Career Development
Seven young professionals were selected to represent SPE at the 2026 Emerging Leaders Alliance Conference.
A global portal to collaboration and growth, the Student Chapter Development Workshop connects SPE student chapters worldwide to exchange knowledge and learn from industry experts, all under the 2026 theme of catalyzing carbon management innovation.
Brittany N. Cole offers career advice on how new graduates can avoid the “busy but ineffective” trap, prioritize high-impact work, and build strategic value in their first 90 days to accelerate long-term career growth in an AI-driven workforce.
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The SPE Women in Energy committee works to create opportunities for women to enable them to step into leadership roles and pursue their career goals.
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The author narrates an incident from his work experience to explain the importance of communication in technical work.
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For some members, SPE is not just a useful resource, volunteering with SPE is a way of life. This “Spotlight” article focuses on Mohamed ElSebaee, senior fracturing technical engineer at Schlumberger, who has dedicated a lot of time to volunteering and gained a wider perspective of the industry in doing so.
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Management consulting may be a rewarding career for you too. A few minutes spent reading this article may serve you well in determining whether this career option deserves your time and energy.
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In an interview with TWA editors, 2018 SPE President Darcy Spady shares tips on how to progress in career during periods of technology changes and ways young members can adapt to the cyclical nature of the industry.
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If you’re ready for a bit of self-reflection, then check out these questions from that can help shape your career plans.
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Defying all odds a petroleum engineer from Ghana becomes the first female offshore production technician trainee in her country.
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As the SPE 2018 President, I set a goal to revisit the SPE strategic plan, which was last updated in 2013.
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Do you find that the meetings you organize sometimes drifts into a “topic slip” midway? Here are 9 steps to get the most out of your meetings.
