Five reasons you should be working in the oil gas industry

Five reasons you should be working in the oil gas industry by Michael Cheary So you’re considering working in oil and gas?Good choice. The industry provides three quarters of the UK’s primary energy, and is expected to double in production by 2030. And that can only mean one thing: jobs.To help make your decision, here are five reasons you should be working in the oil and gas industry:You’ll be well-paidFirst thing’s first: if you want to earn more than the average salary for your role, this is the right industry for you.Not only are these professions among the highest starting salaries of any sector, they also continue to stay lucrative as your career progresses. The average salary for an oil and gas role is over £50,000, and with the right experience and expertise, that can move well into six figures.Add to that lucrative bonus schemes, bonuses, and a host of other financial incentives, and you can see how a job in oil and gas could really begin to bring the benefits.You’ll be able to work anywhereWell not exactly anywhe re. But with more than half a million people currently employed in the industry worldwide, the number of locations you could find yourself in is unlike almost any other industry.This global demand is also rapidly increasing, often reflecting the latest technological trends.  With an estimated 1 million people needed to specialise in oil sands alone by the year 2035, not to mention those needed in every other area of the industry, it definitely shows no sign of slowing down.You’ll have flexible working arrangementsMany employers in the industry are open to flexible hours. Onshore employees often work a standard Monday to Friday, with weekends off.If you’re working offshore, however, you’ll often be working 12 hour days. You’ll usually only be working for a period of around six weeks though, after which time you’ll be entitled to the same six weeks off.So, essentially, you’ll only be working half of the year. What’s not to like?You’ll have longevitySupplies of oil ga s are not yet running out, meaning people will be needed to work in the sector for many years to come. Even so, there is a growing interest and awareness around sustainability, increasing demand for individuals who can help companies monitor their environmental footprint.Whilst you can’t always bank on what the next digital trend will be, or whether a brand stays in fashion, people will always be needed to work at getting the most out of resources.In fact, technological advancements in the industry not only mean that resources are used up more slowly and more efficiently, they also often need specially trained technicians to operate, providing those in the know with more indispensable skills and more employment opportunities.You’ll have choiceInterested in bigger salaries and the ability to relocate, but not so interested in operating heavy machinery? You should still work in oil gas.The industry is made up of much more than Engineers and Technicians. People with skills in a ra nge of different disciplines are required. So whether you want to work in business operations, marine biology or even be a sous-chef, a rewarding career (offshore or onshore) await.Why let coded welders have all the fun?Think a job in the Oil Gas sector is the right move for you? View all available Oil Gas opportunities now.  Find a job What Where Search JobsSign up for more Career AdviceSign up for moreCareer Advice Please enter a valid email addressmessage hereBy clicking Submit you agree to the terms and conditions applicable to our service and acknowledge that your personal data will be used in accordance with our privacy policy and you will receive emails and communications about jobs and career related topics. What job suits me?

The Job Search Application for Linkedin You Must Use

The Job Search Application for Linkedin You Must Use LinkedIn has been adding a great deal of applications lately and my best guess is that they are trying to emulate what Facebook and the iPhone have already achieved on that front. A few of these applications are very useful for all of us but one in particular is handy for job seekers. We already know that LinkedIn is a temple for job seekers and if the LinkedIn Corporation had its way they would probably put out every job board out of business tomorrow. So instead of being beaten, the job boards are joining up as well. LinkedIn Jobs Insider The brilliant little app I am talking about is the Jobs Insider tool on LinkedIn. It comes as a plugin to the LinkedIn browser toolbar, which you may have installed already. You download it to either your Explorer or Mozilla browser and it combines a number of technologies to bring you the best job search experience. The tool works with 7 major job boards at the moment: Monster, CareerBuilder, HotJobs, Craigslist, SimplyHired, Dice, and Vault. Once you have installed Jobs Insider, your new tool will appear as a pane on your left hand side. Now do some digging around the 7 job boards and search for a few job openings relevant to your experience. LinkedIn will very cleverly indicate which contacts you are connected to at the particular company that is hiring. If you are anything like me, you will have a few connections that you couldn’t say where they are working at the moment. This tool will pick up where your memory gave up and help you. When you get a few matches, you can go about your sleuthing activites. Contact your connections quietly and try to gather as much background information as possible.  I would advise to find out exactly who the hiring manager is and why the job has come about, so that you understand what situation the manager is in. If the best person on the team got up and walked out, the manager will be very motivated to get a good replacement pronto. If it’s a planned expansion with no deadline, you know the manager will take their time and potentially drag their feet. If you happen to be a recruiter looking for new jobs to work on, it just so happens that this tool will be very useful for you as well. Search away on jobs that you want to work on, find out what connections of yours works for that company, smile and dial. You will find the link to the Jobs Insider listed under tools at the bottom of your LinkedIn homepage, or click here. A couple more useful tools for job seekers MyResume is an application that allows you to post your resume or LinkedIn profile on Facebook. Finally you can convert all those friends on Facebook in to something useful; spreading the word about your skills, experience and what a great hire you would make. The application is available here and also very simple to set up. If you have a WordPress blog, you can now syndicate your LinkedIn profile on it and show the world your online resume. This application is called LinkedIn hResume for WordPress and it grabs the hResume microformat block from your LinkedIn public profile page allowing you to add it to any WordPress page and apply your own styles to it. The plugin is available here. What other tools are out there that you can recommend?

