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Tired of spinning your wheels? A retained recruiter helps you get unstuck and make the right hire—fast, focused, and with fewer regrets.

Graduating is exciting—but starting your first job search can feel like stepping into the unknown. This guide offers clarity, confidence, and real-world advice to help you stand out (even without experience).

Case study: To prepare for the retirement of three senior leaders, a global refining company partnered with TLR Search to build an external succession pipeline for the CFO, VP of Marketing, and VP of Planning. The result: a proactive, confidential search process that delivered market insight, leadership continuity, and transition flexibility.

Case study: Placed a corrosion engineer to lead and grow a newly acquired business unit. After internal networks were exhausted, TLR Search identified a candidate with technical depth, leadership acumen, and business development skills.

Case study: Placed a Director of Project Management to scale growth in a midstream pipeline company. TLR Search delivered a diverse candidate slate, aligned executive expectations, and secured a strategic hire ahead of an acquisition.

Case study: TLR Search placed a reservoir engineer who drove a 48% increase in reserves and long-term growth for a lean E&P company.

Case study: TLR Search placed a GIS Product Manager to lead a multi-million dollar SaaS solution in leak detection for utilities and energy.

Case study: Placed a strategic VP of HR to reduce turnover and strengthen growth. TLR Search led a high-touch executive search, aligning leadership on goals and re-engaging the finalist to deliver long-term impact in energy and utilities.

Case study: Placed a reservoir modeling expert who helped drive $40M+ in E&P software revenue. TLR Search identified and engaged rare talent, delivering long-term value for a geoscience software company.

Case study: How TLR Search helped a PE-backed E&P company scale fast—30+ hires, niche technical talent, and long-term business impact.

Case Study: TLR Search helped a chemical company hire an oilfield-savvy sales leader to turn inbound operator interest into scalable revenue. The new hire brought technical credibility, field relationships, and a go-to-market strategy, fueling growth without breaking the budget.

Case Study: TLR Search helped a chemical company build an EPC team to support $500M+ energy transition projects, hiring leaders in hydrogen, BD, and capital project development.

Case Study: Hired PhD-level stimulation and fluid design engineers from oil & gas to help a geothermal startup grow its internal team and advance new tech.

Case Study: TLR Search helped a carbon capture startup hire its first U.S.-based employee, a technical sales leader with geophysical expertise. The hire is driving U.S. growth, building energy partnerships, and representing CCS tech in a fast-moving, high-impact climate market.

Cultural fluency isn’t about getting it perfect—it’s about understanding values, communication styles, and leadership norms across backgrounds. In technical and global industries like energy and chemicals, it’s the edge that builds trust, improves hiring, and powers stronger performance.

AI is enhancing jobs across industries, but not equally. Learn which roles are at risk, what new careers are emerging, and how to future-proof your team in energy and chemicals.

Ever wonder what top candidates think before they say yes? Discover how stepping into their perspective can help you attract talent that’s aligned, motivated, and ready to move forward.

Wondering why employees are quitting? It’s rarely about money. Learn what really drives turnover and how to build a culture that makes people want to stay.

Money matters, but it’s not the only motivator. Growth, purpose, culture, and work-life balance drive real job satisfaction.

Struggling to find great candidates? AI might be the problem. Here’s how to spot what it’s missing and what to do about it.

Belonging is redefining workplace diversity. It’s not just who you hire, it’s how people feel once they join. Learn how inclusive cultures drive better hiring, retention, and results.

Struggling to hire experienced talent? Efficiency isn’t enough. Learn how human connection builds trust, reduces ghosting, and helps you land the right people.

Worried about your next interview? These 6 steps will help you prepare with confidence, show your strengths, and assess if the job is truly the right fit—especially in technical, energy, or chemical roles.

In energy and chemical industries, relationships drive opportunity. This post breaks down how to network with intention—whether you're job searching or not—and build a career that grows through real connection.