What are typical pathways of an industrial career? How do I find the best position for my personal well-being? How flexible is an industrial career? With this report, you have more answers than questions.

Abstract

The Nachwuchs Reaktionstechnik (NaWuReT) is an organization of early-career chemical engineers of the DECHEMA/VDI subject division Reaction Engineering. In the spring of 2023, we organized a series of online lectures involving five invited speakers from industry to shed light on different career opportunities. The speakers gave insights into their individual career pathways and presented their current projects, both of which sparked active discussions among speakers and attendees.