I’m about to look for a job; I’m seeking experience and advice
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I am currently a second-year graduate student at China University of Petroleum, majoring in Chemical Engineering Machinery. My undergraduate degree was in Process Equipment and Control Engineering, also from this university, and my academic performance was above average. The oil industry is in a downturn, making it increasingly difficult to find a job. Moreover, as a woman, I have to put in more effort to find work. I am currently working on my graduate research project. My academic goals are as follows: 1. To complete my graduation thesis successfully, with the research focusing on experiments (designing and building experimental setups myself), supplemented by simulations. 2. Publish two to three English papers (two drafts are already ready and are under revision). 3. As for English, I passed the CET-6 in 2011, but my score wasn’t 500 or higher; it’s a pity, as the school doesn’t offer the chance to retake the exam. I have been studying * and plan to take the TOEFL exam. 4. In terms of professional knowledge, I have forgotten most of the courses from my undergraduate studies, so I need to spend time reviewing them again. When it comes to looking for a job, I’d like to find one that matches my field of expertise. From what I understand, isn’t it more suitable for women to work in design? One of the senior sisters works in piping design. I’ve also been keeping an eye on some employers recently; I’m worried that I won’t be able to get into good companies. What preparations should I make? For professionals in this field, what kind of career plan is better? There are many seniors here, and I hope everyone can give me some professional experience and advice; I would be extremely grateful.
Compared to going to a factory, it’s much better at a design institute.
Girls should work in design firms; it’s better to avoid working on the front line
:Lol, it’s still better to work in a design firm. The industry isn’t doing very well indeed, but those with skills can still find a job
Alumni, I am a graduate of the class of 2013. Beijing’s oil? As far as I know, using oil from Beijing isn’t allowed for scoring purposes.
I graduated with a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering; I used to work on piping tasks, and now I am a mechanical engineer responsible for ash removal systems in power plants. . . If you can get a job at a design firm, go for it, whether it’s piping or equipment. . .
Given the current situation, the petrochemical design institute still needs to reduce its staff; achieving stability is already quite good. There is very little hiring, and everyone has to rely on their own skills to get by~
This post was last edited by Canghai Jie on 2016-2-29 at 11:31
He’s an alumnus from Beijing, haha. Where is he working now?
Well, it’s quite difficult to get into a design institute, so I’ll work hard to prepare now.
This post was last edited by Canghai Jie on 2016-2-29 at 13:48. I work in Shanghai; it was the company that sent people to our school to recruit staff. I went there in 2014 and 2015 as well, but it was mostly just a formality; they didn’t recruit anyone from our school. I heard that job prospects for graduates from our school have been very tough these past two years. I recommend taking a look at the sections on graduate reflections and work experience sharing on our school’s BBS; I think it will be very helpful for your career direction. There are also many shares on the Cuiyuan Forum in East China. As for looking for a job, I think those in your field should take a closer look at the job fairs organized by Beijing University of Chemical Technology. More than our school. When I was looking for a job before, I gathered information about oil fields, refineries, and design institutes on our school’s BBS and Cuiyuan Forum; I can send it to you if you need it.