Alaina G. Levine
Alaina G. Levine is a professional speaker, STEM career coach, corporate comedian, and author of 2 books: Networking for Nerds (Wiley), and Create Your Unicorn Career! (forthcoming). Levine has delivered ~1000 speeches for clients in 15 nations, 35 states, and 5 continents, and her 500+ articles have appeared in Science, Nature, Scientific American, National Geographic News Watch, World Economic Forum, and Smithsonian, including her column, “Your Unicorn Career”. As a STEM career coach, she has helped 100s of clients create Your Unicorn Career, the customized and authentic career that brings you joy, meaning, and money. Levine studied at the American University in Cairo as a US Department of Defense Boren Fellow, and holds bachelor’s degrees in mathematics and anthropology from the University of Arizona. She is a long-time contributor to AIChE, and you can catch her speaking this fall at the AIChE Annual Student Conference and Annual Meeting.
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My Favorite LinkedIn Features for Career Advancement
Build your chemical engineering career with LinkedIn by determining which features and strategies will give you the most value without becoming a time sink.
Bounce Back from a Career Challenge: Pandemic Fallout Edition
Has the pandemic caused a career setback or undesirable job situation? Regroup and rebuild with these career tips to turn a seeming roadblock into an opportunity.
Year-End Checklist to Position Yourself for Success
Say goodbye to 2020 by taking stock of your accomplishments, goals, and network so that you can position yourself for greater career satisfaction in 2021.
Managing Your Move into Management
Whether you're looking to move into management in your current company, or seeking a new job in management, these tips can help you chart a course.
Get the Job! How to Stand Out with Your Job Application
Reframe your job search based on what a potential employer needs and how you can fulfill that need. Check out these six tips for highlighting your value.
Navigating Being Furloughed or Laid Off
Apply your chemical engineering skills to the job search with these practical tips for finding a new job in the era of COVID-19.