I'm an Imperial College London engineering grad working in corporate, and I make lifestyle, tech videos and advice videos! You may also see the occasional vlog 📹.
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Hello I just wanted to drop by and say that your tips are really useful for someone that doesn’t know what to expect at all!! I ended up getting my offer a week after my assessment centre :) bless you!😊
After coming back from "a year in the industry", do you have a better plan (vision, knowledge) for knowing where to focus when studying back at the university?
Yes and no - my year in industry provided me with a lot of real life context for my degree that I did not have before. I think this helped my Masters application and graduate job role applications massively. It depends what the industrial year consists of, but most will not be engineering design work, a lot will be process engineering..which is slightly different. The degrees in the UK are pretty standard when it comes to modules and degree choices so not much improvement on vision there..but my industrial year did help with work ethic and a sense of confidence I definitely didn't have before
Hi. I loved your video because it gave me insight into the placement year for chemical engineers. My son is going to start 8th grade this year. He wants to become a chemical engineer. He doesn't have enough info about this field. I am trying to help him as much as I can. In this context, thanks to you, I will explain to him there's such a thing as a placement year. What would you recommend him for being a good engineer in the future? What to study, where to focus, etc.
I'm glad it helped! Wow he already knows in 8th grade?? That's so impressive. Engineering is a hard subject, so I'd recommend he study hard (at physics & mathematics specifically), make lots of peer connections in university, attend career fairs and learn about the industries that hire engineers. I think talking to engineers working in the profession is also great! With an engineering degree you really can go far, so that's a massive tick in the box :)
Have a group interview for a residency program that is both for my masters and a full time job. Been looking for something like this for a while. Thanks
I’m in a job that is so convenient but doesn’t challenge or excite me (although how exciting can jobs be 🤣). I WFH the majority of days and my hours are really flexible so as long as I get the work done, I can work whenever really. However the role isn’t challenging me professionally anymore and my brain powers aren’t really activated when I’m working, it’s like being on autopilot. I put off looking for a new job because I didn’t want to sacrifice the comforts and convenience, but I realised this year that I need to in order to progress and push me out of my comfort zone. Luckily I’ve found a new role that will be a step up from my current (plus includes a nice pay rise). This video really speaks to me
I really love love love your channel! I always come back to your videos. I’m also a chemical engineer. Would you ever be interested in mentoring people🥹🥹🥹🥹
Awww comments like these are so lovely to read. I'm so glad you enjoy the content. It means a lot and thank you for commenting 😊. I am definitely interested in that! What topics would be useful for you?
@@TEMSInfluence I’m actually still a student! Anything just related to how to be more confident and thrive in the field of engineering because it still is quite male dominated! Your content covers a lot of different questions I already have! Also just wondering if you’d ever do a video on how to perfect your resume? 🤭
I just added a resumé resource to my Stan store which is basically an outline of mine haha! But yes can definitely make a video on this some time soon :) If you'd like mentorship, please send a request through on my Stan store and I'll see what I can do 😊
I can totally relate to this even a number of years after uni 🥲. I'm so glad this video helped. You will celebrate soon! Do let me know if there are any resources/content that would help you right now. Are we making applications? How is it going?
It really depends on what department you’re going into. If you have plans to be the next CFO then I’d lean more towards economics (even in an oil and gas field), but if you have plans to be head of engineering or head of supply chain, a chem eng degree might be more suited. But again, this depends on the type of company also. Look at the C-suite LinkedIn profiles of companies you’re targeting. Your answer can usually be found there 😊
Hi Temi, I am currently an Meng Chemical engineering graduate, what’s your advice in terms of getting my first graduate job, i have no experience as well
Thank youuuuu! I think my CV is okay for now as I have landed about 4 interviews, i just struggle with interviews! hopefully i will be able to book directly with you soon
Hi tems, I see you are working in contract and procurement department , how does it relate to chem engineering, I am studying chem eng and also doing my internship in contract and procurement, I want to know from your point of view, thanks
Yes I am! It relates in a number of ways - firstly, you will need to contextually understand technical requirements - and in my area of procurement, I am dealing with energy (boilers, biomass, biogas plants, factory equipment) so chem eng is definitely a help here! Also, it helps in negotiation too, you can use your expertise to review technical documents & challenge proposals to get the best deal for your company. You might also use this knowledge when it comes to project delivery. Overall, I'd say it depends on your area of procurement, but it requires attention to detail, good mathematics skills to understand financing and agreements and many others I can't think of right now!
