I have a BS in Biology. I have applied for over 50 job, but I have not been hired! I need some serious advice!

The problem with applying for jobs on the big “job websites” is that it is so impersonal.

I’m kind of in the same position as you. The thing is…. do you have any research experience? I’m finishing my a year of undergraduate research, and that puts me ahead of the game when it comes to entry level jobs that want B.S degree’s and 1+ years experience. If you don’t have any lab experience, jobs are less likely to want you because they have to train you from scratch.

But another thisngis, where are you looking for a job? Different cities and states have differing job opportunities. If you trying to “stick close to home”, you might be in the wrong place for the job market.

Me living in Nevada, I KNOW I’m going to have relocate, probably to the East Coast, just to find a job. So, you need to evaluate how far you are willing to move to get yourself a job.

Also, ask professors where they would recommend you go. They had to come from exactly where you are, and may know of some opportunities for you.

Hope this helps! Good luck.

I also have a science degree, though mine is in Zoology and Chemistry.

The pharmaceutical industry, or the food industry, would be good places to start, depending on the type of work you are looking for.

I worked a variety of sales jobs before getting a job with a pharmaceutical company, and now I have a very good job, that pays well, and allows me a good amount of family time.

Research and Sales & Marketing are two areas that spring to mind where a science degree such as yours could work, but again, its important to define what sort of work you are looking for, ie sales, etc, then prepare a resume that promotes both your academic qualifications and your work experience in an “attractive” a way as possible.

The pharmaceutical industry is notoriously difficult to get a toe hold in, but if you try hard/consistently enough, go to job fairs etc. then I think you can get in, or at least better understand if it is what you really want to do, or what you need to do to be a more “suitable” candidate.

Hazeltine is right. Biology is a tough subject unless you want to teach or do research – and even for research positions you need at least MS degree. I have a PhD in microbiology and most people in my field either work in government labs or become college professors and few find jobs in companies.

It is difficult to find any applied jobs with Biology degree.

But i dont want to discourage you. You never know.

It usually takes anywhere from 3-12 months to find a decent job. So dont give up, keep looking. All these job searches are helpful but making personal contacts are even better.

Most jobs are filled by people who know each other, so i would try to contact everyone you know within your field and dont forget to send you resume. they might spread out a good word about you.

Good luck!

You need to apply directly. Monster etc is not good for specialty jobs like this: all they really have are the “college grad” jobs and administrative assistant positions. My resume has been on Monster for 6 years and I have gotten one call, from someone looking to hire telemarketers. Yeah. Obviously telemarketing wasn’t my major in college.

Find out if there are any labs in your chosen (geographical) area. Check the newspaper. Seriously consider graduate school.

Unfortunately, Biology is a degree with no career opportunities, without going on to Grad School, Med School, Dental School, etc. Someone should have told you that a few years ago. You could have at least double majored in Education, so you could teach in a school.

You could sell pharmaceuticals. They make awesome money but usually you have to complete the company’s training program, which they pay for. They would love someone with a biology background. Competition is kind of tough to get hired. Or you could return to school for a teaching degree.

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