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Posted: Jun 10 2011 09:40 am

So I'm applying for careers in my field right now and one of the places I applied to was BP. As I was going through the application process for Environmental Air Adviser, they had a requirement about having three years (minimum) of experience with Air quality and compliance. I took it as addition to college experience, since I've taken several courses in my college career involving Air emissions.

My question is this, would a place like British Petroleum consider college experience as a part of the three years, or would they expect only people with prior work in the field?

As a side note, while it is highly unlikely, they replied with an E-mail explaining that by me saying yes (which I did) they are considering my resume.

Posted: Jun 10 2011 09:44 am

I would assume work in the field only, but you should say yes anyways and claim ignorance if it that turns out to be how it is. Worth a shot.

Posted: Jun 10 2011 09:45 am

School does not count as work experience, only actually working does.

Joined: May 22 2008 Location: Goshen, VA Posts: 6544

Yeah, I'm almost 100% certain that classes don't count as experience.

Posted: Jun 10 2011 10:13 am

unless you were considered an intern of sorts

Posted: Jun 10 2011 10:13 am

Well the thing is the question had the following experience and requirements. The only one that I had in question was the 3 years. But at the same time, I took a course involving resumes and telling me to put my courses where I would put my work experience. Anyways here are the requirements:

Essential Education
College Degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Management, or Sciences

Essential experience and job requirements
- Must be legally authorized to work full time in the US for anyone other than your current employer
- Must not require, now or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., TN, H1B status)
- Knowledge of oil and gas regulatory requirements
- 3 years (minimum) experience in environmental air permitting & compliance background
- Strong communication skills, ability to communicate with all levels of the organization
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to read, understand and interpret environmental regulations
- Ability to manage short and long-term aspects of the project
- Ability to effectively manage available resources and prioritize work on a continual basis
- Experience demonstrating an ability to build productive and credible relationships, particularly within BU teams and with regulatory agencies

Joined: Jun 29 2010 Posts: 1818

Or you were teaching these aforementioned classes :O

Posted: Jun 10 2011 10:16 am

Sehkmaenzo wrote:

Or you were teaching these aforementioned classes :O

Two of the classes I took I thought I could have done a hell of a better job then the teacher, what with the "group quizzes" and "Open Notebook Final"

UsaSatsui's Youtube Channel · Posted: Jun 10 2011 10:46 am

It doesn't count. But apply anyways. They're more "guidelines" than "rules".

Posted: Jun 10 2011 10:56 am

Well your resume would clearly show you don't have 3 years experience, so if you get an interview then I wouldn't worry about it to much.

Joined: Dec 06 2007 Location: Connecticut Posts: 11244

In your resume highlight the fact that you studied for several years, and then just apply. Don't lie though. Just highlight the other qualifications you meet.

Joined: Apr 08 2019 Posts: 1

In a resume you should write some of your achievements. Still you need experience to get a job. Need a job to get one.

Posted: Apr 11 2019 03:52 pm

lans Vens wrote:

In a resume you should write some of your achievements. Still you need experience to get a job. Need a job to get one.

I've been there. Need experience to get the job, but I need the job to get experience. I kept applying resumes until I got a job from a company that didn't care about experience. It took months.