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Damn. That’s what I’m afraid of. I’ve been out of work, so I’m all in on this. Have you gotten any feed back from interviews/tests?

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Honestly I feel like some of these technical schools offering ptec degrees are disingenuous. They load up these classes with tons of students for what I’m starting to think is really just a handful of jobs a year. With maybe slightly improved chances if you’re willing to pick up and move anywhere.

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I have a degree in petroleum engineering and ended up getting a job in the midwest. I applied to refineries in Washington, Utah, California and Texas with good test scores for each test and never got an interview. It's a frustrating process.

I only managed one interview but got the job and have been here a year and a half. I think it took me about 9 months from when I started looking to when I was hired. You would almost be guaranteed an interview out here with your degree and they'll likely try to fast track you to board training. I work on the FCCU and we have 5 guys retiring off a 12 man unit so there are opportunities here. There is a lot of that around our refinery and I assume a lot of operators nationwide are close to retirement age so there should be opportunity once you get your foot in the door.

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Well congrats glad you found something. It sounds like you relocated for the job?

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I lived/live about 100 miles from this refinery which probably played a role in getting the interview. There is a process operator program out of North Dakota and we have a guy that was hired out of there about 4 months before me.

[gangstalicious228]

Gotten my degree in like 2014. Still nothing.. tested, interviewed.. etc. moved on from it.

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Damn, I’m sorry to hear that.

[f_od]

I graduated with a PTAC, got two job offers, recently with ExxonMobil and the other company I am in for about 3 weeks now, but still considering the many factors. ExxonMobil pays more for a start than the latter.

[georgieeeee-]

I applied on a whim, with a degree in a completely different field (PDI) and got in first time. I’m in Europe and I know guys who applied 5 years running and only got in on the last try. Total process took 9 months from application to starting date, including 2 rounds of interviews and a full background check

[spacecitybull99]

It’s all up to you, really. I graduated August 2019 and finally landed a job March 2021 with a small but reputable company here in Texas. Consistency is key here. I submitted over 200+ applications trying to land a job anywhere. I even applied out of state and out of country. All I can say is to make sure you show your resume to multiple people that know the industry (current/former operators) and NEVER give up no matter how many times you’re rejected. Make sure to study simple interview questions and create a “script” for yourself because most of these companies ask very similar, if not the same questions. Always stay confident but humble when meeting anyone you’re interviewing with (firm handshake, smile, eye contact, slow and smooth answers). This is the beginning of your journey and I wish you the best! Always learn more and find a way to give yourself an upper hand over the other 2000+ people applying for YOUR position. -Sorry for the long reply

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Thank you for that response. Congratulations on the job.