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Salary Data
Salary DataHydrogen

Hydrogen vs Offshore Wind: What Project Managers Can Actually Expect to Earn in 2025

A PM moving from upstream O&G to offshore wind can expect a 15–25% salary reduction. Moving to hydrogen? The delta is smaller — but the roles are fewer. Here's the data.

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7 April 2025 · 6 min read
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CV & LinkedIn
CV & LinkedInCareer Strategy

Why Your O&G CV Is Getting Rejected by Clean Energy Recruiters (And How to Fix It)

It's not your experience. It's the terminology. "Topside modifications" means nothing to an offshore wind hiring manager. "Platform retrofit engineering" does. Here's the translation guide.

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31 March 2025 · 5 min read
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Career Strategy
Career StrategyEnergy Transition

The Three Types of Energy Transition Professionals (And Why Recruiters Treat Them Differently)

Not all O&G professionals exploring clean energy are the same. The "Committed Transitioner," the "Opportunistic Explorer," and the "Reluctant Evaluator" get completely different responses.

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24 March 2025 · 7 min read
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Carbon Capture
Carbon CaptureMarket Trends

Carbon Capture Jobs: Real Opportunities or Just Pilot Projects?

CCUS is generating headlines. But are the jobs real? We analysed 6 months of carbon capture job postings. Here's what's actually being hired — and what's still in feasibility study phase.

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17 March 2025 · 9 min read
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CV & LinkedIn
CV & LinkedInATS

The ATS Is Rejecting You Before a Human Sees Your CV. Here's Why.

If you're applying to 20 roles and hearing nothing, the ATS is the problem. Not your experience. Here's how Applicant Tracking Systems work in energy sector hiring — and how to pass them.

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10 March 2025 · 6 min read
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Oil & Gas
Oil & GasMarket Trends

Oil & Gas Isn't Dead. But the Hiring Patterns Have Changed.

Upstream O&G is still hiring. Just differently. Shorter contracts. More project-based roles. Fewer permanent hires at senior levels. Here's what the 2025 O&G job market actually looks like.

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3 March 2025 · 8 min read
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