Year on year, Asia is setting ambitious targets for growth within the wind power market. Because of this, there is a high demand for engineers with a range of technical skills. But, the sector is still young and the engineers with the required skill sets don’t necessarily have a background in wind meaning companies are having to look outside for the skills they need.

But how easy is it, to transition into the wind sector? And what makes an engineer the ideal candidate if they don’t have industry experience?

To answer these questions, Charlie Delaume, NES Managing Consultant based in our Vietnam office, spoke with Julian Day, a Project Director currently responsible for the delivery of the nearshore Tra Vinh Wind Farm. Julian has vast experience across multiple sectors and has both transitioned into wind himself and has experience hiring candidates from different backgrounds. They discussed:

- Julian's personal experiences transitioning between sectors

- What the more critical transferable skill sets are

- What makes someone an ideal candidate if they don’t have the relevant industry experience

- What the benefits are when hiring from different backgrounds

- What skill sets and positions are needed for the wind industry to continue developing and more.

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Asia’s wind power market is recognised as one of the fastest-growing sectors worldwide - the annual growth rate has increased from just 1.7% per year at the start of the decade to 8.4% per year today. In this episode of NES Chat, we go on the road to Vietnam to find out what challenges are facing the emerging Wind Power sector in South-East Asia.

Charlie Delaume, Managing Consultant based in our Vietnam office, spoke with Scott Powers, who is the Sales Director for Siemens Gamesa in South East Asia, to find out more.

They discussed:

- Why Wind Power has become to popular in Asia

- What opportunities there are for investors in the region

- What challenges companies are facing

- Where the skills gaps are and more

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If you’re interested in learning more about the Renewables sector in Asia, lookout for the next episode in this series. To make sure you don’t miss an episode, you can follow us on Soundcloud, iTunes or Spotify. Or visit our website www.nesfircroft.com for the latest industry insights.

NES covers recruitment across many sectors meaning we have supported clients and candidates across a number of industries for the last forty years in good and challenging times. If you need support contact your local NES representative: www.nesfircroft.com/about/contact

The Life Science sector encompasses many different disciplines, from Medical Devices to Pharmaceuticals, with each one making fundamental contributions to society. From the invention of the humble sticking plaster to life saving antibiotics, Life Sciences make life better for billions of people across the globe on a daily basis.

But in such a fast paced sector, what are the key trends that clients and candidates should be aware of? Especially as COVID-19 continues to impact the industry.

In this episode of NES Chat, Lauren is joined by Shawn O’Rourke, the Business Development Manager at Redbock – an NES Global Talent company, to provide you with an insight into the Life Science sector in the USA.

We talked about:

• ‘Hot jobs’ – what job roles are popular right now in the world of Life Science recruitment?

• What skill sets are most in demand and where are the skills gaps?

• What can companies do to address these skills gaps?

• How can candidates start their careers in Life Science?

• Is it possible to move into the Life Sciences sector from a different discipline?

• And more!

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In this very first Renewables episode of NES Chat, we're chatting to NES Operations Manager Daniel Brook, who is based in our Dubai office, to provide you with an insight into the Renewables job market in the Middle East. Dan discusses:

- What roles are available for candidates in the Middle East

- How the Middle East's Renewables targets are impacting the job market

- How the focus on Nationalisation is impacting expatriates

- Where the skills gaps are in the region

- How COVID-19 has impacting hiring trends

- What the future looks like for candidates looking to advance their career in Renewables

- And how candidates could transfer from another sector into Renewables.

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If you’re interested in learning more about the Renewables sector in the Middle East, lookout for the next episode in this series. To make sure you don’t miss an episode, you can follow us on Soundcloud, iTunes or Spotify. Or visit our website www.nesgt.com for the latest industry insights.

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In the era of ‘Social Distancing’ how can we network effectively when meeting face-to-face with others is restricted?

To help us answer this question, Nicholas Tregellis, NES Operations Manager in China discusses:

- Why is networking so important?

