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We have an impressive portfolio of retained oil and service related clients, and as such we can offer a range of job opportunities on a global basis. Our E&P recruitment experts are available to provide support and guidance throughout your career change. You may also wish to review our Client Testimonials.
The following are just a few of the endorsements we have received from candidates we have placed:
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"Working Smart contacted me about a position which was exactly what I was looking for, and would otherwise not have heard about had I not signed up. They organized my interview for me as well, which was a great help - probably one of the most stress-free job applications I've ever undertaken. Throughout the course of my application, from beginning to me eventual employment, Working Smart have been quick and efficient in getting things done and I'd recommend them to anyone looking to pursue a career in the oil industry."
James McTurk, Marine Seismic Data Processor, Geokinetics Processing UK Ltd (2008)
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"I found the service provided by Working Smart to be very personalised and tailored to my specific career aims and requirements. There was excellent communication throughout the process of recruitment and I have found a rewarding position as an Interpretation Geophysicist as a result."
Feargal Murphy, Interpretation Geophysicist, ARK Geophysics (2008)
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"Working Smart is very professional in handling recruitment ensuring that both clients and candidates get the best or at least a fair deal. I found the consistent and valuable advice offered by their agents at all stages of recruitment very helpful. I was particularly impressed that they kept to their word in re-arranging an interview for me after allowing me some time to acquire a work permit. And I got the same job in the end! This is very different to all other agencies I have dealt with; consequently, I would be happy to use their services in the future and recommend them to anyone."
Eyo Ekanem, Junior Geoscience Support Specialist, Petris (2008)
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"I found Working Smart on the internet. I applied to a posted job and was recruited as the Operations Manager for a new startup in Egypt. The recruitment process was conducted professionally and fairly. I was kept well informed during the entire process and it was really great to be able to ask candid questions through Working Smart rather than directly to the employer. I have no hesitation in recommending them to candidates. As well, I plan to retain them in the future to help me fill positions that I may require."
Dan Bartsch, Operations General Manager, Vegas Oil & Gas (2007)
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"I was recently headhunted for the position of Business Development Manager. Working Smart Ltd was extremely insightful to matching my skills to the job requirements, and very efficient in understanding the employer’s needs, and conveying these to me coherently and subsequently throughout the process, in following up on both sides to ensure that the interview and selection process took place efficiently with accurate information between prospective employer and employee. Working Smart is a true specialist in its field and I will definitely utilize their services for my employment needs in the future, as well recommending them to friends and colleagues."
Jaafar Altaie, Business Development Manager, Ion Geophysical Corporation (2007)
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"I was registered with Working Smart for an eight month period during which time they regularly emailed opportunities for my consideration, I finally took a position with a new employer who headhunted me through Working Smarts on-line recruitment services. Working Smart always acted with discretion and professionalism, I would certainly recommend them to others."
Chris Godsave, Applications Specialist, Venture (2007)
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"I consider myself extremely lucky to come across Working Smart Ltd. International Petroleum Consultancy, as I have received an immediate response within 10 minutes from submitting my C.V on a job vacancy advertised for a Business Development Manager for Egypt and North Africa. Not just a reply by e-mail as anyone would expect, but several phone calls followed for setting up a phone interview with my new employer who offered me the job same day I had that call. The service provided to me as a candidate by Working Smart was excellent. I was consistently provided with extensive and accurate information relating to my new employer and each stage of the selection process was followed up with feedback conversations and further guidance. Their personal attention and thoughtful matching of individual to company needs invariably creates an excellent match and ensures a win-win situation. I would have no hesitation in recommending Working Smart to any of my experienced colleagues."
Reda El Sakka Business Development Manager, I-O Egypt and North Africa. (2007)
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"Working Smart has an excellent web-based user-interface that enables you to comprehensively record your skills and experience. Once you have taken time to complete the registration form correctly, your job-seeking task is made much easier by virtue of receiving emails relevant to your precise job preferences. Recommended jobs will be highlighted on the website, or perhaps you will be head-hunted. Once you have applied for a position, things can move quickly, backed up by personal support from Working Smart to ensure you are thoroughly prepared at each stage of the application."
