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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If your role allows, having the option to work remotely can improve personal performance, productivity, and motivation. -
Experience working in operating plants at the start of the career can be important to building a successful career in process safety.
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Returning to the workforce after a break for family or personal reasons is often a difficult transition. A new BP and The Mom Project Collaboration aims to make it easier for moms.
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The only way we can impact our lives, our families’ lives, the organizations we work for, our countries, or our world is through our decisions.
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Recognition outside our companies, schools, and institutions matters. Do you have a friend who is worthy of SPE recognition? Nominate them for an SPE award.
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One of the key features of volunteering, particularly with committees and workgroups, is that it can allow you to manage projects and teams even if you are not in a position to do so at work. You can succeed in large-scale projects amid your peers and prospective employers and showcase what you are able to do given the opportunities. And when the time is right you can…
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In an interview with TWA, Hollub shares her leadership experience and company strategy.
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Investing in an SPE membership is an investment in your professional career. The benefits include discounts for meetings, webinars, and OnePetro technical paper downloads.
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Chevron CEO John Watson says that to advance in business today, you need to build a strong foundation in the classroom and also embrace the idea of continuous learning.
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An Interview With Entrepreneur Jamie Glas: A Young Petroleum Engineer Who Designs Women's SafetywearTwenty-something Jaime Glas is not your typical young professional. An accomplished petroleum engineer in her own right, she has boldly ventured into the market of women’s fire-retardant clothing, launching her first line of coveralls earlier this year.
