Don't Go For a Masters Degree Right After Graduation!

[@ProcesswithPat]

Good and balanced view! As someone who wanted to do masters but couldn’t afford it, I really doubt I could see myself going back for it. The independence, stability, and security once you start working mean you must really have a good reason to move back into academia. Then again, maybe it’s a good move for someone who needs a mental reset and a reassessment of what is important to them… hmmmm, maybe I should do my masters…. 🤔

[@ChemicalEngineeringGuy]

True, its hard to go back, but as stated, it can give you a fresh restart and fresh mindset hehe XD

[@FUbaidullahR]

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[@alecoloxa]

TOTALLY ON BOARD!!! NOW A DAYS LOTS OF PEOPLE ARE STUDYING A MASTERS right out of college. Sadly they end up studying a master that has nothing to do with the industry they work in.

[@ChemicalEngineeringGuy]

Yeah, that sometimes happens... I really see a lot of ChemE going to fields which are pretty niche and never end up in those fields

[@UncleTimothee]

Thanks for the video, I just graduated from chemical engineering and now pursuing my master's MBA in management, hope I'm going in the right direction lol

[@ChemicalEngineeringGuy]

Hey Tim, congrats on finishing with your ChemE degree and going for an MBA... where are you going to study?

[@ChemEngWeekly]

Great video as per usual Emmanuel! Speaking from the UK, the incentive for students to do a masters in Chem Eng is there because it is the easiest way to get accredited by IChemE, but your options are still very applicable! 👍 👍

[@ChemicalEngineeringGuy]

I see! I really think Master degree culture in Germany-France-UK is really favored. Its quite easy to get those and many engineers will go for them

[@ChemEngWeekly]

Very true!

[@rubendiaz3956]

I get your point and I was totally going to work right after finishing my degree next year, but then my professor told me that doing a master abroad will differentiate me from other candidates. So I don´t really know what to do😅

[@ChemicalEngineeringGuy]

It's up to you, but experience plus master will for sure land you a better job than just master

[@HumanBeing-oq3lt]

Thank you for giving a great advice ☺️

[@ChemicalEngineeringGuy]

more than welcome!

[@rayyanlahloub2767]

The problem is that it is not easy to find job these days because of the pandamic so it easier to complete your master then after the pandamic end, u can search for a job

[@ChemicalEngineeringGuy]

True, this applies mostly before the pandemic... I don't really know how bad is the job market now... Good thing is that there are many remote jobs now, you can be working in places that you would never think of before just because you need to move or something

[@tia5558]

Hi, I’m about to graduate my Bachelors in Chem Eng and I am so stuck on what to do next. Your video gave me more clarity and I’m starting to consider gaining some work experience before jumping straight into the masters as I have no idea on what I like to do. I’m unsure how some people are so sure on what field they want to do so I need to figure it out.

[@ChemicalEngineeringGuy]

I just sent you my email, please check!

[@4CelciusDegree]

This video definately gave me some ideas about what I want to do in my life and also made me see some possibilities I have,thank you so much for this

[@ChemicalEngineeringGuy]

Im happy you find it useful! Good luck in your journey!

[@jefersoncostaengineer]

Great discussion Emmanuel. It is very important students understand that title, by itself, will not give you nothing 😅. Companies want results. Stay alert to keep proving yourself with short training in order to really be good on your job. After 2 or 3 years, your Master can be interesting to rank you by RH department. As Emmanuel said, there is no wrong answer. 😇 That's why be aware of yourself and your goals is the basis for a succesful career 😄

[@ChemicalEngineeringGuy]

Hey there Jeferson! Thanks for your input! For sure, results are KEY for a great career!

[@alecoloxa]

I think it is harder to get a job when you have a masters but no relevant experience. Maybe you will start one position higher but there is little companies that wont risk it.

[@ChemicalEngineeringGuy]

Exactly! Besides, in applications, there are many ppl applying with either a bachelor or masters, they will eventually select the best fit

[@akshayar997]

For me its “Get out of the Jail card”😂 Have been working as process engineer for about 4 years. I am going start my master studies this year at the age of 26. I hope its the best decision.

[@samueljaja2054]

This topic is nice, as you said its two way.

[@ChemicalEngineeringGuy]

Exactly, there is no single success truth. For some, going directly to the Masters will be better, tbh

[@sadafshaikh1250]

Thanks! It somehow helped really well

[@ChemicalEngineeringGuy]

That's great! Some extra input is always better to have :)

[@samueljaja2054]

Nice, with time I will like to meet you in person, you have been of great help.

[@ChemicalEngineeringGuy]

For sure! where are you located?

[@migueldavidllanocarmona1594]

Nett wie immer Emmanuel! Danke!! LG aus Kolumbien!

[@ChemicalEngineeringGuy]

Vielen Dank mein freund!

