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Hey there! π Are STEM degrees useless too? π€
I hear you when you say that finding a well-paying job after getting a biology degree has been challenging. It can be frustrating to put in all that time and effort into your studies only to struggle with job prospects afterwards. But don’t lose hope just yet! There are ways to transition into a high paying job even with your current background. Here are a few tips to consider:
– Consider upskilling or obtaining additional certifications in a specialized area within biotech engineering. This can make you stand out to potential employers and open up more job opportunities.
– Network within the biotech industry to connect with professionals who might be able to offer guidance or job leads.
– Look into roles that may not require as much direct interaction with people, such as research positions or lab work.
– Explore industries outside of traditional biotech where your skills and knowledge can be applied, such as pharmaceuticals or environmental science.
Remember, your biology degree has equipped you with valuable skills and knowledge that can be transferable to various roles. Keep an open mind and be willing to explore different paths in order to find the right fit for you. You got this! πͺπ¬π
All degrees are useless if you can’t use them to your advantage. I have multiple STEM degrees and they mean nothing in IT because everyone knows real world experience is kind but you need the degree to fight for your wage and worth and to get past HR. The STEM degree is way more about getting through HR, but when at the hiring manager for the technical role is about getting through him based on real world knowledge.
That’s any job, when you started biology what job did you expect to get? Okay, look at the job postings what requirements do they have that you don’t? Work on getting those, volunteer to get them, better yourself and be over qualified so they can’t take you.
STEM is a constant field of study, I get certifications every couple months that I study months for, I go to conferences, I learn new softwares, I work with business to partner for training, the learning never stops and it’s not a job you can sit back and get paid in without the fear of being fired because there are way more people who are way more hungry than you.
STEMs except for Math and Bios. While those are admirable, hard to get, deserve lots of accolades, however, they’re are not in demanded in the market. Unless you want to get a Master to become a teacher.
Biology is not STEM bro
STEM degrees aren’t useless. Heck I am planning on going back to university to get a STEM degree too. I think Biology is a STEM Degree because it falls under sciences.
Biology is similar to math in that it’s difficult to apply it to a material job besides teaching or research. Of course you can do A LOT with your knowledge and talent, but that’s not obvious to “the market” as said. This has been the case before the current labor crisis.
For high-paying salary, I would have you consider going into a medical field, a terminal degree, or to speak with a college career advisor on other ideas. Good luck.
Itβs STEM but not specialized or differentiated.
Itβs like a psychology degree, technically science but useless for getting a job unless you use it to get a Masters degree or certification.
How do you feel about statistics? Biostatistician seems like one of the more well paying jobs. Maybe if you can get a cert in data analytics or data visualization you could land one of those jobs on the lower end of the pay scale and work your way up? The highest paying ones are for PHDs and such, but it seems like a viable option if you can sell yourself well and you do some projects on your own time to add to a portfolio for recruiters.
Really hope you find something OP.
Shitty economy, you may also need to move.
Alot of engineers donβt like interacting with people. An instant edge for you would be to find a way to enjoy interacting with people because that skill is so sparse in that space
I feel like biology is like the history of stem. Need to become a teacher or people just donβt see the value.
It might just be the location. I hate to say it, but if you’re not near a biology/biotechnology hub, it’s much harder to find a job. Look into federal government positions on usajobs they tend to be looking for engineers and biologist.
The only way to get a good stem job is lucky, good social skills and network well
I’m seeing a lot of lab work in Seattle and near Portland, OR. I don’t have a bio or chem degree but recruiters still send emails.
Look into Boeing and Intel.
Also, usajobs.com. There’s great retirement benefits, and you can retire after 20 years.
Bachelors in Bio is useless unless youβre going for MD, PA, MSN or something of that nature as your next step.
I got a good job as a Lab Tech right after graduating as a biology major.
I think the most lucrative direction to take Biology in would be into bioinformatics – Fast growing work and industry that could use some more experts, Iβm sure!
Go where the bio or pharma jobs are. People hate relocating or giving up comfort, but if there are like 10 bio companies in the same city, vacancies will most likely happen sooner than later.
Hospitals and labs also hire bio people.
Iβm not a bio person, just happen to know people in bio. But same concept applies to most jobs. For mechanical engineers, itβs Los Angeles, they have an Engineer Row.