ChemNewbie

Hey Mr. Cohn,

Thanks for the reply! I'm currently living with my parents in New York while I find a job. I did my Master's work on novel rechargeable battery materials and have been looking at any work related to energy, materials, semi-conductors, metal oxides, etc. around this region. Unluckily, I haven't heard back from many places. I was hoping that working in a science position with the skill set I already have would help me continue to expand and move with finding my passion, but finding my first job have already been a problem. All I can do now is hope I will hear something soon and keep applying.

Hey there Mr. Cohn,

First off, thanks for doing an AMA.

I am currently a recent M.S. graduate in Chemistry, and haven't been successful in looking for work in the science industry for the past 6 months (applied to over 400 jobs and only landing an interview with no response as of yet). I have a first author paper (submitted and hopefully published soon) from my time doing my Master's, am highly hard working and science IS my life. I have no connection with anyone working in the science industry, as I am the first-generation in my family with a college degree.

As you are a person with lots of experience in the science industry, do you have any tips that may help me with my job search? Any companies you may recommend? I currently have a background in inorganic/materials chemistry and am willing to reshape and quickly pick up new skills to be able to work in my dream career.

I would really love to land a job and start a career doing what I love, but being without a job for 6 months (almost 7 months) is heartwrenching.