sascha 17 Report post Posted December 3, 2012 Last year I finished my Bachelor of Science at the University of Auckland. I have a major in Physics and a specialisation in Geophysics, and the grade point average of my third and final year was 7.4 (between A- and A). I also won awards for achieving the highest grades in the course for two out of four papers in my last semester. Unfortunately I've had a hard time trying to gain employment, so I thought I'd see if anyone on here knows of anything for me! I'm interested in product development, research, mechanical engineering, energy, fluid dynamics and geophysics to name a few, so if you think you know something or someone who might be able to give me a hand please don't hesitate to post below or PM me with details. Any kind of foot in the door would be much appreciated! I'm currently living in Auckland, but open to opportunities more or less anywhere in the World (obviously benefits would have to outweigh the negatives!). I wont upload my CV here but if you would like to see it the just leave me your email address and I'll send it through. If anyone wants any more information just ask. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2313 Report post Posted December 4, 2012 Unfortunately I can't help, but I must say it's pretty frustrating guys like yourself having such qualifications and having a hard time finding a job, a couple of my friends are in a similar situation so I know what it's like. All I can say is, best of luck - hopefully something comes your way in the new year! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elmarco 56 Report post Posted December 4, 2012 Geophysics + Fluid dynamics = oil & gas. I'd be looking at the northwest shelf in Australia & the supply chain associated with that in WA. I did see Shell looking for people in the naki a little while back too. Product development is trickier as you really need to have some background in what you are developing, or you need to start from the bottom & work your way up. NPD experience in one industry is not necessarily easily transferrable to NPD in another. I recommend getting on both Seek and Linkedin and taking a look at what's around - especially outside NZ. It's tough going out there at the moment so you might need to look further afield. Formal graduate programs are well worthwhile if you can get into one - they normally set you up well for a real career path. Good luck with the search. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sascha 17 Report post Posted December 4, 2012 Unfortunately I can't help, but I must say it's pretty frustrating guys like yourself having such qualifications and having a hard time finding a job, a couple of my friends are in a similar situation so I know what it's like. All I can say is, best of luck - hopefully something comes your way in the new year! Thanks mate Geophysics + Fluid dynamics = oil & gas. I'd be looking at the northwest shelf in Australia & the supply chain associated with that in WA. I did see Shell looking for people in the naki a little while back too. Product development is trickier as you really need to have some background in what you are developing, or you need to start from the bottom & work your way up. NPD experience in one industry is not necessarily easily transferrable to NPD in another. I recommend getting on both Seek and Linkedin and taking a look at what's around - especially outside NZ. It's tough going out there at the moment so you might need to look further afield. Formal graduate programs are well worthwhile if you can get into one - they normally set you up well for a real career path. Good luck with the search. Should have mentioned - I've spent lots of time on Seek (I'm on there most days). I've tried most of the big exploration companies in Australia, but they only take in graduates early in the year (usually around March or so) for the following year. I wasn't aware of this and I only started looking into them in around June, so that counts them out until 2014! I have personally contacted many of them and they have all said that they are not in a position to make an exception at the moment. I've had a bit of a look further afield like the UK, but haven't stumbled across anything to exciting to warrant me moving there in the hope of landing something. I am still constantly keeping an eye on the Australian exploration scene in general, including oil, gas, gold etc. I've even cold called some of the smaller companies. I've just recently joined Linkedin, but haven't used it much I must admit. I need to use it more and become more familiar with it. Are you personally involved in exploration? Do you know any particular companies that currently have money to invest in a new graduate? I'll look in to what you said about Shell in the Naki. Thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elmarco 56 Report post Posted December 6, 2012 Are you personally involved in exploration? Do you know any particular companies that currently have money to invest in a new graduate? I'll look in to what you said about Shell in the Naki. Thanks! Exploration? No, I have no more than some experience as a petroleum transfer technician while I was studying.... Think the Shell (Shell Todd Oil services I think) was advertised on Linkedin - which I now can't find so might have been filled. I see my company is looking for a Research Scientist at the moment, but looking at your quick summary I don't think you have the right background for what we need (PhD post grad). It is definitely worth picking those companies that you think you might like to work for and getting a pre-emptive CV into their system even if they have nothing immediate. It might end up with an opportunity you werent aware of. Good HR departments look through those CV's and go back to them when something comes up. Don't get too concerned about your actual first job as long as the company offers potential - for example I have never directly worked in the field my degree is in... Actually, I have just had a thought - what about the engineering consultancies? There is plenty of geotechnical engineering work that companies like BECA, GHD, URS, Sinclair Knight Merz get into - and some of them (like SKM) are involved in geothermal energy (as are the power companies). Oh, and work your contacts - something like 60% of jobs never get advertised (don't quote me on the actual % but it is high...). Worst case? You go back to University & take it to the next level... