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-I am going to be a biology education major

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Michael’s Answer

Hi Abby:

Colleges and universities offer career placement assistance via the Career Service Center. At the Career Service Center, there are resources available to assist with resume format, style and flow; interview workshops; job searches and job fairs; internships; research information for company profiles and points of contact; etc.

Have you networked with your professors back at your college? The professors can provide you with professional contacts and information on companies in need of college students and graduates. They can also provide a list of alumni who you can reach out to for internships and full-time employment opportunities. Another great resource for information is a student organization that is primarily focused for college students and graduates with your major.

Networking is the means to communicate with professionals in various fields to learn more about them, their professions, their industries, etc. It is a way to share information, ideas and other contacts. Networking includes building resources that you can rely upon or refer others to.

Network ... Network ... Network ... the more people who know that you are looking to purse career opportunities ... the better your chances of learning more about the industry that you are interested in, getting hired, etc. Sometimes it is not what you know, but who you know. Also, family, friends, high school teachers, college professors and staff may know of contacts in the industry that you want to get into, so ask them as well.

LinkedIn is a great platform to connect with professionals across various industries, related or not related to your own field. One can search and view a company's profile, available open positions, professional profiles, etc. Within the news feed, one can view postings and announcements from other professionals.

With LinkedIn, members can send InMails to directly to each other without being connected to one another. Professionals who are directly connected to each other can send regular LinkedIn messages to each other. Professionals who pay for the premium service on LinkedIn have access to the InMail service feature.

Directly from LinkedIn Help:

"InMail messages is a premium feature, and it allows you to directly message another LinkedIn member that you're not connected to. If you have a Basic (free) account, then you can only directly message LinkedIn members that you’re connected to. You must upgrade to a Premium account to use InMail messages. You can’t message a member if they’ve chosen not to receive InMail messages in their message preferences settings. You’re allotted a specific number of InMail message credits based on your subscription type. You can find the number of InMail message credits you have from your My Premium page."

"Premium InMail message credits can't be used to send InMail messages on Sales Navigator or LinkedIn Recruiter."

According to ConsumersAdvocate.org, here are the best hiring websites:

- ZipRecruiter
- CareerBuilder
- LinkedIn
- Monster
- FlexJobs

https://www.consumersadvocate.org/job-search-sites/lp/best-hiring-websites

Here are other hiring websites to consider:

- Indeed
- Simply Hired
- Glassdoor
- Dice

According to Indeed.com, here are some of the Top Biology Degree Jobs:

- Health Educator
- Park Ranger
- Biological Technician or Research Assistant
- Agricultural or Food Science Technician
- High School Science Teacher
- Content Writer
- Physician Liaison
- Environmental Scientist or Specialist
- Forensic Scientist
- Quality Control Technician
- Pharmaceutical Sales Representative

https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/finding-a-job/biology-degree-jobs

When applying for a position, a checklist is good to go by:

- Research what the position entails
- Look at the job description and see where your background, skills, etc. matches what is required
- Research what the salary ranges are for the position
- Years of experience needed for the position
- Check out the company's website

Hope this helps and best wishes for your college years and career search in Biology Education!
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Mariella’s Answer

When it comes to job hunting, the most effective strategy I've found is to reach out and connect with individuals who I respect and who are currently working in the field I aspire to join. For instance, when I was keen on entering the advertising industry, I sought help from my parents to connect me with their friends who were already working in advertising agencies. So, if you're interested in a career related to your biology major, I'd suggest initiating a dialogue with your teachers or caregivers, and inquire about their connections in that field who could guide you towards potential job opportunities.

In addition, there are numerous websites available that can streamline your job search. LinkedIn is my personal favorite.

However, the most crucial aspect is to network and establish connections with individuals working in the field you wish to pursue.

Best of luck on your journey!
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REBECCA’s Answer

Great question! You can look for jobs in the biology field by browsing LinkedIn using the key word "Biology". Make sure you create an account for LinkedIn so you can see the detailed job descriptions. Also you can look at other career sites like "Indeed.com". Career fairs in your local community college or workplace development office can help you as well. Good luck!
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Sonia’s Answer

This is a wonderful question! I have always found the best luck using LinkedIn. There are several ways you can use this tool:
1. As a previous poster mentioned, you can type in "Biology" to find the various jobs that have this word in the job description.
2. You can look up companies you are interested in and look specifically at those companies to see if they have roles that would be applicable to your skills.
3. I have used LinkedIn Premium before which allows you to contact folks who have posted the jobs. You can introduce yourself and tell them your relevant experience. Sometimes I also contact people that you know and who may know the hiring manager to help make an introduction.

I also like using indeed.com which is like the google of job postings and even searches individual company websites.

Once you start school (if you haven't already), try to connect with some of your teachers. A lot of them are great at guiding the various resources available to you in college through the career center and may even have connections of their own.

Good luck!
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