BLOG
Welcome to our blog page!
Here you will find insightful articles and resources to assist you with your understanding of the Oil, Gas, Engineering and Mining industries along with tips and tricks to help you to find your next role.
The Largest Oil and Gas Projects in 2025

The Largest Oil and Gas Projects in 2025

Australia's oil and gas industry is gearing up for significant activity in 2025, with expansions of existing operations and several new projects expected to commence gas production within 18 months. According to the Australian Resources and Energy Employer Association...

read more
Retention Tactics for Battling Talent Shortages in Oil & Gas

Retention Tactics for Battling Talent Shortages in Oil & Gas

We’ve recently explored macro and micro trends impacting oil and gas jobs in Australia and how organisations are adapting their talent-sourcing strategies to support growth. Building on insights gathered from our industry research – available here – we’ve uncovered...

read more
Building Your STEM Career in Oil & Gas

Building Your STEM Career in Oil & Gas

If you’re interested in engineering or geoscience, you will likely be pursuing these STEM jobs in these fields when you graduate. However, statistically speaking, you are in the minority. As Australia has shifted its focus toward 100% renewable energy sources, many...

read more
Insights from Our Latest Research on Oil & Gas Employment

Insights from Our Latest Research on Oil & Gas Employment

Patch Personnel’s fourth annual Subsurface Oil & Gas Employment Insights Report highlights a range of forces exerting both positive and negative pressure on subsurface hiring, pay, employee engagement and sentiment. This year, we surveyed nearly 300 subsurface...

read more
The Way Forward with Oil and Gas

The Way Forward with Oil and Gas

After years in the doldrums, is the new crop of investment in oil and gas set to reactivate the sector, improving the jobs outlook and salaries? With a few qualifications, the answer is certainly yes. Globally, we are facing a trilemma of energy policy-related...

read more
The Largest Oil and Gas Projects in 2024

The Largest Oil and Gas Projects in 2024

2024 is shaping up to be another dynamic year for oil and gas in Australia. The sector will continue to be a key driver of our country's economy, with a multitude of significant projects slated to progress, from feasibility stages right through to production. In...

read more
How to Ask for a Promotion

How to Ask for a Promotion

It’s never easy to ask for a promotion, but it’s something that can be done with confidence if you understand the right steps to take. Read our latest blog on how to do it.

read more
How to Attract Top Engineers

How to Attract Top Engineers

As the oil and gas industry transitions to clean energy, you must focus on attracting motivated talent to help your company lead this positive change.

read more
Attracting the Right Candidates

Attracting the Right Candidates

How do you attract candidates in the oil & gas, mining, engineering and construction industries? Read to discover actionable recruitment strategies for a changing world.

read more
Retention Strategies to Hold onto Your Best People

Retention Strategies to Hold onto Your Best People

Employee retention is a critical factor in any organisation’s success. While it is inevitable that a small proportion of a company’s workforce will resign annually, high staff turnover tends to become problematic for businesses, especially for those who rely on highly...

read more
How to Make Yourself Indispensable at Work

How to Make Yourself Indispensable at Work

Every successful career is represented by an individual who is an irreplaceable employee. There are multitudes of professionals with impressive skillsets and qualifications on their CVs, but these attributes are not guarantees against being replaced. High value...

read more
Top Recruitment Trends to Expect in 2023

Top Recruitment Trends to Expect in 2023

As 2023 approaches, employers are facing an evolving set of opportunities and challenges in hiring talent. Regardless of the broader economic conditions, recruiting talent in the resources, energy and construction industries remains a highly competitive endeavour,...

read more
Tips for Improving Your Productivity at Work

Tips for Improving Your Productivity at Work

Every team and project could benefit from increased productivity in the construction industry. Delivering projects on time and within budget – and staying profitable – requires efficient planning, processes and people management. Construction is one of Australia’s...

read more
4 Tips for Selling Your Role in an Interview

4 Tips for Selling Your Role in an Interview

Most employers know that the job interview is crucial for finding the right candidate, but did you know it’s just as important to make them want to work for you? According to a recent report by Arcadis, the number of vacancies across the construction industry has...

read more
The Way Forward with Oil and Gas – Part Two

The Way Forward with Oil and Gas – Part Two

We are at a unique inflection point in history. The grand narrative is showing signs of shifting away from ‘oil and gas is evil’ to one calling for a more balanced approach to managing the energy supply. With the dawning realisation that net zero is facing challenges...

read more
How to Write Your CV – Without Paying for It

How to Write Your CV – Without Paying for It

The CV writing industry seems to be flourishing...but why? Any great Recruitment Specialist should offer this service for free to a jobseeker with whom they are working. It is in our self-interest to do so because if you have a better CV you have a better chance of...

read more
5 Top Tips for Negotiating Salary in a Job Offer

5 Top Tips for Negotiating Salary in a Job Offer

Salary negotiation can be an awkward part of the business world. Regardless of your engineering or construction specialisation, there’s a high probability that at some point in your career you’ll have the opportunity to discuss the remuneration that comes with your...

read more
Advice for Oil and Gas Jobseekers

Advice for Oil and Gas Jobseekers

  There are opportunities within the oil industry for those looking for work but it can be challenging in the current climate. Positions are still available but they are highly sought after and when Australia’s oil reserves dry up, that means the open jobs go...

read more
The Benefits of Contractors vs Permanent Employees

The Benefits of Contractors vs Permanent Employees

Attracting the best talent within a competitive job market is key for any business looking to grow and succeed. However, within the oil & gas, engineering and construction industries, many employers are looking toward contractors and temporary workers to fill...

read more
How to Decide Whether to Accept a Counter Offer

How to Decide Whether to Accept a Counter Offer

With fierce competition for qualified, experienced professionals in today’s oil and gas, construction and engineering job market, counter offers are becoming increasingly common. Handling a counter offer can be a difficult process to navigate, especially when the...

read more
Salary Survey: What We Know

Salary Survey: What We Know

Our latest salary survey is now available for download. This blog covers the latest insights and key takeaways for both employers and employees – read more now!

read more
Recruitment Myth-Conceptions

Recruitment Myth-Conceptions

In this month’s blog, Managing Director, David Styles, talks through the top recruitment myths he’s heard over his 20 years working in the industry.

read more