I graduated back in 2002 with a B.S in chemistry. I was unable to find any decent chemist position after graduation. I didn't know that a B.S. in chemistry was so worthless. I didn't spend 4 years in college just to get a $12/hr job. I eventually found a job with an insurance company, working as a claims rep....basically just on the phone all day filing claim reports. After 2 years working here, I got so disgusted with it. This was such a dead-end job with no future potential. So I quit. My father owns a gas station, for which I have been working at since June of 2005.
Now I just feel so lost and unmotivated. College did not prepare me at all for the real world. I didn't gain any useful skills that I can take to the workforce. When I tried applying for chemist positions, they told me I didn't have enough experience...so I applied to chemist jobs that asked for an associate's degree, so I can gain experience.....and they told me I was OVER-EXPERIENCED because of my bachelor's degree!!
2007-07-07 06:03:56 · 9 answers · asked by h-nizzle 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Other - Careers & Employment
Most of my minimum wage jobs, there were always a few people with bachelor degrees, from accounting to engineering.
2007-07-07 06:08:52 · answer #1 · answered by ST 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm sure that your college experience was not entirely useless to you. Maybe you just haven't found a position where you can apply the things you've learned. With that said, I can relate to your frustration. Finding a job with a B.A. is difficult because you will be overqualified for a lot of positions, but not qualified enough for some more advanced ones. If you want to apply for some chemist positions like those that turned you down, you may need to go to grad school to be eligible.
However, if that doesn't sound appealing to you, you will need to try some alternatives. For instance, you could contact your college's career center for advice. Many of them are more than happy to help alumni. They can connect you to other alum who might be useful career contacts. You may be able to find a research assistant position that will allow you to then advance to a higher position.
There is still a possibility that you can apply for positions that you are slightly overqualified for. In your application or interview, you can emphasize that because you have a B.A., the company won't have to spend as much time training you. This is one other option you may pursue. Bottom line: Keep looking, and don't give up yet!
2007-07-07 06:56:40 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A college degree is never a waste of time. It sounds like you thought the degree would carry you to your dream job and it doesn't work like that. In college you should have been looking for Summer jobs or internships that would have given you experience on your resume when you applied to be a chemist. Having a college degree doesn't always mean starting out with huge money. You might start out making little money but once a few years go by you will be promoted and get significant pay increases because of your degree while others will be held back without it. It sounds like you have given up. Continue to apply for positions. Instead of applying as a chemist, why not apply at the company in a different area, once you get your foot in the door you could be transferred to a different position later. I am speaking out of experience. Please don't give up.
2007-07-07 06:13:26 · answer #3 · answered by Luv2Answer 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
College doesn't prepare you for job hunting. Most people I know that have finished school think they can go to an interview and slap there degree on the table and boom your hired. Its not that easy. Looking for a job is a job in itself and even if you have a degree if you have no work experience your not as valuable as you might think you are. In the long run you will be more valuable then people with experience but no degree. Believe it or not a lot of jobs don't even require a degree but you can only get so far without one. You gonna have to start somewhere so if your working for 12/hr as a chemist remember the experience your gaining is more valuable then your salary at the moment. Don't give up though.
2007-07-07 06:11:15 · answer #4 · answered by Korey K 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
College doesn't prepare you for the real world? OMG! Wake up! Maybe you need to STOP CRYING and go apply at some of these places that may take you with your limited skills. And $12 an hour is not bad for these times. Why don't you see what the requirements are in your state to be a substitute teacher? Someplaces it is very strict, others, like where I live, are very easy. Here you just need 60 college credits to be a sub. And I have a BA. I was told I was over qualified for a job I really needed. I just looked at the interviewer and told him I could be as stupid as he wanted if he gave me the job. It worked!
2007-07-07 06:22:03 · answer #5 · answered by magix151 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2016-10-01 02:15:16 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
College is what you make of it. A degree is only as good as the person behind it. If you did not learn anything in college then you will be working at McDonalds. If you graduated from college with an education then you will get a good job.
2007-07-07 06:56:16 · answer #7 · answered by robert f 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No, going and receiving a degree in college. It is not a waste of time. You just have to get right back out there and apply yourself, again and again. You will find something to suit you physically, mentally and certainly financial. Don't give up. Get right back out there. Good Luck.
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2007-07-07 22:49:44 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