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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Francesco Cuomo discusses his development path and the importance of self-determination. -
In this interview, Estrella relates adventure stories of exploring for Brazilian oil, his passion for technology and our industry, and shows his wise insight, modesty, and charm.
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Editor Thomas Bruni reviews this issue’s range of opinions on the value of multiple career disciplines.
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In April, Stuart Ferguson, Chief Technology Officer and Senior Vice President with Weatherford, provided the Aberdeen Emerging Leaders Program (ELP) with a lunchtime session of career advice.
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Rafi Khouri of Champion Technologies learns from his globe-trotting travels, courtesy of the oil industry.
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Schlumberger field engineer Celeste A. Pastorini notes the challenges facing women in the oil and gas industry.
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Why conflicts often occur on the job, and how to overcome them.
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Andrew Lambert offers hints and tips on presenting technical papers.
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Editor Thomas Bruni ponders how corporations and their workers handle ethical issues.
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Weldon Mire shares his view of the industry and what companies such as Halliburton are doing to maintain healthy and competent workforces around the world. He also gives his recipe for success and sheds light on the many dimensions the industry has to offer young professionals.
