The Problem: A Resume That Didn't Reflect the Real Value

When Raj (name changed), a seasoned mechanical engineer with over 14 years in upstream and downstream operations, decided to pivot toward Saudi Arabia's thriving oil & gas industry, he expected opportunities to pour in.

But despite strong field exposure, project experience in refineries, and certifications in piping and pressure systems, the interview calls weren't coming. Something wasn't right.

"My resume had the facts. But it didn't have the story. It looked outdated, lacked structure, and didn't feel aligned with what global recruiters expect."

That's when Raj discovered Prosumely, through a LinkedIn recommendation. Within days, his career narrative took a major turn.

The Assignment: Understand What Employers in KSA Want

Raj signed up for the ATS Resume Writing Service, aiming to stand out in a hyper-competitive energy sector.

The Prosumely team immediately began dissecting:

Raj's current resume

Job postings from Aramco, Sabic, and Petro Rabigh

Core keywords in project management, EPCM, and plant maintenance

Regional compliance norms and leadership expectations

The Transformation: Technical. Tactical. Targeted.

Step 1: Role Repositioning

• Defined Raj's profile as a Mechanical Project Lead with cross-border exposure
• Elevated his narrative from tasks to strategic impact and operations oversight

Step 2: Region-Specific Keywords

• Added Saudi Arabia-relevant terms like "ARAMCO Standards," "SABIC Compliance," "SAP-PM Modules," and "Turnaround Maintenance Planning"
• Mapped keywords from KSA job boards (Bayt, Naukrigulf, LinkedIn Gulf)

Step 3: Executive Formatting & Flow

• Modernized the resume layout for a clean, command-driven visual hierarchy
• Introduced strong metrics: "Led shutdown of 3 processing units saving $1.2M," "Reduced unplanned downtime by 36%"
• Emphasized leadership: vendor negotiations, compliance audits, team mentoring

What made the biggest difference?

Grammar Review process ensured every sentence Raj presented was crisp, clear, and error-free—leaving no room for ambiguity.

Quantified Impact tied his experience to measurable KPIs, making his results impossible to ignore.

Action Verbs like "orchestrated," "engineered," and "streamlined" breathed life into formerly dull bullet points.

EES Formatting approach gave Raj's resume a structured presentation that made each section easy to scan and compelling to read.

"They didn't just rewrite my resume. They rebranded my experience."

The Results: High-Impact Resume. Instant Credibility.

After receiving his new resume:

Raj applied to four key roles in Saudi Arabia's eastern province

Within 10 days, he got interview calls from two global contractors

Recruiters specifically complimented the clarity, structure, and relevance of his resume

He was so impressed, he referred two of his peers from the oil & gas field.

"This resume finally sounds like me, but at a global level. It's professional, sharp, and speaks the language of decision-makers."

Keywords We Used to Align with Saudi Job Market

"ARAMCO Approved Vendor"

"EPCM Project Oversight"

"Shutdown & Turnaround Management"

"Downstream Operations Supervision"

"SABIC Plant Compliance"

"Maintenance & Reliability Engineering"

"Rotating Equipment Overhaul"

"Commissioning & Start-Up Coordination"

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What Prosumely Delivers in Every Resume

When Prosumely rewrites your resume, it's more than words — it's a full career presentation system designed for outcomes:

ATS Compatibility – Optimized for tracking systems used by top recruiters

Quantified Impact – Every bullet includes data-driven achievements

Keywords – Tailored to job roles, locations, and industries

Visually Appealing Design – Clean layouts with professional aesthetics

Active Voice Formatting – Engaging and authoritative tone

EES Formatting – Structured with Effective, Elegant, and Strategic layouts

Grammar Review – Error-free, polished content

Structure & Consistency – Logical flow and formatting

Strengthening Content – Enhanced to bring out your value

Action Verbs – Energizing your experience with dynamic language

Why It Worked

Raj's original resume showed experience, but lacked presentation and region alignment.

Prosumely fixed that by:

Localizing language to Saudi oil & gas norms

Embedding high-relevance KPIs and results

Designing a layout suited for Gulf recruiters and ATS filters

Applying Structure & Consistency to ensure logical storytelling from start to finish

Incorporating Strengthening Content strategies to enhance credibility across leadership points

The result? A confident, career-ready, region-ready resume.

About Prosumely

Prosumely is India's trusted resume writing and career branding platform helping professionals break into international markets. We specialize in creating industry-specific, keyword-enriched, ATS-optimized resumes that open doors in regions like Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Qatar.

With proven results across oil & gas, construction, engineering, finance, and tech, Prosumely helps turn raw experience into polished opportunity.

Explore more at www.prosumely.com

From Generic to Global: Saudi Arabia Oil & Gas Breakthrough