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Stand Out as a Drilling Jobseeker amid the Covid-19 Hiring Slump

Tips to Connect with Hiring Managers, Highlight Transferable Skills
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Jessica Alexander
January 11, 2021
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Tips for how to tailor a resume, highlight transferable skills and connect with decision-makers.
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Dave Bowers

Fall Protection 101 for Drilling Jobs

What Are the Requirements, Features of Common PFA Devices?
Dave Bowers
Dave Bowers
January 8, 2021
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Personal fall-arrest systems require training, inspection to safeguard workers.
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Jeremy Verdusco

Looking Forward to the 'New' Normal in 2021

You Survived 2020. Those Survival Skills will Make 2021 a Breeze.
Jeremy Verdusco
Jeremy Verdusco
January 1, 2021
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Use 2020’s survival skills to build better drilling business and career opportunities in 2021.
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John Schmitt

One Man's Opinion – Two Weak Points of the Bucyrus-Erie 20W

Power Unit, Mast on Old Rig Made Hole, but Could Have been Better
John Schmitt, CWD/PI
John Schmitt
December 21, 2020
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Columnist John Schmitt critiques family’s longtime Bucyrus-Erie 20W.
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Michael Kleespies

HDD Drilling — Drilling with Water Only?

Maximize Feet per Day with the Right Fluids Mix
Michael Kleespies
Michael Kleespies
December 18, 2020
One Comment
Water alone cannot adequately suspend, transport drill cuttings out of horizontal holes.
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Virtual job fair

How to Find Job Candidates When You Can’t Meet Them Face-to-Face

Companies Can Fill Drilling Jobs, Even Amid Pandemic
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Jessica Alexander
December 14, 2020
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From virtual job fairs to previous interviewees, cast a wide net amid Covid-19-related changes in hiring.


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Dave Bowers

When, and Why, to Use Fall Protection on Drilling Jobs

On Jobsites, Falls Are a Common Fatality, Injury
Dave Bowers
Dave Bowers
December 11, 2020
One Comment
Falls often rank first among jobsite fatalities and injuries. Drillings jobs are no different.
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David King

A Drilling Industry Supplier's Perspective on Unforeseen Problems

You Mean to Tell Me I've been Selling Radioactive Drill Pipe?
David King
David King
December 9, 2020
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Mill alarm on “hot” scrap iron sets off bells up, down supply chain.
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Jeremy Verdusco

'National Driller' Shortens Name to 'The Driller'

New Name Reflects Global Reach, Dedication to our Audience
Jeremy Verdusco
Jeremy Verdusco
December 1, 2020
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Magazine’s new name better reflects audience, range of offerings, global reach.
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U.S. Air Force's RED HORSE well drilling training program

How to Spot 'Blind' Leaders On and Off the Drilling Jobsite

Leaders Not Open to Lessons, Input can put Safety at Risk
Jake Fletcher
Jake Fletcher
November 27, 2020
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If a leader strives to appear they know more than they really do, it puts safety at risk.
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