Hi Gina,

Check out Virtual on-line in person Job Fairs and Hiring Events, I just noticed some recently on Indeed that are coming up in the very near future. Good Luck

I would try volunteering at a clinic or Dr. Office and explain your situation. It would have been beneficial if your school offered an internship program for their students.

Hello there I will be in the same predicament, after graduating from school for web design, granted it is not a bachelor program, but none the less I have been checking out the ads for this field. Please see some technical recruiters that specialize in the medical field only. I am currently working at Intel as a maintenance technician, making ok money, but at least I am working until I can slide into the field I want to. Yes, the ads I see want 4years with a bachelor degree. This is a start in the right direction... hang in there don't give up the ship! And yes, now these days you need at least a bachelor degree to excel in your field.

Don't give up your goal. You probably have to work at a remedial job to support yourself for now while you pursue this. Yes that means doubletime !

Gina, Congrats! Contact your school for joblacement opportunities. Get letters of recommendation from your instructors. Yes you do have experience--1year of hard work,studies&clinical. Sell yourself& hold the school accountable. Afterall- who paid the tuition& loans. How successful are their graduates? Do they stand behind their education,than they should stand behind you. No matter where you get a job, they all have a unique way of doing things. As far as I'm concerned you are a great canidate. You have the basics and aren't tainted by other companies teachings& practices. We all have to be trained and retrained. Everyone starts somewhere. Someone will give you a chance!

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Thanks.

Hi Gina,

Have you tried contacting your instructors from school? Most of the time, these instructors have worked in the medical field themselves, and may have some ideas on where to look for a job, as well as some connections in the field. They may be able to give you a reference, since after all, they are a good unbiased testament to your work ethic and what knowledge you withhold. Alternatively, the school you attended itself could have some sort of job placement assistance, which a lot of schools who offer this program do provide. Even if the position they help you obtain isn't your ideal position, you could at the very least gain some experience to put on your Resume. Never lie about the amount of experience you have on a Resume to obtain a position- it will catch up with you and hurt you in the long run.

Good Luck!

Gina, Many firms ask that you have at least a year of experience as a safety measure. Otherwise the business may wind up training an employee; only to have them leave as soon as or shortly after they complete their training-and then another business gets to take advantage of what you learned at the first business. However, I used to be disgusted by this request I had experience but only an Associate Degree and some supplemental credits thus selecting personnel refused to hire me in the Analyst Field although I was just as qualified with experience as the people with Bachelor's Degrees. Some businesses are willing to hire you without experience as long as you have good references and agree to stay for awhile. levcic@verizon.net

Yes, it is a catch 22 as you say. But don't expect logic from employers these days. And I bet ya, half of the hiring managers have no idea what Catch 22 even means.

I think that I understand your frustrating position. I agree that volunteering can be very difficult for many people. First, unless you live in a city of mass transit it is expensive to drive and park at work. It is a catch 22 situation. Is there a large hospital near you? If so, look for one of their outpatient clinics. You can get a multitude of experience there. Lastly, do not give up. Once you find a job keep working on your education. Hopefully you will find a place to pay part of your education. I first started as a nurse aid many years ago. It is hard work and you are underpaid. I recently retired as a RN with 30 years experience. Do not give up. Please keep in touch.