How Can I help you really helps you!

How “Can I help you” really helps you! This post has been written by James Pritchard who is currently a Warwick Sociology finalist. He appreciates how much his experience in retail  has helped to him to build his job skills and to gain a summer internship, and now feels pretty confident about life after Warwick. Hed like to share his thoughts on how retail experience can be a real asset in  the graduate job search. Over to James Successfully gaining and completing an internship with Student Careers Skills has shown me just how much I owe to my ongoing role in a large department store. My experiences in retail over four-and-a-half years helped me to develop examples of key skills in my application form and interview, to demonstrate the qualities needed to succeed in the role. There are many ways in which students can develop skills for the professional workplace and working in retail is an incredibly useful, yet somewhat underestimated way of doing so. Theres arguably a continuing social and cultural devaluation of shop work,  a belief that the work is purely unskilled. I recall the horror expressed by a student I met a couple of years ago on an Open Day. “Manual labour?!” he gasped, as I mentioned my shop-floor retail job. However, its wrong to believe that these jobs offer students little more than pocket money. Employers are increasingly warning that students without work experience have little chance of securing a graduate level position â€" so, any experience is good experience and your Saturday job does a lot more for you than you may think! The rise of retail The retail industry has expanded vastly over the past couple of decades as a source of employment. This is a reflection of the rise of the service sector in the UK following the decline of industries such as manufacturing. The service economy of today understandably has a strong focus on meeting people’s needs. Customer service is required from employees in almost every profession in the job market. Many retail organisations prize customer service and  proclaim that it is at the heart of what they do. In any shop-floor retail role, you’ll be required to assist customers with queries, deal with customers who have had negative experiences and be polite and friendly in your approach. These experiences show perseverance  as well as an ability to get along with people, highly beneficial for any client-focussed role! It is not hard to see why retail has such a large presence in the sphere of graduate employment, with further growth expected over the coming decade to meet the demand for  better skilled managers. Large pools of graduate talent are recruited every year with opportunities spanning various areas of the sector. As a quick Google search will reveal, it’s not all about the shop floor. Retailers offer positions across functions including marketing, logistics, property, finance â€" you name it! It’s no wonder, then, that graduate retail programmes are some of the most competitive and financially rewarding out there! Transferable skills! It is not the case, however, that retail experience is only useful for retail careers. Shop floor experience will help you to demonstrate a number of key skills that graduate recruiters are looking for across the board. Besides developing your communication skills, time-management and ability to work in a team, working in a store offers you an insight into how a fast-paced organisation functions on the ground. It teaches you an awareness of the challenges faced by a business and how it must adapt to change to become more profitable. This understanding is attractive to potential employers, especially if you can articulate how you have personally helped to overcome an obstacle or improved processes or profitability. Working with numerical data in an applied setting can also help you to meet skills criteria. For example, you may find yourself assisting with product ordering, making decisions in accordance with sales figures, or using sales data to inform where products are placed on the shop floor. These experiences provide good examples of an ability to interpret data in order to make informed decisions. Even the more routine elements of working in retail will serve you well!  Shop floor experience is a good indicator of a positive attitude to work and a personable character. Possessing “soft skills” was found in a recent UK study of 198 employers to be more highly regarded than “technical knowledge” by graduate recruiters. The “recruit for attitude and train for skill” approach appears to be favoured by employers, who are committed to providing extensive on-the-job training for graduates. If you can effectively demonstrate the personal traits that recruiters are looking for, your applications are much more likely to stand out! Whatever stage of career-planning you’re at, if you’re thinking about ways to boost your CV, remember what shop work can do for you. As well as earning an extra few pennies, you’ll demonstrate a can-do attitude, a willingness to work hard, and an understanding of the importance of good customer service â€" all of which will go a long way both in life and in  helping you meet  those all important job skills criteria. *James wrote this as he approached the end of his summer internship at Student Careers Skills through the university’s very own Warwick Undergraduate Internship Programme. He found the role as the Social Media Intern exciting and challenging and  even said it has transformed his university experience. He  was  a great asset to us too and were missing him!

