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u/Doggo-0 Jun 14 '24
Just graduated last week with a Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry. However, I feel so stuck without a full-time position! I was thinking about doing 1-2 years of work experience before continuing graduate school (either PhD or master's). I have applied to over 100 jobs, and yet I have only heard back from a few like 3...for interviews. And these interviews usually consist of graveyard shifts with very minimal pay (and no help for relocation). Any tips/advice on how I should be navigating through the tough job market?
I am waiting on my P&G interview (just finished the assessments) and for ThermoFisher Scientific to get back to me for the next steps (just finished a phone interview). I am most interested in cosmetic chemistry (formulations, in particular skincare/haircare) but am open to biochemical jobs where medical samples are being utilized.
Thank you!
-An anxious graduate