Del Connolly
"Our ever-increasing need for energy means the oil and gas industry is constantly pushing the boundaries of engineering – from the oil sands in Canada or to deep water drilling projects in West Africa, the industry offers engineers the chance to work on exciting projects all over the world.”
Key facts
- Recruitment Manager at NES Global Talent
- Joined NES Global Talent in 2007
- 8 years recruitment experience
- Business and Marketing degree
First impressions
Del describes himself as committed, honest and conscientious.
Del on three qualities that make a great recruiter: “Being a great listener, being determined and being honest.”
Del on what motivates him: “I want to manage a successful team that feels valued, respected and trusted, providing each member with the ability to progress their own careers. I want to be recognised as a specialist in my industry and deliver an exceptional service to any individual or client that I engage with.”
Greatest challenges
Del on the greatest challenge that jobseekers face: “Differentiating themselves- Most markets remain extremely competitive at present so it is important for candidates to stand out.”
“For our clients, it’s the skills shortage – within industries such as oil and gas, the skills shortage and threat to progress posed by an ageing (and soon-to-retire) workforce remains the greatest challenge.”
Talent is forever moving around the world – depending on where the major projects are being undertaken – the challenge for oil and gas companies worldwide is to attract and retain talent where it is needed.
What makes us different?
“NES directors are very accessible and extremely open and honest. This approach minimises the office politics that can be associated with large organisations. There is an energetic and vibrant feel to the company, from top to bottom.”
“We have an excellent team of highly trained, dedicated consultants who have an unrivalled understanding of our clients. We are committed to understanding what it is our candidates want from their career or next assignment and we work very hard to deliver this.”
“Our global reach means that we understand our clients’ needs from a technical as well as a cultural perspective. We have an enviable knowledge of the local candidate market so that we can identify the stars of the industry.”