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For the next generation mulling a career path, Sakurada “We have a lot of says that DNV – with its global footprint and broad brand reputation and recognition – is a desirable landing spot for a career development number of reasons. First and foremost, for those interested to see the world, DNV and classi? cation societies in general of- opportunities around the fer amazing opportunities to travel and live abroad.

“We have a lot of career development opportunities around globe. Personally, I have the globe,” said Sakurada. “Personally, I have worked in 10 dif- ferent of? ces in seven countries across three continents. That worked in 10 different is a fantastic opportunity not many organizations can offer.”

In addition to the international exposure, Sakurada sees of? ces in seven countries many pervasive global trends in regards to the environment that suggest an organization like DNV – with its driving pur- across three continents. pose of safeguarding life, property and the environment – as attractive career landing spot today.

That is a fantastic

The job of Sakurada and her human resources colleagues across the maritime sector are more critical to an organiza- opportunity not many tion’s success than ever before, as a traditional, hands-on, meet-and-greet, in-person business like maritime with com- organizations can offer.” plex problems melds emerging distance learning and distance working skills; aiming to deliver the same quality of service, but more ef? ciently and cost-effectively.

Finding, attracting and retaining top-tier employees is al- And COVID-19 has effectively fast-tracked a number of ways a challenge in maritime, based largely on the speci? c trends already present in maritime – namely digitalization– nature of the industry and the relatively low numbers of new which has effectively helped to change the types and level candidates coming in each year. Sakurada reckons that as the of talent that DNV seeks, particularly as it takes the lead on industry is “somewhat overlooked and not so well known” as advanced operations such as fully remote inspections. “As we a career path, collectively the industry needs to do better to are going in to more remote operations and more automated attract new talent. But maritime is changing, and the need for systems, it requires more digital competencies in the compa- more data analysts and math majors is pronounced, as the age ny,” said Sakurada. “But it is important to emphasize that it of digitalization and autonomy come to the fore. does not mean that we don’t need a traditional, core knowl- “The most recent challenge for recruiting new talent, is that edge about shipbuilding and ship operations, which is very, we are competing for talent with many different industries,” said very important. That’s where we still have the majority of our

Sakurada. “Especially for these new skills, the new knowledge.” employees, holding those competencies.”

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