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It depends... Like aquitaine said, you're going to need a tremendous work ethic and do A LOT of research. If you've got the brains and the drive, you probably won't need the degree at all... The key is to stay positive and not be afraid.

You made the right choice. You chose the one you were comfortable with and interested in. Quit doubting yourself. You can't go back anyway, its a waste of energy to think about it. Are you getting the PhD because you want a tiny shot at fame and fortune? Or are you getting it because you love...

Thanks for the replies. I think I'll go ahead and give it a shot. I believe this particular one receives some state funding so I would hope they hold a good standard. And yup, I'm willing to relocate. I've applied to tons of out of state positions. However, it just seems pretty difficult to...

Recruitment/Temp Agencies? Hello, I posted awhile back about not being able to find a job, I'm still in that same boat. Background: I graduated 6 months ago with a Chemical Engineering degree. Good 3.4 GPA, I've done 2 internships, very sociable, outgoing, blah blah blah... Im havin a...

Thank you for the replies Yes Lava, I usually first find the jobs on boards like monster and indeed, but then I go to the companies website and apply directly through them. Has anyone had much success with online applications?? I had a little faith in them because I somehow got my internships...

Hi everyone, I just graduated 5 months ago with a ChemE degree and I need advice on finding a job. I have a good GPA (3.4) and have 3 summers worth of internships. I live in the US and am willing to relocate. So far I've applied to about 40 positions (I know, I know that's not a lot). I've...

You say your going to have a LOT of free time with the ChemE major? My whole class was on campus almost 24/7 during the junior and senior years because the work load is such a nightmare. Biochemistry is pretty demanding too I hear. If you want to do two degrees, you'll want to spend 5 to 6...

Yes, I am a ChE. I interned as a highway construction inspector during my sophomore and junior years. Not exactly ChE, but I was just applying to everything and took what I got. After my senior year I interned with an oil company up in Alaska. Definitely try to get internships as soon as you...

I would leave the Fall 2014 as it is. ChE gets pretty brutal in the junior and senior years, you better get used to a demanding work load. O-chem isn't bad at all. General O-chem for undergrads is very basic, but it does involve a ton of memorization which can be overwhelming if you don't keep...

Thx for replies. You're both right. I just need to get my foot in the door. I haven't applied to any consulting firms yet, but I'll begin to. I'll look for ones with graduate programs too.

Consulting Career for New Grad?? Hello, I just graduated 2 months ago in Chemical engineering and I am trying to find a job. During my job search it appears that the overwhelming majority of engineering positions are with consulting firms. I have been pretty hesitant about applying to them...