Five Year Jobs Outlook for the Power Generation Field
The demand for electrical power is ever growing. As the world gets more plugged in, the infrastructure to support that demand keeps increasing. With that growth, does that mean an increase in jobs in the power generation industry? It all depends on where you look. In general the job outlook is steady. Due to the recent deregulation of the power generation industry in the US, there are still several realignments that are taking place that are making the job outlook…
Five Year Jobs Outlook for the Power Generation Field
The demand for electrical power is ever growing. As the world gets more plugged in, the infrastructure to support that demand keeps increasing. With that growth, does that mean an increase in jobs in the power generation industry? It all depends on where you look. In general the job outlook is steady. Due to the recent deregulation of the power generation industry in the US, there are still several realignments that are taking place that are making the job outlook…
Energy in Manufacturing – Career Outlook
Energy is essential to the manufacturing Industry. In fact, to manufacture anything, a reliable energy supply as well as the ability to convert and control that supply is necessary. Factories are full of devices requiring energy, in all forms, to operate. In some facilities, energy comes in the form of electricity while others also use heat, steam and pressure. Some plants burn carbon based products such as coal, oil or plant waste to transform energy into a usable form while…
Power Systems Engineering – A Career for the Future
As the demand for electrical power increases worldwide, does this translate into an increase in jobs in power systems engineering? Are the career opportunities going to grow along with the increase in demand for electricity? The electrical power system, often called the “wires side” of the power industry is the network of equipment and cabling that facilitates the movement and delivery of electrical power from the generators to homes, commercial and industrial customers. It is comprised of a complex network…
Thank You Note After the Interview – A Key Ingredient to Getting Hired
Do you follow-up with a thank you note after an interview? If the answer is no, you may be jeopardizing your chance of landing the job. A follow-up thank you note is a must. According to Forbes, failure to follow-up after a potential employer has given you the courtesy of an interview can often be a deciding factor in rejecting a candidate who might otherwise be an excellent fit for the position. Forbes goes on to report the best way…
Employment Outlook for Entry Level Positions in the Oil and Gas Industry
While the economy continues its slow march to recovery since the 2008 recession, thousands of graduates entering the workforce are wondering where they might find employment. While most industries seem hesitant to hire inexperienced workers, that is not true of the oil and gas industry. Retirement of an Aging Workforce in Oil and Gas In terms of hiring, the oil and gas industry had been slowing since its last boom in the 1980’s. Peaking around 1982 with close to 900,000…