Hi all,

I recently completed my science degree & am having trouble entering the workforce. In my degree, I have two biology-based majors & another biology-based minor. I expanded on one of the majors by doing Honours, which resulted in me achieving first class & a couple of papers in the publishing process with me as first author.

I’m applying to all the jobs in my Honours field & tailoring my resume & cover letter for each but no luck yet. I don’t have work experience in my field, which is making it more difficult, & I haven’t added the papers yet as I’m waiting for them to be officially published. As there a minimal jobs in my field in my location, I have stated I am willing to relocate. My graduation is in a couple of months so would it be better after that?

I’ve also began to look into PhD. programs & projects in my fields if the job search continues to be unsuccessful as I’m planning to do a PhD. anyway (though I was hoping to do it after gaining some work experience & taking a break from academia study).

Any advice? How was it like you all?

Thank you!

(I’m also not sure whether this should have the advice or career flair so let me know what you think & I’m happy to change it)

Edit 1: Should have stated I’m outside of the US

Edit 2: Thank you all for your treasure trove of advice & support/encouragement/kind words! Definitely taking it all on board.