Andrew Long, Geological Technical Support Specialist, Geosoft (2007)
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"I have been very pleased with the service provided by Working Smart. Unlike other recruitment agencies they are discrete and efficient. They are as well the best Oil & Gas recruiting agency I’ve came across by having a wide range of offers and providing the perfect match for you."
Renaud Meunier, Geocomputing Software Engineer (2007)
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"Just a note to thank you all for all your efforts over the last few months with my job application for Paradigm. It’s worked out well. I will have no hesitation in recommending Working Smart to any of my friends in the industry looking for a new job."
Jonathan Smith, Geological Support Specialist, Paradigm (2006)
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"After sending tens of copies of my CV to many headhunters in the UK I came across Working Smart Ltd. website. A few days later it turned out that it was a "BINGO". I was put on the fast track of recruitment process with full assistance from Working Smart consultant and successfully went through two-step interview. I am very happy about my new position as a source technician and truly recommend Working Smart Ltd. with their professional approach."
Bartlomiej Kucharczyk, Source Technician, MTEM (2006)
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"The service that Working Smart provided was, in my experience second to none. They handled my application in a timely and very professional manner. I especially appreciated Working Smarts attitude and their capabilities when dealing with me, the candidate. I am definitely going to recommend Working Smart to anyone I know who is looking for a job in the Oil and Gas industry."
Paola Peroni, GIS Consultant/Developer, Exprodat (2006)
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"The service provided by Working Smart went further than simply putting you in contact with employers. The web site contains lots of additional information for the job seeker. When reviewing the available jobs the format of the web page makes searching and applying for jobs a simple task. At all stages Working Smart provided extensive and professional information and, when appropriate, personal feedback"
Richard Goodwin, Senior Field Geophysicist (marine and Land), MTEM (2006)
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"I have used many different recruitment consultancies during my working life. Working Smart have been by far the most efficient and professional. Their ability to match a candidate correctly to a job, that not only matches their qualifications but also their career interests and goals, sets them apart from other recruitment consultancies. I would definitely use them again and would be confident in the service they would supply.
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Timothy Jones, Technical Assistant, OHM (2006)
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"After 25 years with the same employer, I chose Working Smart to help me find a new position. The service they provided was extremely professional and discrete. They remained in regular contact with me throughout negotiations with potential new employers, despite my prolonged absence overseas and gave expert advice on the selection of my new position. I will continue to recommend this excellent service to those like me who would search for improved career opportunity."
Jeffrey Standring, Geological Consultant, Landmark (2006)
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"I appreciated Working Smart during the period of my job seeking, and thank you very much for the things you did for me and I am satisfied with the services from you and your company. I will recommend and pass your company and service to my friends in the future."
Jun Yan, Petrophysical Consultant, Ikon Science (2006)
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"May I use this opportunity to express my appreciation for your efficient, prompt and professional manner in handling the whole process from beginning to fruition. I am indeed convinced that the entire team of Working Smart is truly clever and dedicated. I have gotten more than enough evidence to confidently recommend WS to anyone that really needs accelerated career progression."
Victor, Junior Geoscience Consultant, Landmark (2006)
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"Having been headhunted for several positions, Working Smart offered me very good professional advice and excellent service with regards to job seeking. I was kept informed all the way and I greatly appreciate the help given to me. The service offered was unbelievable and I feel I am very lucky to have such people representing my interests"
Tim Agidee, Junior Management Consultant, Landmark (2006)
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"Searching for an ideal job was made easy, thanks to Working Smart. The service made available to me as a candidate by Working Smart was excellent. I was consistently provided with extensive and accurate information relating to my new organisation and each stage of the selection process was followed up with feedback conversations and further guidance. I would always recommend Working Smart to those that are job hunting
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Uwem Uko, Geophysical Interpreter, Landmark (2006)
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"I had never thought being headhunted would have been so enjoyable and useful…but Working Smart has provided me the pertinent opportunities for major changes in my career. I was provided outstanding and professional assistance all along the recruitment process, which was extremely valuable for me. I would not hesitate and check immediately Working Smart if I were to change my job again in the future.