The Importance of Attending Industry Events - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career

The Importance of Attending Industry Events - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career Many people skip attending industry events unless they are required to. They usually underestimate the importance of these kinds of events. They find excuses not to attend such as “I have a very important meeting that day” or “I am very busy during that time” or “the ticket prices are expensive.” You shouldn’t wait until your company or your boss sends you to these kinds of events. You should be proactive and follow the events in your area and demand from your company to attend the event. If your boss is reluctant to send you, then make a case and try to convince him/her how useful this event will be for the company. You can find new clients for your business, see what your competitors are doing or observe the improvements in your industry. Also, during the event  you should make yourself available to others and meet as many people as you can to increase your network. Don’t forget to ask their business cards so you can follow-up afterwards and stay connected with them via LinkedIn. I will give you an example to show you the importance of these kinds of industry events. Last week I attended Webit Congress, one of the largest web and IT conferences in EMEA region. I was one of the speakers at the event and presented my company to the rest of the attendees. Approximately 8000 people attended the congress this year including professionals from large corporations, mid-sized companies, startups, investors, freelancers and journalists. I was not sure who will be listening to my presentation due to the diversity of attendees. However, the outcome turned out to be much better than I expected. A famous European journalist came to me after the presentation and told me that he is interested in featuring my company at his magazine. This means free international advertising for my company. Also, I met with a few people who can be potential clients in the future. Long story short, you never know what to expect when you attend large conferences like this one. However, in my opinion, it is very important to be present in these kinds of events and meet with other professionals in your sector. Even if you are not the presenter, it is still essential to be there so you can follow the trends in your industry or find new clients for your business.

