Mike Wallace
“There aren’t many industries where you can have such a clearly defined career path with unrivalled travel opportunities.”
Key facts
- Associate Director at NES Global Talent
- Joined NES Global Talent in 2002
- 10 years' recruitment experience
- Specific responsibility for Norway and The Netherlands
First impressions
Mike describes himself as determined, pro-active, approachable and resilient.
Mike on what motivates him: “In business, I want to help the company establish a more competitive advantage, which in turn generates increased profits and shareholder value – and by doing a good job at work I get the freedom to enjoy my personal life to the full.”
Mike on what makes a great recruiter: “Persistence, communication skills and the ability to build relationships.”
Passionate about our work
“I get excited about candidates that have strong, relevant experience, a desire to travel, a strong education background and a desire to push the boundaries of what has been achieved previously.”
Mike cites the two greatest challenges that oil and gas companies face as: “An ageing workforce – half of the industry’s engineers will be eligible for retirement within the next ten years – so companies face considerable pressure to retain key skills. Increasing demand for energy means that, for the foreseeable future, there will be heightened demand for talent within the oil and gas industry.”
What makes us different?
“Our directors share a huge amount of specific industry experience, which allows them to be creative and influential in the decisions they take, helping to ensure we provide the best levels of service to our candidates and clients alike.”
“Through our global network of offices and established relationships with some of the biggest names in the industry, we are well placed to service today’s job seekers. Couple this with our wealth of industry knowledge and that is what sets us apart from the competition.”
“We know that our clients are seeking the best available talent in the marketplace and that there is huge competition for the same candidates – those with relevant experience on similar projects, strong education and a desire to move with the project.”