Saudi Aramco's International Talent Quests, once known as job fairs, are changing as the company embarks on a transformation program to become the world's leading integrated energy and chemicals company by 2020. These changes and goals are continuing to create opportunities for oil and gas professionals and many others to support the company's tremendous growth.

Job fairs usually are open to the public, who may be able to interview for open positions on the spot. With Saudi Aramco's International Talent Quests, the Internet has become the job fair. Candidates complete online applications, and recruiters set appointments with those they are interested in interviewing.

Hiring managers will be in Houston during a three-week period in January and February, and unlike past years, the hiring event will focused on interviews with scheduled candidates who submitted resumes online in advance.

Positions are available internationally with Saudi Aramco in Saudi Arabia and domestically with Aramco Services Co., for research centers being established in Houston, Detroit and Boston.

This year's event will focus on three categories: educators for preschool, elementary and middle school positions; downstream, upstream, engineering and project-management professionals; and finance, information-technology, business-development and other support staff.

"With Saudi Aramco's transformational growth, and expanded technology and research and development initiatives, there is no better time than now to consider a career with us," said Betsy Chamberlain, administrator, Staffing Services, Aramco Services Co.

She said her recruiting team understands what motivates experienced professionals.

"Saudi Aramco offers rewarding careers with mega projects and facilities that are among the best in the world. Recruiting is a holistic process, and family members of candidates are just as important. We want them to know the benefits of an international assignment and all that comes with this overseas experience," Chamberlain said.

For more information or to apply for a prescheduled interview, please visit the jobs website at www.Aramco.Jobs/ITQ.