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zoey efford
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How can I get employment in my Graduate Field?
How can I secure employment as a recent graduate with a bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering, along with an associate's degree in Chemical Technology. I have not worked before, my parents wanted me to concentrate on my studies, so I have no work history to enhance my resume. I have tried for the past 9 mos and have not received any response.
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James Constantine Frangos
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James Constantine’s Answer
Hello Zoey!
Building a Powerful Resume and Online Presence
To boost your odds of landing a job in your area of study after graduation, concentrate on developing a robust resume and online profile. These should showcase your abilities, education, and relevant coursework. As you lack work experience, put the spotlight on your scholastic accomplishments, projects, and skills gained during your educational journey.
Creating Networks and Forging Relationships
Make it a point to attend industry-specific events, conferences, and job fairs. These are excellent platforms to interact with professionals in your field and discover potential job openings. Tap into your university's alumni network, professors, and classmates to uncover possible job leads. Membership in professional bodies, like the Biomedical Engineering Society or the American Institute of Chemical Engineers, can also broaden your network.
Acquiring Hands-on Experience
Think about internships, volunteering, or research projects to gain practical experience in your field. This will not only beef up your resume but also equip you with valuable skills and contacts. Internship opportunities can be found on websites like LinkedIn, Indeed, or Glassdoor, or you can reach out to companies directly to ask about possible openings.
Personalizing Your Application Documents
For each job application, tailor your resume and cover letter to highlight the skills and qualifications that align with the job requirements. Incorporate keywords from the job description to ensure your application makes it through the applicant tracking systems (ATS).
Strategies for Online Job Hunting
Make the most of online job portals, like LinkedIn, Indeed, and Glassdoor, to hunt for job vacancies. Set up job alerts to get updates about new job postings that fit your specifications. Social media platforms, particularly LinkedIn, can be used to connect with companies and professionals in your industry.
Persistence and Follow-ups
Once you've applied, touch base with the hiring manager or recruiter to reaffirm your interest in the position and check on your application's status. Be ready to discuss any gaps in your work history and stress your enthusiasm to learn and advance in your role.
Extra Tips
Consider seeking the assistance of a career counselor or mentor to review your resume, hone your interview skills, and provide guidance on your job search strategy. Maintain a positive attitude, be persistent, and remain open to opportunities, and you'll boost your odds of landing a job in your area of study post-graduation.
Authoritative References Used: National Association of Colleges and Employers Career Development and Counseling: Theory and Practice in a Multicultural World (Print) The Muse
God Bless You!
JC.
Building a Powerful Resume and Online Presence
To boost your odds of landing a job in your area of study after graduation, concentrate on developing a robust resume and online profile. These should showcase your abilities, education, and relevant coursework. As you lack work experience, put the spotlight on your scholastic accomplishments, projects, and skills gained during your educational journey.
Creating Networks and Forging Relationships
Make it a point to attend industry-specific events, conferences, and job fairs. These are excellent platforms to interact with professionals in your field and discover potential job openings. Tap into your university's alumni network, professors, and classmates to uncover possible job leads. Membership in professional bodies, like the Biomedical Engineering Society or the American Institute of Chemical Engineers, can also broaden your network.
Acquiring Hands-on Experience
Think about internships, volunteering, or research projects to gain practical experience in your field. This will not only beef up your resume but also equip you with valuable skills and contacts. Internship opportunities can be found on websites like LinkedIn, Indeed, or Glassdoor, or you can reach out to companies directly to ask about possible openings.
Personalizing Your Application Documents
For each job application, tailor your resume and cover letter to highlight the skills and qualifications that align with the job requirements. Incorporate keywords from the job description to ensure your application makes it through the applicant tracking systems (ATS).
Strategies for Online Job Hunting
Make the most of online job portals, like LinkedIn, Indeed, and Glassdoor, to hunt for job vacancies. Set up job alerts to get updates about new job postings that fit your specifications. Social media platforms, particularly LinkedIn, can be used to connect with companies and professionals in your industry.
Persistence and Follow-ups
Once you've applied, touch base with the hiring manager or recruiter to reaffirm your interest in the position and check on your application's status. Be ready to discuss any gaps in your work history and stress your enthusiasm to learn and advance in your role.
Extra Tips
Consider seeking the assistance of a career counselor or mentor to review your resume, hone your interview skills, and provide guidance on your job search strategy. Maintain a positive attitude, be persistent, and remain open to opportunities, and you'll boost your odds of landing a job in your area of study post-graduation.
Authoritative References Used: National Association of Colleges and Employers Career Development and Counseling: Theory and Practice in a Multicultural World (Print) The Muse
God Bless You!
JC.
thank you so much for reaching out to me
zoey efford
Rebecca Tang
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Hi, thank you for your question.
Below are my suggestions:
1.. Look for intern opportunities. Some corporates may post the opportunities on the career website or in college career office. This is good opportunity for you to gai working experience. Very often, the corporate may turn the interns to permanent staff
2. Explore any graduation trainee opportunities. Similar to above, meet any eye on corporate websites or college career office
3. Search opportunities in Linkedin from time to time
4. Contact the recruitment agencies to look for opportunities
5. If you have any corporate you have particular interest, you can send your CV to their HR to look for opportunities
Hope this helps! Good Luck!
May Almighty God bless you!
