Need Advice for Future Careers
EDIT: is there any specific advice on when I should start applying or recs on where in the KC area? (The goal of attaching this version of my resume was to share some that I have done, it is not yet tailored to any one specific job)
Hi! I am currently going into my senior year of undergrad in Biomedical Engineering at KSU with an emphasis in Sensors and Devices. I am having a real problem deciding what I want to do with my future. I am looking at getting a job in the KC area as that is where my fiancé will be (he accepted a full time offer at Garmin), but I am not sure if I should try and go into Device Sales or R&D, or when I should go about looking for and applying for jobs. I have been in retail sales positions since I was 14, and currently work as a tech fixing aphaeresis devices, but that job did not come with a pay increase ($14 an hour unfortunately). I also have an Internship this summer in pharma QA at CEVA. My current plan is to try and go into industry right after graduating, and if I don't end up liking it after one or two years then going to grad school for a masters or PHD. Additionally, I have been on my LinkedIn grind for sales positions as suggested by some online. I do not have any real drive for one thing over another, I just enjoy being around other people and do not want to be stuck in a basement all day. I would like to make the highest possible pay starting out as-well (as I am sure everyone does). I just would like any real advice or suggestions on what I should probably try doing since I am on the fence for everything and don't really have anyone in my network to ask. I have attached my resume (without my name) from this past year if that helps. Any advice or recommendations are highly appreciated. Thank you!!
TLDR: Wanting advice on where, what, and when to apply for an incoming senior in BME