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FINANCIAL TIMES Working in Global Energy

For years the energy sector has found it difficult to recruit enough young engineers, geologists and others to replenish its aging workforce View this special report

Inside this report: ‘Terrifying’ oil skills shortage delays projects and raises risks The challenge of filling posts is prompting creative recruiting, with the military being tapped for North Sea jobs More diverse opportunity stops short at prospects for women Shale boom adds to range and spread of jobs in the energy sector Wind blows wrong way for green jobs Doubts over regulation and subsidies have hit prospects ‘Idealist’ who felt BP should play wider role The Hayward days were to prove tough for Christine Bader Lego scientists join drive to assemble fresh generation of young engineers Concerns over skills shortage intensify Global oil giants face fight to lure local talent While salaries grow at old fields as oil dries up, local hiring is vital at new ones

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