Below are my suggestions:
1.. Look for intern opportunities. Some corporates may post the opportunities on the career website or in college career office. This is good opportunity for you to gai working experience. Very often, the corporate may turn the interns to permanent staff
2. Explore any graduation trainee opportunities. Similar to above, meet any eye on corporate websites or college career office
3. Search opportunities in Linkedin from time to time
4. Contact the recruitment agencies to look for opportunities
5. If you have any corporate you have particular interest, you can send your CV to their HR to look for opportunities
Hope this helps! Good Luck!
May Almighty God bless you!
thank you for all your insight
zoey efford
Tony Roig
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First, congrats on getting your engineering degree Zoey! Just you completing such a challenging degree, speaks to your potential and indicates you possess some good attributes that are desirable in candidates for most positions. However, most engineering grads have several work experiences by the time they graduate, so if you apply to engineering positions you wouldn't be there first choice.
You may want to focus on securing a part-time position while you continue looking for a position that will train you (they are out there but you will probably need to be prepared to relocate, the federal government is one such employer).That will give you some experiences so then employers may be more willing to give you a chance. Pick positions that relate to your studies e.g. working in pharmacy, math or other tutor/teaching, research assistant in science/ medical research. Your college career should also provide you with employer contacts/jobs as well as opportunities at the university. Don't be shy about asking professors if you can help on research or studies as they might also have other contacts. Engineering is a great degree and will set e you well. Good luck!
You may want to focus on securing a part-time position while you continue looking for a position that will train you (they are out there but you will probably need to be prepared to relocate, the federal government is one such employer).That will give you some experiences so then employers may be more willing to give you a chance. Pick positions that relate to your studies e.g. working in pharmacy, math or other tutor/teaching, research assistant in science/ medical research. Your college career should also provide you with employer contacts/jobs as well as opportunities at the university. Don't be shy about asking professors if you can help on research or studies as they might also have other contacts. Engineering is a great degree and will set e you well. Good luck!
Michelle M.
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Michelle’s Answer
Hello, Zoey !
My most practical advice for you is to try to get a job that you will consider temporary until you obtain your first career job.
Since you do not have any work history as of yet and have been sending out a resume for nine months without any response, I think that taking a job outside of your major and doing volunteer work at a lab or hospital may be a smooth way to gain experience and still be able to have a paycheck at least. You can apply for jobs doing data entry, retail or food service if it is the pay that you want now. Also apply for remote online work. Continue to send your resume for career jobs, too, because you never know what opportunity may turn up. If you take a job working outside of your field, at least you will be starting to earn some money and you may feel a little better about the situation.
I mention volunteer work because students that graduate that seek a paid Internship usually need some experience. You may be able to volunteer at a pharmacy, pharmaceutical company or a hospital and any labs in your area. Explore if there are any textile manufacturers in your area, too. Also try to go to someone who can review your resume. It just may be that there is a way to boost your resume and adding some things that you haven't considered experience but someone who writes resumes would think of. Visit the campus Career Center at the college you graduated from or a nearby college to seek assistance for a new resume. You can even ask at your local Library if someone can assist you with it.
Employment is a send and wait thing. No one can guarantee that if you do a certain thing you'll definitely obtain employment. Find out what employers are looking for in their applicants. Think about obtaining some certifications (do a search online for these) for your field. Be assertive and visit Flowers Chemical Laboratories located in your town and offer to do volunteer work. Think about Pharmaceutical Sales as a way to start out. That is very good pay and consists of visiting doctors and selling them pharmaceutical drugs that they can use in their practice.
I hope that this is helpful and I wish you all the best in finding a job that you enjoy, meeting new people and eventually getting your career job ! Do not give up !
My most practical advice for you is to try to get a job that you will consider temporary until you obtain your first career job.
Since you do not have any work history as of yet and have been sending out a resume for nine months without any response, I think that taking a job outside of your major and doing volunteer work at a lab or hospital may be a smooth way to gain experience and still be able to have a paycheck at least. You can apply for jobs doing data entry, retail or food service if it is the pay that you want now. Also apply for remote online work. Continue to send your resume for career jobs, too, because you never know what opportunity may turn up. If you take a job working outside of your field, at least you will be starting to earn some money and you may feel a little better about the situation.
I mention volunteer work because students that graduate that seek a paid Internship usually need some experience. You may be able to volunteer at a pharmacy, pharmaceutical company or a hospital and any labs in your area. Explore if there are any textile manufacturers in your area, too. Also try to go to someone who can review your resume. It just may be that there is a way to boost your resume and adding some things that you haven't considered experience but someone who writes resumes would think of. Visit the campus Career Center at the college you graduated from or a nearby college to seek assistance for a new resume. You can even ask at your local Library if someone can assist you with it.
Employment is a send and wait thing. No one can guarantee that if you do a certain thing you'll definitely obtain employment. Find out what employers are looking for in their applicants. Think about obtaining some certifications (do a search online for these) for your field. Be assertive and visit Flowers Chemical Laboratories located in your town and offer to do volunteer work. Think about Pharmaceutical Sales as a way to start out. That is very good pay and consists of visiting doctors and selling them pharmaceutical drugs that they can use in their practice.
I hope that this is helpful and I wish you all the best in finding a job that you enjoy, meeting new people and eventually getting your career job ! Do not give up !