The Marcellus Shale is already providing a "Marcellus Effect" of increasing employment opportunities in Pennsylvania. As natural gas exploration and development continues in the Marcellus Shale, high paying employment jobs in the gas industry will be readily available.

One resource for finding high paying jobs, specifically in the oil and natural gas field is the Oil and Job Guide. The Oil and Gas Job Guide provides all the information you need to land a high paying job in the oil and gas industry.

Another great resource for searching for jobs in the natural gas field is through Rig Worker. They provide a service where job seekers can post an online resume on a customized webpage, add their resume to the natural gas job directory, and get a free subscription to the "Working on an Oil Rig email newsletter". If you are serous about getting a job in the natural gas industry, then you need to check out the services offered by Rig Worker.

The natural gas rush in the Marcellus Shale is providing job opportunities for gas exploration workers and for service industries to support natural gas exploration. Examples of these types of jobs includes welders, pipefitters, loggers, laborers, and heavy equipment operators.

One job in that is in very high demand is CDL truck drivers. The opportunity for CDL drivers finding a high paying job within the natural gas industry is incredibly high. In order to get a CDL, it is necessary to take a written test and a road test. While there are study guides available at the department of motor vehicles, there are some very comprehensive study guides and practice exam materials available online. You can find excellent CDL test and answers material as well as practice CDL tests at the CDL Test and Answer webpage.

Other jobs available in the support and service of the natural gas industry included restaurants, gas stations, hotels, and hospitatlity establishments. The natural gas industry is providing a wealth of opportunity to many people, places and businesses. Truly a big Marcellus Effect!