Three Overused Words You Should Avoid on Management Resumes Resumes are meant to engage potential employers, providing a straightforward, but intriguing representation of your management skills. Well-placed keywords are an important part of getting noticed, but overloading management resumes with vague adjectives makes it difficult for employers to weigh your experience and abilities against other… Read more »
According to the Bureau of Labor statistics, 2013 saw more than 10,000 jobs added to the energy sector, making it one of the fastest growing industries in the country. The market for top professionals is increasingly competitive as the demand for seasoned energy talent lags behind the supply. An expert industry recruiter can be your… Read more »
5 Reasons to Say Thank You More Often We all know that it’s polite to say thank you for gifts and favors received. However, there’s no reason to interpret that narrowly or to be stingy in giving thanks. In the workplace, saying thank you is more than good manners – it builds morale and motivates… Read more »
How to Recognize Stress in the Workplace: 4 Signs You Need to Watch For Managing a group of employees is never easy. While managing employees in the energy sector comes with a unique set of challenges, some management challenges are universal. As a manager, it’s your job to make sure that you are utilizing every… Read more »
Issues related to workforce development, retention and recruitment are leading power generators to think creatively about staff and how resources can best be deployed. Three areas that are gaining attention are talent identification and retention, cause and effect training and re-population and bench-strength recruiting. Strategies exist that can help address critical workforce needs. Talent… Read more »
You know the old saying, “when the going gets tough, the tough become successful”? Okay, well that may not be the exact saying but nonetheless it’s true. Even though our economy has hit a few rough patches over the past few years and the energy sector specifically has had to deal with hard times, some… Read more »
Going green is a lot more than just a marketing catchphrase, it’s a major factor in the energy sector. As regulations continue to slow growth of coal power generating facilities, we are now facing a new, greener reality. We saw this new reality enforced as 2013 numbers were released showing coal accounting for only 10%… Read more »
The energy sector is absolutely booming and there is a high demand for experienced, top-tier talent. With this level of demand, the supply of readily available, easily recruitable talent is shrinking. There is, however, a remedy – recruiting passive candidates. This is especially beneficial for your company when you can attract passive talent from your… Read more »
According to the Bureau of Labor statistics, 2013 saw more than 10,000 jobs added to the energy sector, making it one of the fastest growing industries in the country. The market for top professionals is increasingly competitive as the demand for seasoned energy talent lags behind the supply. An expert industry recruiter can be your… Read more »
Energy consumption is on the rise, and it is predicted to grow by 56% by 2040. Therefore, the oil & gas and power industries must find people with the right skills to support this growth. However, relatively few students are opting to study science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) subjects, despite the fact that the… Read more »
