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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Past SPE President Bill Cobb sheds light on getting the most out of SPE involvement. -
A look at Calgary, Canada's energy capital.
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Training and mentoring young professionals is a valuable investment in future prosperity of the industry. The companies of the future must have a clear strategy to attract talent and engage and retain their talented human assets across the workforce generations.
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John Yearwood, Smith International, discusses his career turning points, how his company is positioning itself for the recovery and advice for young professionals.
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An interview with Ana Zambelli covering her career path, mentoring, career advice and work/life balance.
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Former SPE President Eve Sprunt discusses her career, generalist vs. specialist career paths, and how to make career path decisions.
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What are the differences between working for an oil and gas company and a service company? This issue was written to help you answer that question. TWA Editor Luis Ayala gives you a preview.
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Bob Brackett, Hess, outlines the similarities and differences between working for an international oil company and national oil company.
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A converstion with J.C. Cunha about his career and how he became a technical expert.
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An interview with Gabrielle Guerre, an emerging technical leader who shares her fresh insights on what it takes to thrive in the technical side of the oil and gas industry.