Je n’aurais jamais cru que la “chasse à ma tête” puisse être une expérience si agréable et utile mais Working Smart m’a fournit les opportunités pertinentes pour les changements majeures dans ma carrière. Working Smart m’a également procuré une assistance remarquable et professionnelle tout au long du processus de recrutement, ce qui est inestimable pour moi. Je n’hésiterais pas et consulterais directement Working Smart si jamais je devais changer d’emploi dans le futur "
MPAP, Technical Sales Manager (2006)
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"On receiving a Headhunting email from Working Smart for a role, as E & P Technical Assistant I never thought I would get the job, but went along anyway as I thought the interview would be good practice. Three interviews later and I was offered the job and accepted it. I was very pleased with the professional approach of the team at Working Smart on keeping me up to date with interviews and such. I was also very happy with the support that was provided throughout the selection phase and even after an offer was received"
Kian Hewitt, E&P Technical Assistant, Perenco (2006)
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"I was recruited by Landmark EAME Ltd in my new position as Senior Managing Consultant - Geophysics through Working Smart. Over a short period I was presented with a variety of well thought through and accurate matching of jobs that reflected what I was seeking. This was surely made possible by their knowledge of the industry and their system of feedback, which helps to sharpen the job search focus. I will gladly recommend their services to my colleagues"
Michael Egbosimba, Senior Managing Consultant – Geophysics, Landmark (2006)
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"As a registered user of Working Smart my profile highlighted my new position. After applying I was in constant contact via telephone and email with Working Smart and was fully briefed as to my progress and status of my application. Working Smart was very professional in dealing with my new employers and myself. I would have no hesitation in using Working Smart again in the future"
Robert Dudley, Pre-Sales Support Geoscientist, IKON (2006)
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"I was recruited into my new job as processing centre supervisor through Working-Smart. The service provided as candidate was very efficient, the advices they gave me very accurate. They are able to find the right place for the right candidate, recognize the qualities and abilities of each one. I will not hesitate to recommend Working Smart in the future, both to HR management, and to job seekers."
Processing Centre Supervisor, Paradigm 2006
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"I want to thank you all at Working Smart for the very important role you played in helping me secure my new job. You all are indeed 'smart workers', great head hunters and I'd like to say, 'sharp shooters', because I truly feel that I'm the right person for this particular job as it definitely is the kind of job I was looking for. I will definitely never hesitate to recommend you guys for your good service to both my friends and colleagues in this industry."
Gloria Adebo nee Okobi, Geoscience Application Support Consultant, Landmark 2006
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"My painless transition from one company to another their rival was made as painless as possible thanks to the professionalism and level of understanding displayed by the team at Working Smart. A potentially awkward "head hunting" exercise was transformed into an amicable transition: no step seemed too far, including out of hours phone calls in both evenings and weekends - which proved invaluable. I can't thank the team enough for making my transition to a new role, in a new company, in another country as simple as possible. "
Seismic Data Administrator, Schlumberger, The Netherlands 05 January 2006
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"Within the space of a fortnight I was headhunted, interviewed and recruited into the role of Support Geoscientist with a company in London. Throughout the process, I was given helpful feedback and information from Working Smart, and would thoroughly recommend them."
Nicholas Fosbery, Support Geoscientist, Petris, 07 December 2005
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"Having not been searching for work for a number of years, I found it extremely difficult to know where to start and wasted a great deal of time and effort on agencies who did little more than word-match my details with jobs they didn't understand.