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NZ BMW 368 Report post Posted December 6, 2012 Well I tried to send you a PM but your inbox is full. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sascha 17 Report post Posted December 6, 2012 It is definitely worth picking those companies that you think you might like to work for and getting a pre-emptive CV into their system even if they have nothing immediate. It might end up with an opportunity you werent aware of. Good HR departments look through those CV's and go back to them when something comes up. Don't get too concerned about your actual first job as long as the company offers potential - for example I have never directly worked in the field my degree is in... Actually, I have just had a thought - what about the engineering consultancies? There is plenty of geotechnical engineering work that companies like BECA, GHD, URS, Sinclair Knight Merz get into - and some of them (like SKM) are involved in geothermal energy (as are the power companies). Oh, and work your contacts - something like 60% of jobs never get advertised (don't quote me on the actual % but it is high...). Worst case? You go back to University & take it to the next level... Yeah I've been sending my CV to many companies in the hope that when they are in need of a graduate they will get in touch. That's an idea (re:geotech engineering), not sure that I have enough Civil engineering knowledge for it, but it's always worth a try. Yeah my Dad keeps telling me that he's never got a job from a job ad, always through contacts. I've done a fair bit in this department, but I'm finding it quite difficult to think of relevant contacts - so I thought I'd see if anyone on here knows someone! Yep - that's exactly my plan if I don't get anywhere soon. At this stage I'm considering a GradDipEngineering at Auckland Uni, as opposed to Honours in Physics/Geophysics because I feel that it'll keep my options open. I definitely want to continue studying at some stage, at least for a Masters, so I don't mind going back. I would prefer to get some industry experience first though (and of course earn a bit of money in the meanwhile). Well I tried to send you a PM but your inbox is full. Hah, sorry mate. Have cleared up some room and pm'd you! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3_Power 636 Report post Posted December 7, 2012 (edited) Most likely not very helpful here, but the moment I saw Fluid Dynamics I instantly thought of the Marussia F1 team - loads of product development and I suppose physics and fluid dynamics (aerodynamics I suppose is a subset of it) - would be a cool experience I think (maybe just me again wanting to live my F1 dreams vicariously through someone else lol) Go be the next Andrian Newey!! http://monstercooljobs.com/marussiaf1team/UK-EN/ Good luck ... you sound like a very smart guy, there'll be a position for you out there. Edited December 7, 2012 by M3_Power Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sascha 17 Report post Posted December 7, 2012 Now we're talking - that would be very high up on my list of dream jobs! I'm very interested in modelling, particularly airflow/fluid flow. I'd imagine they'd want someone with at least a masters.. but it's worth a shot! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yng_750 247 Report post Posted December 9, 2012 seems to be quite abit going around taupo expect to start on 40K doing nothing at all that requires a qualification if you work hard you go up quick 65k in a year or so makes getting a job in OZ easier if you are already employed PLUS RACETRACK Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dave@nz 11 Report post Posted December 9, 2012 Hi, Sometimes it is worthwhile figuring out who you would like to work for and in what field them approach them and ask for if it would be possible to do some voluntary work experience. This company looks interesting. http://www.worleyparsons.com/Pages/Default.aspx http://www.worleyparsons.com/Careers/Caree...es/default.aspx Dave. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sascha 17 Report post Posted December 12, 2012 seems to be quite abit going around taupo expect to start on 40K doing nothing at all that requires a qualification if you work hard you go up quick 65k in a year or so makes getting a job in OZ easier if you are already employed PLUS RACETRACK Are you meaning that there's a bit in taupo in a particular field of work? Or in general? Hi, Sometimes it is worthwhile figuring out who you would like to work for and in what field them approach them and ask for if it would be possible to do some voluntary work experience. This company looks interesting. http://www.worleyparsons.com/Pages/Default.aspx http://www.worleyparsons.com/Careers/Caree...es/default.aspx Dave. I've tried approaching companies, but never offering voluntary work. I suppose it would be a good way to get a foot in the door! Cheers guys Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
