The Graduate Job Crisis: 5 Ways to Start Your Career in Energy

Today, there are over 47,000 fewer graduate jobs. So how do you break into energy?Adzuna reports that there are around 47,000 fewer graduate job adverts compared with nine years ago, highlighting just how challenging today’s graduate job market has become.That statistic triggered this episode of the Wolfe Power Club Podcast.Rather than waiting for the perfect graduate job advert to appear, we look at 5 practical ways to build a career in the energy sector and create opportunities for yourself.Whether you’re a graduate, student or early-career professional looking to break into energy, this episode explores different routes you can take to stand out, build experience and get your foot in the door.Enjoy the penultimate episode of our 2025/2026 season!ResourcesTop 100 Energy Companies: https://powerfulwomen.org.uk/annual-state-of-the-nation/reportscreens/2026/PfW_2026_report.pdfEnergy Institute Young Professionals Network: https://www.energyinst.org/young-professionals-networkYoung Energy Professionals Forum: https://www.energy-uk.org.uk/careers/young-energy-professionals/POWERful Women: https://powerfulwomen.org.uk/Solar & Storage Live: https://solarandstoragelive.com/London Climate Action Week: https://londonclimateactionweek.org/About The HostHost Alex Wolfe has over 20 years of experience in the energy industry, including previously serving as Commercial Director at Certas Energy and Director of the South, with responsibility for 900 fuel HGVs. In addition, he has led M&A activity, ran Hollies Truck Stop, and was a Director of the 5th largest fuel company in the UK. Currently, Alex not only hosts the Wolfe Power Club Podcast but also chairs The Spectator Energy Summit.Season Two is in Partnership with The SpectatorTickets for the upcoming The Spectator Energy Summit, on Monday 30th November 2026, are available on sale. Use code: WPC50 for 50% off your purchaseIf you would like to partner with The Spectator Energy Summit, please contact Alex on LinkedIn or [email protected] Our SocialsWebsite: https://www.wolfepowerclub.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WolfePowerClubLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wolfe-power-club/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wolfepowerclub/?hl=enTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wolfe.power.club Wolfe Power Club Production TeamFounder and Host: Alex WolfeDirector of Government Relations: Max AustinDesigner: Nick PelekanosEditor: Adam WoodwardSocial Media Manager: Bella Carter Recorded at Studio 55 - which has produced podcasts, including Breaking the Taboo with Theo Clarke and The ABTO Podcast