Graduating this year, B.Sc in Natural Resources Conservation trying to break into environmental consulting. I have limited (~1 year) work/volunteering experience in this field and I will continue to volunteer to gain experience.
I have not gotten any job offers, how screwed am I and if not, how long until I'm SOL and have to give up trying to pursue this field.
Thanks.
Context: Recent grad (B.Sc), limited field experience (~1 year), British Columbia, looking for wildlife focused consulting jobs.
I've gotten one screening interview which I guess I failed spectacularly since it took 2 weeks for them to tell me no, and about maybe 30 applications for entry-level positions. I'm mostly applying for the things I have the most experience in, which are bird related and amphibian/fish related surveys and such. Jobs I have been applying to don't require electrofishing cert. Should I get it anyways? It seems useful for some companies.
I'm eligible to register as a PBtech in training, and Biologist in training once i finish the chemistry requirement. Please do tell me if i am doing anything wrong. I struggled to get internships during university, ended up with one somehow.
I am writing cover letters and tailoring resumes for each jobn posting.
Looking for advice, please. I'd like to have a job.