Professional Opinions
Zion Lights: Standing up for nuclear
“We live in a society with low level of science knowledge,” is one of the first things Zion Lights says in our conversation. Yet at the same time, people have become convinced of the environmental crisis and, “People want solutions,” she says, and the project to build two new EPRs at Sizewell C is the…
Read MoreTom Samson: building on the shoulders of giants
After the oil shocks of the 1970s one Scottish university created a course to prepare engineers to work with all kinds of energy technology. After a 25-year international tour of mainly fossil fuels, one of its graduates returned to the UK to maintain nuclear in its mix. Now, as Interim CEO of the SMR Consortium…
Read MoreDuncan Hawthorn discusses the future of Horizon Nuclear
The CEO of Horizon Nuclear, Duncan Hawthorn, sits down with World Energy TV to give his insights in the future of the industry and in return, the effects it will have on Horizon Nuclear. Photo by Philipp Birmes via Pexels
Read MoreInsights into New Nuclear in the UK
In collaboration with World Energy TV, Thomas Thor presents the topic of Nuclear New Build in the UK for the first time in a podcast. Three experts in their fields give us a complete picture of the impact of New Nuclear in the UK. First, Julia Pyke, Director for Financing for EDF Energy talks about…
Read MoreJulia Pyke, EDF, on Regenerating Parts of the UK through New Nuclear
Julia Pyke, Director of Financing, on Sizewell project and its original approach on design and construction. “Sizewell will be built on the success of Hinkley”.
Read MoreWould you like a smooth virtual interview experience?
Modern technologies allow hiring managers to keep working by using virtual face to face interactions, but there are some things to check before and during your interview. As these technologies will remain useful, we have asked our colleagues at Thomas Thor to give some personal advice to ensure your interview goes smoothly. Before: General: Check…
Read MoreJohn Gorman: Going nuclear
Canadian Nuclear Association President John Gorman is the former solar industry executive who moved to nuclear on a mission to build bridges so the technologies can create a clean energy system together. He started working in clean energy “about 20 years ago,” John explains, “when I began to get increasingly concerned about climate change.” Having…
Read MoreThe goal of a nuclear CV
Making a CV is one of the first steps in getting a new job. Its function is to get you a call from the recruiter, says Lucie Walach, European Business Team Coordinator at Thomas Thor Associates, as she outlines what makes her pick up the phone. An effective CV has one main function: to make…
Read MoreBuilding careers in nuclear decommissioning
Nick Messenger gives an overview of the international decommissioning market, and the career opportunities it offers. AS NATIONS SEEK TO DECARBONISE their power generation, balancing the benefits of nuclear and renewable generation is increasingly accepted as the best approach. With this in mind, some nations are investing in new nuclear capacity. We believe that…
Read MoreHow to recognize and use your super strengths
The early stages of a person’s career have a lot in common with the early stages of education. It takes a few years to build a foundation of useful skills and knowledge and to gain enough experience to judge how to deploy them. Along the way we come to recognise the gaps in our skillset…
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