Debuts ladies get in formation for our huge Women in Tech event - Debut

Debuts ladies get in formation for our huge Women in Tech event - Debut As Queen Bey once said, ‘Who run the world?’ According to us, the 200+ young women who filled Debut HQ for our monumental Women In Tech event Wednesday night do. Debuts first Women in Tech event was an insights and networking evening featuring representatives from L’Oréal, Bloomberg, Siemens, Vodafone Group, Rolls-Royce and Microsoft.  So-o-o-o much went down, so we thought to recap the evening in its entirety just for you. Words of wisdom We kicked off the evening with a two minute pitch from each employer about the company they represented. Our riveted audience cast votes to decide the most convicing, and though the other companies pitched valiantly, Vodafone came out the winners. Then, straight into a panel session where our representatives sounded off on everything from stereotypes, maternity, career progression and company culture. Debutant  Ava, who’s been to a few of our events now, found this extremely useful. “I learnt so much I didn’t know before” she revealed to me. “I knew a lot about these companies coming in, but in reality they’re so much more diverse.” Competition time! It was time for the girls to show us what they’re made of. We laid on a substitution cipher for them to solve, with the fastest female getting a one-on-one meeting with an employer of their choice. Just four minutes later, we had a winner 21-year-old Sorfina from Queen Mary University. Her talent spoke for itself she beat our lead developer’s time by 2 whole minutes! She chooses to have her one-on-one with Microsoft and speaking to her afterwards, I could tell she’s oozing with ambition.  â€œI want to stay working in technology and I really want to make a positive change in the world,” she said, beaming. “It was really great to get some insight from Microsoft into the recruitment process in this industry.” The new way of doing things After a lengthy QA where our Debutants grilled the panelists with all manner of deep questions, the networking side of the evening went into full effect. Our girls were mingling, making friends and having productive conversations with the company representatives. University of Bedfordshire graduate Ayesha had one of the more enlightening experiences of the evening. “I spoke to 3 companies and they all invited me to apply,” she told me, “I never would have thought they’d be interested in me before now!” Another attendee, Rochelle, told us how frustrated she was with the traditional graduate application process. She found it was difficult, time-consuming and didn’t account for her dyslexia. Getting everybody together in a room like this is helping her and others make waves in their career search. Together again Soon, it’s 8pm and the Women In Tech party’s in full swing. Two girls approached me and told me that they had an amazing story to tell me. Having heard a lot of amazing things tonight, I braced for another. Aisha, a Law student from SOAS, hadn’t seen her friend Yasmin, a Computer Science student since they left their East London high school nearly five years ago. Hearing about our Women In Tech event independently of each other, they both came and spontaneously reunited. “Since we left school, we’ve been doing our own thing,” Yasmin explained to me, “But we’ve spent the whole evening catching up!” “Life got in the way,” concurred Aisha. “It’s so good to see her. Debut’s done a wonderful thing for us.” This is what we at Debut do it for; the big moments that mean the world to our Debutants. We want everybody who comes to an event to leave with more than what they came in with, whether that be an opportunity, a new friend or, in this case, an old one. Speaking to all these young women, I felt that everybody in the room had what it took to become a tech game-changer. It was an honour to be there to help them make their Debut. Debuts #WomenInTech event draws enormous crowd Download the Debut app and  get Talent-Spotted by amazing graduate employers! Connect with Debut on Facebook and Twitter

Kafka and happiness - The Chief Happiness Officer Blog

Kafka and happiness - The Chief Happiness Officer Blog I am in BBC Radio 3s very loose adaptation of Kafkas The Metamorphosis called Mr. Rainbow. Here Gregory, Kafkas main character facing a scary transformation, seeks advice from different experts including yours truly. Give it a listen its awesome?:) Thanks for visiting my blog. If you're new here, you should check out this list of my 10 most popular articles. And if you want more great tips and ideas you should check out our newsletter about happiness at work. It's great and it's free :-)Share this:LinkedInFacebookTwitterRedditPinterest Related

Words to Describe You As an Embodiment of Excellence in Resume Writing

Words to Describe You As an Embodiment of Excellence in Resume WritingSo many people find it hard to write resume when they know what to say. A person who is fresh out of college would be the one to help you through this process. No matter if you are a fresh graduate or a seasoned professional, you should look for a way to make your resume stand out from the rest. Below are few words to describe you as an accomplished professional in resume writing.A resume, or CV, or CV- the different names given to resumes, should be formatted in a manner that is easy to read. It can also include some writing skills that are offered to resume writers. When you are looking at resume, you should pay attention to details that will help you find an employer that is interested in hiring you. You can also provide the employer with a summary of what you have accomplished. By doing this, you show that you are an experienced professional that is worthy of having a job.If you are trying to get your resume re ad, don't be shy in asking other resumes to give it a read. It's best to pay attention to what others say about your resume. You can also try to look up resumes online. There are many websites that offer free information on resumes. This is the first step to find out how to make your resume stand out from the rest.When writing your resume, it is important to use the words that employers usually use when interviewing. It is not only important to use the right words, but it is also important to include a convincing letter of application. You want to use these words that are easily understood by the reader. The words should be related to the job you are applying for and you will become a more suitable candidate.Every resume should include your contact information. The contact information should include the name of the employer and the name of the prospective position. Many companies also require some reference information such as contact information. You want to include the contact inf ormation on your resume because this is where the prospective employer will be able to contact you. Your resume should include all your contact information because you may be contacted for a further interview later.You should also make a list of some of the skills that you possess when writing your resume. For example, if you are applying for a job in sales, you should mention some of the skills that you have before. Asking a former co-worker or friend might also be a good idea. If your resume has some skills that you don't have, be sure to state them. This shows that you are willing to learn new skills so that you can apply for jobs.By using the words above, you can make your resume stand out from the rest. You will also find it easier to impress employers that are searching for new workers. Good luck with your resume writing!