Rigzone
Rigzone is a job posting site and career network for the oil and gas industry. It enables employers to reach a targeted audience of over two million candidates across the globe.
Rigzone was founded in the U.S. in 1999, but caters to a global audience. Users in the U.K. will find dedicated local pages for job vacancies and industry news.
Pricing:
Plan* | Pricing |
|---|---|
1 Job Posting Credit | US$550.00 |
2 Job Posting Credits + CV/Resume Search | US$990.00 |
5 Job Posting Slots + CV/Resume Search | Contact for quote. |
10 Job Posting Slots + CV/Resume Search | Contact for quote. |
*Employers interested in custom recruitment solutions should fill out Rigzone's online contact form for more information.
Review:
Rigzone's candidate database spans professionals in offshore, onshore, office-based, and field-based positions, from entry-level to executives, as well as business-support staff. It's a global oil and gas job board that also features industry news and an equipment marketplace.
Rigzone features a dedicated U.K. jobs page, a local office, and a local contact number for customer service. However, their pricing is not available in pound sterling.
Pros:
- Rigzone offers a dedicated U.K. jobs page.
- The site features a CV database.
- Each recruiter is assigned a client services representative to assist them with any issues.
- There is a wide candidate pool for all oil and gas industry positions.
- The platform features candidate management tools on the recruiter dashboard.
- The site offers recruitment tips and advice.
- The platform features employer branding options.
- The site provides industry news specific to the U.K.
- The site offers an equipment marketplace, links to training resources, and information on industry events.
Cons:
- There are no free posting options.
- Pricing is only available in U.S. dollars and does not include tax.
- An ad boost is only available with the bulk job posting packages.
- The site lacks social media sharing.
- Pricing is high when compared to other sites, such as Energy Jobline.
Reputation:
There are some mixed reviews on Reddit that discuss whether Rigzone is useful for entry-level candidates.
How to Post a Job on Rigzone:
Four easy steps for posting a job on Rigzone.
Posting a job on Rigzone.
Go to the "Recruitment" section.
Hover over the "Recruitment" tab toward the right-hand side of the screen and click on "Post Job."
Sign in or create an account.
Existing users can sign in via this page, while new users first need to create an account by filling in the required fields and clicking on "Register Today" just below the green "LOGIN" button.
Post your job ad.
Once signed in to your "Recruiters" account, you'll be able to purchase job posting credits, as well as create, preview, and submit your job listing via the "Recruiter Dashboard." Start by selecting "Post Job," whereafter you'll be guided through the process. By clicking on "Save Job," your job advert will be displayed live on Rigzone.
Rigzone vs. Energy Jobline:
While both Rigzone and Energy Jobline are global job boards, Rigzone caters to the oil and gas industry and Energy Jobline to renewables, nuclear power, and EV, battery, and fusion technologies. The two sites have similar features, such as a CV database, but their pricing is very different. Energy Jobline's pricing is in pounds while Rigzone's is in U.S. dollars.
Rigzone vs. Energy People:
Energy People and Rigzone are global job boards for the energy industry with industry news. However, where Rigzone features a dedicated U.K. news page, Energy People lacks this feature and requires users to search for U.K.-based news. Energy People does offer social media marketing with their gold and platinum plans, which Rigzone lacks.
Rigzone vs. OilJobFinder:
OilJobFinder is similar to Rigzone in that it caters exclusively to the oil and gas industry with a jobs board and information on the industry. Both are global sites that feature location search filters. However, OilJobFinder offers multiple language options, which Rigzone lacks. Rigzone does detail their pricing but OilJobFinder doesn't.
Key Information
Legal Name | Rigzone.com, Inc. |
Founder | David W. Kent |
Founding Date | Jan 01, 1999 |
Address | Telephone House, 69/77 Paul St., London EC2A 4NW |
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FAQs:
How can I create a Rigzone account to post jobs?
- Go to the Rigzone home page.
- Hover over the "Recruiters" tab.
- Select "Recruiter Dashboard" from the drop-down menu.
- Click on the green "Register Today" button.
- Complete the online form.
- Click on "CREATE ACCOUNT."
How can I edit a Rigzone job posting?
- Go to your Rigzone dashboard.
- Click on "Jobs."
- Select the job you would like to edit.
- When you're happy with your changes, click on "Save Job."
How can I delete a Rigzone job posting?
- Go to your Rigzone dashboard.
- Click on "Jobs."
- Select the job you would like to delete.
- Click on the "Delete" icon next to it to deactivate your posting.