next move or simply want to stay informed within the job market, AAPG’s Career Series provides practical tips and resources meant to help you stand out and stay ahead. These free webinars feature experts within the energy sector, each of whom offers clear guidance and useful tools to make the next step in your career.
Register at each of the forms linked below to listen to expert insights on the hiring process free and on-demand.
Episode 1: Understanding Today’s Market
Résumé, LinkedIn, and Career Strategy Consultant Amanda Rico and Executive Search Consultant Laura Preng share the realities of today’s hiring environment and what it means for energy and geoscience professionals.
They cover:
How recent acquisitions and reorganizations are affecting hiring and retention
Creating a strategy for your career transition
What recruiters are looking for now and how to stand out in a competitive market
Register here to watch on demand.
Episode 2: Résumé and LinkedIn Strategy
Amanda Rico, PhD, offers guidance and tips to help your résumé tell your story, cut through the sea of applicants, and showcase your unique skillset. Plus, what you can do to boost your presence and reach on LinkedIn.
She covers:
Résumé writing do’s and don’ts
Which keywords and attributes ATS and recruiters are looking for, as well as those to avoid
How to tell more of your story with fewer words
LinkedIn strategies to help you expand your network and reach
Interview tips and misconceptions, including how to impress and avoid the most common interview mistakes
Register here to watch on demand.
Episode 3: Nail the Interview
Jamie Villarreal, Head of Haynesville Development at BPX Energy, pulls back the curtain on how hiring decisions are really made and what interviewers are listening for beyond the résumé.
We’ll explore the subtle signals that separate strong candidates from those who simply “sound good,” including how to communicate technical skills and impact, demonstrate judgment, handle tough questions, and prepare in ways that truly stand out. You’ll also learn the most common mistakes even seasoned candidates make — and how to avoid accidentally leveling yourself with the competition.
We will cover:
• What interviewers really listen for beyond experience
• How candidates stand out when qualifications are similar
• The difference between polish and substance
• How to discuss failures, gaps, and tradeoffs with confidence
Register here to watch on demand.