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There is no doubt that the oil and gas industry is having to face up to an aging workforce issue. In the 80s, the industry went through a crisis, both confidence and financially and this meant it failed to attract new people to what had been up until that point the industry to be in for high earnings.

Because of what happened 50 is now the average age of the oil worker. What do you do? how do you attract people to what is perceived as a heavy industry. With 50 as the average, it means that there will be a lot of retirements sometime soon.

Fortunately students have been drawn to the geosciences, despite the powerful draw of the computer sciences. The companies that operate in the field of Oil and Gas Industry have seen this change as the perfect opportunity to 'refresh' their aging workforce.

A degree is not a prerequisite though, as there are many jobs within the oil and gas industry that can be gained without one. This includes everything from admin to site work

Those that join from a lower qualification level can be trained on the job and in the classroom, and are able to see a clear employment road in front of them.

Almost everyone has the vision of a man in oilskins drilling for oil, dirty or wet with sea water. There are so many options within the industry, such as administration, procurement, transportation, technical, as well as those drilling rig jobs.

While the above is still the case, a larger range of jobs is available, such as physicists, engineers, procurement. So there is no need to get your hands dirty to earn oil money

New recruits come from many different employ, many come to the industry to change career, many ex armed forces fit nicely there. The best way to find out if you are suited is to submit your employment history Cv, and take a look at what is offered. Specialist recruitment companies operate in the oil and gas jobs arena, and they will advise you of potential employment and earnings.

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