Career Planning

Learn about the career of this chemical engineer from OLI Systems and hear his advice for early-career professionals.

Get advice on what it takes to build a successful chemical engineering career, what potential chemical engineer students need to know, and more.

Learning how to use a performance review — whether positive or negative — is a smart way to advance your career.

Hear from Paul as he shares how his interest in biology and human health inspired him to pursue his career, and profit from his career advice.

Hear about Meagan’s work at Honeywell, her career path, and learn what advice she suggests for early-career chemical engineers.

Approach your job search with the logic of an engineer instead of treating it like a pure numbers game. Get tips here to home in on jobs and land job interviews.

This month, what hiring managers are looking for from chemical engineers, building a stronger work environment through psychological safety, an Annual Meeting preview, and more.

Understand how to boost your chances of making the cut when responding to chemical engineering job postings, and learn how to optimize your overall job search strategy.

This issue, understand the risks of working with carbon dioxide, learn about the need for attorneys with chemical engineering backgrounds, read about high-recovery RO for water sustainability, and much more.

Did the Great Resignation affect chemical engineers? How has the median income of chemical engineers changed? Find out answers to these question and more.

Get tips and strategies for preparing for or facing a layoff, and ideas to make a job search easier and more effective.

While not commonly associated with sales and marketing, chemical engineers' training actually provides important and useful skills for marketing and sales careers.

Chemical engineers’ ability to work with fine detail makes them a good fit for quality management careers, whether in quality assurance or quality control. Learn more about these career opportunities.

Bioengineering & Translational Medicine, a premier journal in bioengineering and related fields, seeks a new editor-in-chief with a vision that will build on the journal's accomplishments.

Chemical engineers work in a range of R&D jobs spanning from positions with established corporations, in universities, and at startups, and each of these work environments comes with certain expectations and demands.

The tools of networking have changed, but the importance and principles of building trusted contacts and support remain critical to chemical engineers throughout their careers.

This article explores what it means to forge a career path and offers advice from seasoned engineers.

Career Discovery is designed to help chemical engineers pursue and build a career that best fits their evolving talents and interests.

Having a plan and knowing what you want to accomplish are key to a great résumé. Read further for tips for building a plan that can help get the chemical engineering job you want.

Incorporating LinkedIn into your career strategy can help you prepare for ongoing volatility and uncertainty.

How much does a chemical engineer make? Find out, along with much more detailed salary breakdowns for chemical engineers in this year’s salary survey.

Has the pandemic caused a career setback or undesirable job situation? Regroup and rebuild with these career tips to turn a seeming roadblock into an opportunity.

Need to find a way to spend more time away from work and your devices? Use these tips to set boundaries and create healthier habits.

Check out the diverse discussions happening now, which range from simplifying your digital life to thermodynamics and Antoine equations.

Say goodbye to 2020 by taking stock of your accomplishments, goals, and network so that you can position yourself for greater career satisfaction in 2021.

Whether you're looking to move into management in your current company, or seeking a new job in management, these tips can help you chart a course.

Reframe your job search based on what a potential employer needs and how you can fulfill that need. Check out these six tips for highlighting your value.

Have or need tips on using AI to solve technical problems? Looking for advice on how to search for a chemical engineering job in these unpredictable times? Find these conversations and more on AIChE's Engage.

Chemical engineer and astronaut Al Sacco and he has some sage advice for those currently sheltering in place.

The AIChE's Virtual Local Section (VLS) is hosting an interactive discussion to seek AIChE member input about our profession's future this month. Non-VLS members welcome.

Many of us find ourselves in uncertain territory, furloughed, or even laid off. After you've taken a pause to collect yourself, take a look at these tips to help plan your next career move.

One chemical engineer asks for your tips on working from home; another wants to know how other teachers are dealing with COVID-19's effects. Check out these discussions and more.

Wondering how to get a chemical engineering internship? Want to know how to make the most of an internship? Answers to these questions and more.

Being aware of potential drawbacks of working remotely can help you reap its many benefits. Consider these points for optimal work-life balance.

An undergraduate degree in chemical engineering offers many options, from traditional engineering jobs to less conventional choices to graduate school.

Interested in a career that focuses on entrepreneurial businesses? Hear tips for students and young chemical engineers that will fuel your success.

Busy but want to catch up on what's trending? Check out this convenient digest of the most popular chemical engineering articles, events, discussion, and more.

Considering medical school? A chemical engineer's training provides a valuable foundation for understanding medicine.

How fast you advance in your career often relies on how well you negotiate. Hone your skills with these negotiating tips.

A great business card—for students and professionals—is the ultimate ice breaker and can keep the conversation going beyond the first meeting.

Advantages come with both an MS ChE and with an MBA, so the right choice depends on each chemical engineer's specific career goals and interests.

Asking for help has benefits beyond simply accomplishing the task at hand. Learning to accept help and delegate are important for success in work and life.

Cari Parker of Eastman Chemical Company shares lessons from her own career and gives advice to young chemical engineers building their own careers.

The AIChEvent App is now available for download through the App Store and Google Play by searching for "AIChE Events".

Networking remains one of the most effective ways of finding a job, changing careers, or keeping up with trends in industry and research.

Chemical engineering professionals are increasingly pursuing advanced degrees, but it's not necessary to go directly into a grad program after earning a bachelor's.

Wondering what others are talking about? Check out the latest technical and career discussions on AIChE Engage.

An ever-changing chemical industry presents challenges for both new and established chemical engineers. Hear thoughts about keeping up with the pace of change.

Building your own company takes the right kind of personality, skills, and access to resources, but it's a path that can pay rich rewards for entrepreneurs who thrive at it.

Julianne Holloway shares a preview of WIC's 20th Anniversary Symposium, which celebrates women in chemical engineering through invited female speakers with diverse backgrounds.

The AIChEvent App is now available for download through the App Store and Google Play by searching for "AIChE Events".

The Northeastern University Student Chapter has been hosting career fairs for its students every semester since 2012.