Working Smart fully understood both the technical and personal aspects of the role so I knew exactly what to expect when it came to the interview and when I started work. I would never have found this job without their help and I am especially grateful to them for taking care of the negotiation process.
Ultimately, I have an excellent contract, with a prestigious company, to occupy me for the next six months and I look forward to discussing my options with Working Smart when it comes up for renewal.
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Tim Brierley, Data Management Consultant, 22 June 2005
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"In the past I have invariably found that working with head-hunters was a bit of a hit and miss proposition. Working Smart has changed those views. In seeking a new position, Working Smart provided me with an extremely positive and professional experience, right from first contact, through the interview process and on to the hiring stage. The position offered was described perfectly, the interviews went smoothly and all the while Working Smart kept the communication channels open and frank. I would highly recommend Working Smart to anyone seeking new, top quality opportunities."
Colin Ivory, Senior Operations Geologist, 4 May 2005
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"I came across your website looking for info on writing a c.v and am really impressed with your advice"
Jon Wroe
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"I would like to take this opportunity to firstly let you know how pleased I was to receive an offer letter from GMI just before the Christmas break. Secondly, I would like to express my thanks for the pleasant and professional manner in which Working Smart kept me informed during the time from first sending my CV, through to the interview process and right up to the point of receiving the job offer.
Should the occasion arise, I would most certainly recommend Working Smart to any of my business colleagues should they require the type of services you provide.
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Michael Hodgetts, Sales Manager of EAME, GMI (2004)
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"I was ‘headhunted’ and recruited into my new role of North Sea Operations Manager through Working Smart. The service provided to me as a candidate by Working Smart was excellent. I was consistently provided with extensive and accurate information relating to my new organisation and each stage of the selection process was followed up with feedback conversations and further guidance. Based on this very personal experience I would have no hesitation in utilising Working Smart to resource key personnel in the future."
Peter Shuttleworth, North Sea Operations Manager, Samson (2004)
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"Working Smart provided a thoroughly professional and friendly service throughout the recruitment process, with their easy to use online database and excellent business contacts, they are the perfect partner for anyone considering a career move in the Petroleum Industry."
James Andrew Territory Sales Manager - Imaging Solutions - Input / Output Inc (2004)
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"I applied via the Working Smart website for the advertised position of Business Development Manager (Seismic Processing Group). As this was an executive position, Working Smart conducted an in-depth phone interview in the first instance and presented their feedback, recommendations and my details to their client. They secured an interview for me and provided valuable background information relating to the company and job prospects. Having successfully demonstrated my experience and suitability for the position at interview, Working Smart worked very well with the client and ensured that all negotiation came to a successful conclusion for me. I would recommend Working Smart to any one looking for a new position and any employers looking for suitable candidates. I was extremely pleased with the service throughout."
Ray Larijani Business Development Manager (Seismic Processing and Interpretation Services) Landmark Graphics Inc (2004)
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"Having dealt with recruitment consultancies in the oil industry for over 15 years Working Smart is by far the best. Their personal attention and thoughtful matching of individual to company needs invariably creates an excellent match and ensures a win-win situation."
Matthew Kennedy, Regional Business Development Manager, Venture (2004)
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"I applied for a position as Senior Geophysical Software Developer through Working Smart Ltd. During the whole application and selection process, Working Smart took care of me and provided much useful information and feedback. It is worthwhile to mention in particular the professional but also very personal way of collaboration. I would apply again through Working Smart at any time."
Thomas Hertweck , Senior Geophysical Software Developer , Fugro-Robertson Ltd (2004)
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"Thank you for the email and phone call. Thank you for sorting out my teaching arrangements, I am very glad that it has been agreed. Your service has been fantastic and thank you for all the work that you and Avril have done for me. I am delighted that GX Technology have offered me the job and that the whole situation has been so wonderfully done."
Jonathan Pye, Data Processing Geophysicist GX Technology
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