AJM Petroleum Consultants is one of the most highly regarded petroleum evaluation firms in the industry. We take a personal approach to providing high quality, accurate reserves and resource valuations for clients in Western Canada, North America and around the globe.
These same characteristics have also made us one of the most successful employers in the industry, attracting interested applicants from junior, intermediate and senior levels of engineering and geology.
During my 30 years in the industry, I've talked to other consulting firms, where they work quite intensely for a short period of time, and then nothing. At AJM, pace is constant all year round, which is great. I like the people I work with and the variety of work. It really charges me up when I meet new people and do new projects.
Andrew Botterill, Supervisor, Evaluations
At AJM, we respect your hard work and your life. Here, your work will challenge you without sacrificing your personal time. You will be recognized for your contribution and encouraged to expand your expertise. You will have opportunities to learn and acquire new skills while developing strong personal relationships.
When I first started at AJM, I thought it’d be a great place to start my career, learn about the oil industry and then head out from there. But everyday I see more and more potential for a good career right here. I’ve only been out of school for five years and I already see a career path in front of me. That’s pretty valuable, especially since it’s something I can envision and enjoy.
Debbie Horbachewski
The culture of our company focuses on core values. Here are some of the common traits that reflect our values and make this a great company:
• Recognizing that our employees are our greatest asset.
• A sense of urgency and purpose in meeting customer expectations.
• A source of innovation encouraged by career development and utilization of technology.
• Ethical behavior- doing the right things in compliance with the law and policy.
• Teamwork- working with others towards a common goal.
• Striving for safety- achieving the common goal of our employees, their families, and our customers by providing a safe environment to work in and to visit.
• High standards of consistently providing a quality product as well as quality service for both internal and external customers.
• Communications - fair minded, open, and honest.
• Mutual respect - treating others the way we want to be treated.
• Valuing the input of others.
• Being considerate of the environment and of our communities.
• Keeping our commitments.
• The importance of work-life balance.
Striving for excellence and improving personal performance.
UNIT 5
PRESENTATION
Presentation Techniques
Most presentations would be so much better if they were prepared more thoroughly. About 95% of how well your presentation goes is determined before you even start.
Besides, it’s extremely important to adapt the style of your presentation to your audience. You need to know not only why you are there, but why they are coming, what knowledge they have, what they expect, how old they are.
Moreover, a good oral presentation is well structured; this makes it easier for the listener to follow.
Basically there are three parts to a typical presentation: the beginning, the middle and the end (or introduction, body and conclusion). We are going to look at each part in turn and present the language needed to express both the structure and the content.
The beginning of a presentation is the most important part. It is when you establish a rapport with the audience and when you have its attention.
In English-speaking countries it is not uncommon for the speaker to begin with a joke, an interesting statement or fact made to surprise or provoke in order to gain the audience's attention, to make people want to listen, to feel relaxed, to get them warmed up and even to introduce the subject. This may or may not be appropriate in your country; you are probably the best judge. Certainly humour is difficult to convey and would not be appropriate in all contexts.
A good technique is to try to get your audience involved in your talk either by asking direct or rhetorical questions. Ask for a show of hands for example, in response to a question or, present information in such a way that the audience can identify with it. You can give an anecdote, unusual or surprising facts, or an illustration from real life could be employed here.