[@drticktock4011]

Discuss getting a PE in chemical engineering please

[@ChemicalEngineeringGuy]

for sure... I do have a podcast episode on that! go check it out (chemical engineering guys podcast)

[@LuisLB270299]

Yeah, here in Mexico things for ChemE’s are quite tough as there are not many graduate offers. I am pretty excluded being a last semester student, it seems like industry wants people to work since 4th semester or something like that (I fd up looking for work as late as 7th). I don’t know how long I may be unemployed, so I am planning on starting a Master’s while looking for work. What do you think? Being a master’s degree student could change something for bad at a hiring process?

[@ChemicalEngineeringGuy]

Hi Alberto, there is a lot of work in ChemE in Mexico, especially in "big cities" but you need to be open to work there and pay is relatively low in the first years... If you don't get a nice offer with a relevant experience in the field you want to go, a Masters is always good, but I would try to land a job first

[@Suprbhat]

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[@ChemicalEngineeringGuy]

Hi Akshat! Thats great, Aspen Plus is great and indeed, you can improve the plant efficiencies. There are lots of papers that use aspen plus for modeling, you should check them out

[@Suprbhat]

@@ChemicalEngineeringGuy thank you for your reply......can you provide me a link or reference for any paper for the first time as an example....if yes ....it would be great....

[@ivanrossi3313]

Hey, really great video. Did you study in Germany, right? So I'm a final year student in Chemical Engineering in Brazil and also had been to France for studying Process Engineering during 1 yr. I wanna work in Germany but gonna be easier if I get a MSc (3-4 semesters with industry's internship) before apply for some positions, right?

[@ChemicalEngineeringGuy]

I went to Germany for 1year, a semester for study (TU Dresden) and semester to work in an internship (Ineos). And yes, to work in germany its way easier to study a master there, secure a great internship and hopefully get a job offer directly OR start looking for a job in the area, or even in the whole country. It should not be that hard :)

[@kurniawan675]

Itu aku saat ini , bingung mau lanjut kuliah atau kerja

[@ChemicalEngineeringGuy]

Semoga berhasil !

[@sarahw768]

Hey, I just graduated with a BA in Psych and I honestly have no clue what to do. I'm not sure if I want to have a career in Psych either. I decided not to do my masters yet bc I didn't want to do it in something I wasnt sure of or wasnt gonna use. What should I do though? I was thinking of getting work experience but I dont know if I want to work in the psych field anymore, I guess I'm kind of burned out at the moment.

[@ChemicalEngineeringGuy]

Well... Im an engineer so our profile is quite different from yours... but overall, I would recommend you to check out different jobs, try to travel and research what are you into, really, then try to focus or as usual, open shop on anything you like

[@gustavoalejandromorletavil426]

You're from Mexico?! Me too! From what university are you from?

[@ChemicalEngineeringGuy]

Sure, form Tec de MTY

[@ntambibrian8481]

I'm doing industrial chemistry in Uganda, can I do a masters in chemical engineering

[@ChemicalEngineeringGuy]

Most likely yes, but ensure to check the requirements.

[@samueljaja2054]

I am in Nigeria though, just graduated.

[@ChemicalEngineeringGuy]

I see now! I will let you know if I go there! I've heard great thinks of University of Lagos!

[@samueljaja2054]

@@ChemicalEngineeringGuy okay, I am actually a graduate from University of Port Harcourt

[@barawhedayat8588]

Thanks engineer

[@ChemicalEngineeringGuy]

Thanks friend!

[@mujtabaahmed3698]

is chemical engineering a good industry for new high school grads to get in I really want to get your personal opinion

[@홍길동-b7h6h]

Depends on your country’s industry

[@ChemicalEngineeringGuy]

definetively, but overall, ChemE is good as long as you have manufacturing overall

[@tia5558]

I would love to get in contact with you if it’s possible for further clarity. If you see this message I’ll my notifications on !

[@ChemicalEngineeringGuy]

sure, send me an e-mail: [e-mail]

[@curiouscat98]

Actually the second scenario you described doesn’t happen. Reality is university education is garbage when it comes to transferable skills in job market. That’s because education system in universities focus more on theoretical than practical knowledge. The people who went to a 2 year college and entered the job market from starting positions progressed year after year learning on the job and getting promoted into sr managers, directors and the other people who went to university to study bachelors then masters then PhDs are now at their mercy. In most cases they won’t hire them because they are considered overqualified plus they won’t hire them because they don’t want to jeopardize their own positions and in most cases the higher educated people are more proud and not going to be easy to manage and exploit as working slaves.

[@ChemicalEngineeringGuy]

True, but it is also becoming the rule, that most process engineers with MSc will be treated like any other candidate with only a bachelor. It is truly no longer an advantage to have studied the masters

[@engghfran2416]

I wanna contact with u dude 😊 if u never mind

[@ChemicalEngineeringGuy]

sure, shoot me an e-mail