Former Patent Technology Specialist Struggling to Find Another Tech Spec Position
I worked as a Technology Specialist at a law firm for a little over a year after finishing my PhD. unfortunately they didn’t provide much formal training or mentorship. I ended up teaching myself a lot of the role, which I’m grateful for, but ultimately it wasn’t a good fit.
I’m currently studying for the patent bar and plan to take it soon. In the meantime, I’ve been trying to find another Technology Specialist position because I’d really like to get back into the field before passing the patent bar if possible.
The problem is that I’m having a terrible time with the job search. I’ve applied through what feels like every job board and firm website I can find, also I did try a working with a recruiter but eventually he went silent. There also don’t seem to be many Technology Specialist openings in life sciences/biotech compared to what I expected.
So my question are:
● Should I just focus on passing the patent bar and resume my search afterward?
● Is it worth reaching out directly to patent attorneys, patent agents, or recruiters on LinkedIn?
● Are there other job search strategies I’m missing for finding Technology Specialist positions?
I’d really appreciate any advice or insight. Thanks!