I’ve been diving for over a year and this is my first post. I’m a graduate from the class of 2012; I’m here to ask for advice from those who are more experienced, and I hope everyone will give me some feedback
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This post was last edited by Bodhi Tree 523 on 2011-9-17 at 17:12. My university is of second-rate quality; my major is Chemical Engineering and Technology, and I really like it. I’m about to graduate now, but the job fairs held by our university every year are simply terrible, so I have to look for jobs online on my own. I am currently looking to find employment in the northern part of Zhejiang and southern Jiangsu. However, I know nothing about chemical manufacturing companies in this area; I don’t know how to start gathering information on such companies. I hope those with more experience can offer some guidance or recommend some chemical companies. I have a few more questions. First: Is it better to start working in a small company or a large one right after graduating in order to learn things? Or what kind of company would be very good for recent graduates. Second: Which type of chemical company has better prospects for development? It seems that the development prospects of a chemical plant are related to the products it produces. For example, if I start working at a company that produces sulfuric acid and then switch to an oil refinery, would I need to learn again about the equipment used in oil refineries as well as the related processing techniques? Third: I want to pursue a career in chemical technology; could anyone give me some advice on how I can acquire more knowledge once I start working in such a company? I’m not afraid of hard work. Thank you all here! Hehe, the seniors have all been through it before, so they share all their advice; I hope this post will benefit more fresh graduates from 2012. My QQ: 875548871. Please give me your support! Here’s the explanation: I had a forum account that was unjustly silenced, so............................
As a classmate who graduated in 2012 as well, I have deep feelings on this. Please give some support; I hope senior Haichuan can offer some guidance
Large companies have well-defined processes and clear divisions of labor, while small companies have many diverse tasks that require individuals to be versatile. I think it’s better for graduates to join large companies, as it helps them develop good work habits
Large companies are better; they’re superior in every aspect
Reply to 1# Bodhi Tree523: 1. Whether it’s a large enterprise or a small one, I believe that as long as the company has a strong cultural foundation and good prospects for growth, the most important thing is whether there is a platform for individuals to showcase their talents. Large companies have more talent than small ones, so promotions may be slower. 2. It is recommended that you gain a comprehensive understanding of a company before choosing it: including its size, business operations, development plans, and so on. Once you have chosen an employer, do not change jobs easily. Although there are similarities between oil refining and chemical industries, switching jobs means you will have to start learning the new shift patterns again, which is not very beneficial for your personal development. 3. Theory alone is not enough; it is recommended that you first go to the company’s large production facilities to learn by working in shifts (shift work can be demanding). In particular, you should gain experience from the practical skills of experienced workers, as such knowledge cannot be learned from books. Only in this way can you apply theory to practice and accumulate more experience for your future development!
Reply to 5# sdkjzw: Thank you so much for your guidance, senior! Hehe, I’m not afraid of hard work and will strive hard
Large companies have their advantages, and small companies have theirs as well. No matter what kind of company you join, as long as you can stay calm, avoid being overly ambitious or picky, and work steadily, step by step, starting from the basics, you will be able to learn something. Once you gain experience, it won’t matter where you go; everything will be fine. Therefore, it’s important to learn how to settle down and gain experience within a company. . .
I’m later than you; I’m only in my sophomore year, majoring in chemical engineering
I’m later than you; I’m only in my sophomore year, majoring in chemical engineering
Also graduated in 2012. I’ve come to seek advice from those who are more experienced; it seems my major is in a rather tragic state.