You don't actually have to be a chemical engineer even if you studied it. It's an incredibly hard degree, so I'd say don't do it unless you have good reasons why
Thanks Temi! that's really helpful. Do u have any recommended case book/ case resources or any more resources especially in the supply chain, chemistry, EV, ESG industry to improve commerical awareness about those areas?
Hello Tess, you inspire me. I'm studying science in the OU and I would like to further my degree in chemical engineering but I have difficulties in physics and maths. What kind of books can I get please
Hi, could I ask an irrelevant question? Do multi-vitamins and cosmetics sold in those dollar stores carry the same grade of quality as the same ones sold in major supermarkets? I don't have any classmates or friends doing chemical engineering so I just have to hop onto Internet to find out.
Haha it depends on the country/region's regulations - dollar store ones might have more additives, fillers or bulking agents - not harmful, but not helpful either. This isn't from chem eng studies btw, just my own personal knowledge & research
Hi! I heard chem eng is 90% engineering and 10% chemistry which is the reason why I applies to physical science/ chemistry programs since I love chemistry. But now Im wondering if I should have chosen chem eng. My question is how much chemistry is in chem eng and did I choose the wrong program?
Hey! I don’t think you chose wrong at all. I’d definitely agree that chem eng is 10% chemistry, depending on your mix of classes. I always tell people that we USE our chemistry knowledge, but that’s pretty much it. I don’t think I learned much more chemistry during my degrees compared with when I started. You didn’t choose wrong if you love chemistry 😊. You can also do a MSc in chem eng later if you still want to grasp the basics of chem eng, but not commit years and years to it. Hope that helps!
hey tems am going for technical and competence virtual assessment centre that will involve , written excercise , role play , presentation , and group work . any help will do it happening in a week time
Thank you for this, very helpful to hear the direct experience and thoughts. Could you say a bit about getting those first jobs? There's a lot of talk out there that it's a nightmare and we would struggle with that first job. Early jobs aren't supposed to pay a fortune, they are about getting experienced, but is it going to be a frustrating 2 year stretch of trying and applying and not hearing back from anyone? It seems that huge numbers of graduates are being turned out every year. Appreciate your thoughts.
Hi TEMS love your content thank you - I have a question more of a request so I have e an assessment centre in just under two weeks in the ElEnergy Industry and wish to know more commercially since I have no prior knowledge. May you please share any resources with me so I can best prepare? Thanks 😊
hi there! im very curious to know your opinion on chemistry major and chemE major... i want to major in chem but im scared the pay wont be as good and if the demand isnt tht high in my country..
Hey! I’d say it depends on what you’d like to go into after. I think the range of industries/ business areas you can go into as an engineer are broader, however sciences are definitely in demand in more specific business areas like R&D. If you prefer a more general management or engineering career, I’d say do engineering, but if you want more of a specialist career in chemistry or pilot plant work, I’d be leaning more towards chemistry :)
@@TEMSInfluence Thanks for the reply, that's good to hear! I'm pretty much last minute with everything at uni but it seems to work well for me. Still got about 2 weeks left for this.
I did the assessment centre about a month ago, it was fun and I liked the experience and I think I did well but today I got the rejection email. It really saddened me especially that I was confident and I thought I did well.. but it is what it is
I sincerely want to thank God for the opportunity to come across your video during my prep for an assessment. I was made an offer, I could not but say thank you. You're doing well You're a true star.
That is so real. I’d say do chemistry and work for a good paying business in R&D/quality in manufacturing, if you want to use your educational background. Both chemical engineers and chemists can do these roles. For engineers the range of roles just might be slightly larger e.g. they’ll also be able to due process engineering, but they will definitely work with chemists. Hope this helps and great question!
Great temi,i always watch and like your videos❤,some might say that am your biggest fan lol. well I want to be in the chemical and process industry after graduating.
I totally get it. I got my Master's Degree in Procurement & Acquisition Management and the work can be a drag. But I've since transitioned to teaching Supply Chain and audit work. I don't miss the days of negotiations
