I recently earned a B.S. in Microbiology and haven't been able to find a job. Any suggestions?

Question

I've applied to several jobs but have gotten no responses. I don't have any experience, and I believe it is this factor that's keeping me from getting hired. Does anyone have any suggestions as to how an entry-level microbiologist can get her foot in the door?

Answer 1

Consider working in Quality Assurance, or as a Quality Inspector within the Food/Food Manufacturing Industry.

Also, maybe the jobs you are applying for require experience you just don't have yet. Make sure you are applying to are actually ENTRY-LEVEL positions.

You might apply to 20 jobs before you get a decent interview. Don't give up and don't settle for the first thing that comes your way. Use this time to practice interviewing skills and researching the field (and companies). Put your free time to good use.

You might also want to utilize local gov't workforce development offices. You can also search for recruiting/placement agencies which probably won't cost you anything except your time. Also, the school you graduated from most likely has resouces you may be forgetting about.

Answer 2

Have you tried the World Health Organization of the Centers for Disease Control.....you might be able to get in through an entry level position.

Answer 3

If you live in a state that still has affirmative action discriminatory laws you know that 20th century hate law. Then say you are a minority. Or report it to the Equal Employment Opportunity commision which has FemNazis and colored trash working there. The stupid woman would not care because she is a sexist
and the colored guys will tell you I am from Venazula as though
his race is on trial. If you are white, I wish you all the best
brother, if you are a minority guy move to the South Pole.

Answer 4

Try to break into the companies as a clerical person-that way you are working in the field and staying abreast of the trends in your field.

Also go to your college and use their job center, go to events geared for professionals in your field. you find out about these by belonging to an association especially for those in your field. Get online and sign up for everything that you can. This will give you face to face time with people who make the decisions. If you impress them they keep you in mind and viola you get a job over someone w/experience who hasnt networked

I hope this helps!

Answer 5

Apart from major job websites like Monster, Hotjobs, Careerbuilder and Craigslist where you could apply for jobs and post your resume online,you could also search for jobs using aggregators like Simply Hired and Indeed. Check this out for more information http://www.pcworkathome.net/jobwebsites.html

Answer 6

If you could go to your University and interview microbiologists to learn what steps you can take to build relationships with people who will eventually hire you.