Careers Resources

Careers Resources

Exploration

Prospects Profile: Geochemist

Detailed information on a specific job role from the Prospects website. Information is available on the activities of the role, salary, conditions, entry requirements, training, career development, typical employers/vacancy sources, case studies, contacts and resources.

Prospects Profile: Geophysicist

Detailed information on a specific job role from the Prospects website. Information is available on the activities of the role, salary, conditions, entry requirements, training, career development, typical employers/vacancy sources, case studies, contacts and resources.

Prospects Profile: Geoscientist

Detailed information on a specific job role from the Prospects website. Information is available on the activities of the role, salary, conditions, entry requirements, training, career development, typical employers/vacancy sources, case studies, contacts and resources.

Prospects Profile: Hydrogeologist

Detailed information on a specific job role from the Prospects website. Information is available on the activities of the role, salary, conditions, entry requirements, training, career development, typical employers/vacancy sources, case studies, contacts and resources.

Prospects Profile: Mudlogger

Detailed information on a specific job role from the Prospects website. Information is available on the activities of the role, salary, conditions, entry requirements, training, career development, typical employers/vacancy sources, case studies, contacts and resources.

Prospects Profile: Wellsite Geologist

Detailed information on a specific job role from the Prospects website. Information is available on the activities of the role, salary, conditions, entry requirements, training, career development, typical employers/vacancy sources, case studies, contacts and resources.

Offshore Energies UK (OE UK)

Representative organisation for the UK offshore energy industry. Their website has information on the latest issues affecting the sector as well as a listing of forthcoming events.

Rigzone

Recruitment website for the oil industry with jobs in the UK and world-wide.

Energy Web

Portal which supplies information on the Energy Sector such as Oil, Petrochemicals, Renewables and Energy Conservation. Includes a jargon buster, company directory, news & events.

Pegasus Oil, Gas and Renewable Energy Directory

Search for companies working in the energy industry in the UK and world-wide.

Green Jobs

Search for the latest environmental and renewable energy opportunities in a range of sectors, including agriculture, conservation, forestry, engineering, renewables and sustainability.

My Energy Future

Find out about career opportunities in the Energy sector and learn about topical issues.

British Geological Survey

The oldest geological survey worldwide. The site contains up-to-date on developments in Geology, careers information, vacancy listings and links to other vacancies in other related organisations.

The Geologist's Directory Online

Database searchable by geological company, specialism and products.

International Marine Contractors Association

IMCA is the international trade association representing offshore, marine and underwater engineering companies.

Society for Underwater Technology

Contains details of postgrad courses & funding opportunities as well as job profiles.

The Geological Society

National society in the UK for Geoscience. The Careers section of their website has labour market information as well as advice on work experience and fellowships for further study.

Energy Institute

Not-for-profit, chartered professional membership body for professionals working in the Energy sector across the world. Their website has information on accredited university courses as well as details of events and news articles.

Gemmological Association

The world's longest established provider of gem and jewellery education. Their website provides details of the training courses and qualifications they offer.

Lowcarbon.com

Specialist job search website for careers in Renewable Energy, Sustainability, Carbon and Climate sectors.

Mining-technology

Website for the mining industry with profiles of career roles and latest vacancies.

Energyjobline

Search for the latest national and international vacancies in Engineering, Oil & Gas, Renewables and Power & Nuclear.

"From Aberdeen to..." alumni story - Ivan Starostin (Offshore Exploration Entrepreneur)

The University of Aberdeen boasts a fantastic array of alumni working in diverse industries across the globe. In this article Oil and Gas Enterprise Management graduate, Ivan Starostin, talks about his experience studying at Aberdeen and career path to date.

"From Aberdeen to..." alumni story - Christian Gibson (Exploration Manager in Oil and Gas industry)

The University of Aberdeen boasts a fantastic array of alumni working in diverse industries across the globe. In this article Geology graduate, Christian Gibson, talks about his experience studying at Aberdeen and career path to date.