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rss url="http://energyschool.org.uk/feed/" link="true" number="3" The following was originally published March 2, 2012 at http://energyschool.org.uk/blog/2012/03/02/what-would-the-world-be-without-oil-and-gas/ Oil and gas are not merely two words like they used to be about 20 years ago. No one cared or bothered about the prices, people were unaware of the politics behind it and were just concerned with the uninterrupted supplies. And there were those who even then used to work day and night alike and make oil for us. Now the scenario has changed drastically. Now almost everything revolves around these two words… decisions are made, relations are broken, companies are bought, countries attacked and wars are fought. All because of oil. And there are still those who sweat it out there and give us the gift of energy. Do we ever realize how none of these changes matter to those who work hard on rigs in extreme conditions while we drive around in our air conditioned cars fuelled by the oil produced by those very people? All they know is that they have to work to feed their families and give fuel to the people. It is their responsibility to make the world a more comfortable place for us. What if they refuse to drill? What if they refuse to work and say that we will also sit in swanky offices and enjoy the world? There will be no transportation, no food, no jets, no cars and life as we know will come to a standstill. But it is their solid will and commitment that does not let this happen. Their skills and ability to work in harsh conditions make us live a more comfortable life. Lets strive to be one among them. Let’s applaud the oil and gas people and make a difference!

The above was originally published March 19, 2012 at http://energyschool.org.uk/blog/2012/03/19/will-great-grades-get-me-a-job-in-the-oil-and-gas-industry/ This week, we have been fortunate enough to be part of a seminar which spoke of the talent crisis in the oil and gas industry [] The speakers were all veterans from the oil and gas industry. Although the speakers all spoke in detail of how the industry functions and what their organizations specialize in, we noticed that everyone had one thing to say in common……that your education alone does not guarantee you a job……and even if you do land your first job based on your grades, you need a lot more for your career progression. So what does this mean? If you are wondering whether you need a second degree or even a Phd, then you are not thinking in the right direction. There are thousands of fresh graduates out there who may have the same grades as you. So why then, should you alone be selected for a certain role in an Organization? What’s unique about you? Can your grades guarantee that you will also be a great performer at work? What most organizations look for are skills above and beyond the knowledge you gain at University. Do you have great communication skills? Are you a team player? Can you think ‘Out of the box’ ? Can you handle stress? Do you have leadership skills? Time Management? What is UNIQUE about YOU? So if you think that your grades alone will get you the best job, then you are wrong. Organizations now look for exceptional candidates who can deliver and take on challenges. As one speaker rightly put it – ‘Its not that we are short of talent, its just that we are short of the Right talent’