- What ways can a candidate network online?

- How can someone ensure their online presence attracts the right connections?

- What is the best way to find and approach someone online?

- What is the best way to get to know the people in your network and develop authentic connections?

- How to write articles & share more posts online

- How to make the most of a virtual event

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In this mini-series, we’re delving into how you can make the most of downtime during the COVID-19 global pandemic.

In this episode, we talk to contractor Michael to gain his perspective on what it’s like to transfer your skill-set into a different sector during a downturn. Michael has worked across the Oil, Gas, Chemicals and manufacturing industries throughout his career so is best placed to provide advice on this topic. We discussed:

- How do previous downturns compare with what's happening today in 2020?

- What is it like to transition into a new industry?

- What challenges can a candidate expect to face when moving into a new sector?

- What can be learned from working within different sectors?

- How can candidates stay connected to their original network in order to a return back?

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If you enjoyed this, lookout for the next episode in this mini-series where we talk to a company whose hired from different sectors to gain their perspective on this topic. To make sure you don’t miss an episode, you can follow us on Soundcloud, iTunes or Spotify. Or visit our website www.nesgt.com for the latest industry insights.

NES covers recruitment across many sectors meaning we have supported clients and candidates across a number of industries for the last forty years in good and challenging times. If you need support contact your local NES representative: www.nesgt.com/about/contact

In this mini-series, we’re delving into how you can make the most of downtime during the COVID-19 global pandemic.

In this episode, we talk to not one but three experienced NES recruiters who have been with the business for years to discuss what opportunities are available to candidates looking to explore other sectors.

Our guests are Paul Caton, Director of Oil, gas and Chemicals in Calgary, Shawna Leatherwood, Principal Consultant in Houston and Jessica Harper, recruitment manager based in Calgary. We talk about:

• What sectors are available to candidates looking to transfer?

• What transferable skills can help a candidate make a transition to a new sector?

• How can candidates improve their career prospects during this challenging time?

• How can candidates stay prepared for when the market rebounds

As well as some personal experiences of candidates they have supported in making a transition between sectors.

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If you enjoyed this, lookout for the next episode in this mini-series where we talk to a contractor who’s made the transition into a new sector to gain his perspective. To make sure you don’t miss an episode, you can follow us on Soundcloud, iTunes or Spotify. Or visit our website www.nesgt.com for the latest industry insights.

NES covers recruitment across many sectors meaning we have supported clients and candidates across a number of industries for the last forty years in good and challenging times. If you need support contact your local NES representative: https://www.nesgt.com/about/contact

Recently on NES Chat and across the NES blogs and social media pages, we’ve been talking about how COVID-19 has been affecting our teams as well as providing you with tips on everything from staying productive at home to raising your career profile whilst social distancing. To continue in that vein, today we’re discussing how you can keep physically and mentally fit during these challenging times with a professional golfer sponsored by NES - Brandon Robinson Thompson.

For more COVID-19 advice, visit our website: www.nesgt.com/blog/tag/covid-19

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This week is all about our offices in the Americas and today we're heading over to our colleagues in Orlando.

In this soundbite, Leyla, NES Recruitment Consultant, provides tips on how you can optimise your working day and increase your productive whilst working from home.

For more COVID-19 advice, visit our website: www.nesgt.com/blog/tag/covid-19

With the current global situation, many employers are finding it necessary to change long-standing in person onboarding processes to remote practices. So in this episode, NES Chat goes on the road to Houston to discuss virtual onboarding with Baker Hughes HR VP Graeme Marshall. We talk about:

- The importance of setting expectations before onboarding begins

- How to navigate the physical paperwork required when onboarding virtually

- How to help a new employee feel welcomed and part of the team without face to face interaction

- How to ensure a new employee has a good first day

- How to help a new employee succeed in the long run when working remotely

If you have workforce needs and are struggling to navigate them during this challenging time, please reach out to your local NES consultant via our website: www.nesgt.com

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