I just graduated!! Now What????
After 5 long years, I finally received my degree in microbiology. I am super excited, but now I can’t get a job now where. Every job I apply to requires experience, but the only experience I have is in class. I have tons of experience in other fields. Do you think if explain the other skills I gained through other fields in a cover letter it will help me?
Hi Tatiana,
Few thoughts:
I would find out who graduated the year before in Microbiology and where they are working today. I would use social media or LinkedIn to connect with them. Ask them what was their best route of success and maybe the company they work for is seeking other candidates like you.
Use Linkedin as a tool. Put your profile out there. Use their job search function and see what companies hire candidates like you.
Make a list of the top five companies that hire your degrees (ask your college guidance counselor) for help. Contact their HR departments.
See if there is an organization that you can join where you can participate and meet people that can help you.
Don't get discouraged looking for a job is hard work; allocate time each day and be disciplined to target the people you want to talk to each day. Regarding a cover letter it should be targeted to the job you are applying for. Be careful to read the job requirements and your cover letter should cover how your skills and achievements meet their requirements.
Best Wishes Prof. Noto
Check out government jobs in your field at www.usajobs.gov
And I respectfully suggest you work on your grammar - it's "I can't find a job anywhere"
Good luck.
I have a friend who just spent 5 years becoming a zoologist She ended up working for the state typing reports from those in the field of cruelty of animals. She says Perri it's ok I have to start at the bottom and that's true. What I'm trying to say is if u get a low job with the state or something in your field take it. You have to start somewhere.
Try starting with a temp agency. The company that I currently work for has a micro-lab and a lot of the people who work in there started as temps, or contract workers. Depending on the needs of the company, you could come on full time. But remember you are still a temp and they can end the contract at anytime. You probably won't get any benefits, but it would be great experience for full-time work down the road. Good luck
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Try working for Quest Diagnostics.
It can't hurt.