Career Development

Graduate school can have a big impact on your career, but it isn't for everyone. Be clear about your expectations and what you hope to accomplish when pursuing an advanced degree.

Christine A. Ehlig-Economides discusses what a career in pressure-transient testing is like.

Three women in advanced graduate studies talk about their work and how to attract more young women into science.

Three women working in R&D offer perspectives on their work, why they joined that branch of the industry, what projects they work on, and what keeps them challenged.

The authors provide practical suggestions for improving your presentations to management so that your research contributions are more likely to be supported.

A career in R&D is not for everyone. Brant Bennion discusses the opportunities and how he has found an R&D career rewarding.

The petroleum industry constantly faces challenging flow-assurance problems as it pursues assets in more difficult producing environments. This alone guarantees an exciting future for all engineers with an interest in multiphase flow in pipes.

An examination of work/life balance issues by women in the industry.

Cajetan Onu, senior reservoir geologist, Total E&P UK, talks about the importance of hard work.

Linda Ames reflects on how she has moved between operating and service companies during her career and provides advice on choosing the right path for you.