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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A self-assessment of your current skills using the SPE competency management tool can prove to be an important step in your career progression. -
What skills can a professional with a technical background bring to an M&A role? Is there a particular education or career path to take to work in the M&A sector?
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Mark Ellis, CEO of Linn Energy, shares the details of his journey from being a petroleum engineer to becoming a CEO and an M&A market leader.
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When times are challenging, a strong sense of survival and tendency to hunker down can cause us to lose opportunities by not engaging stakeholders.
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Amber Sturrock, Subsea Umbilical Engineer, ChevronI am honored to be recognized at an international level by my peers for my years of service to SPE. My involvement with SPE has greatly expanded my professional network, which has led to some amazing opportunities in my career.
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John Wishart, Lloyd's Register discusses the role of the Industry Technology Facilitator, current challenges facing industry, and how the work environment is changing.
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Judith Dwarkin shares her career path and outlines key skills that young professionals will need in any business environment.
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Young professionals can use downturns as an opportunity for long-term career growth.
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Larry Mizzau, principal of reserves and resources governance at Cenovous Energy, explains what a career in reserves estimation entails
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The TWA Editor offers advice to recent graduates for finding the best path for them.
