Job Search Advice for Master Student Graduating in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
Hey all! I am graduating next week with my masters in metallurgical and materials engineering. I haven't had any co-ops or internships. Instead, I worked on campus and as a server/bartender to support myself. I have applied to at least 100 jobs in the last 3 months alone. I have had 2 interviews so far and got to the final round with one company. Unfortunately, I still do not have a job. I am looking in the Denver-metro area for positions such as material scientist, quality engineer, project engineer, material technician, etc. I have also applied to some extractive metallurgy positions with mining companies.
I would like some advice both on my resume and ways to set me a part from other new grads in the application process. I feel like not having any internships or co-ops has hindered my resume. Although, I find that my experience in the restaurant industry and as a short course coordinator gives me a much more extensive history of client relations and communication skills that some other students do not have. I have made great connections with the coordinator positions but almost all are out of state so I have not reached out for job opportunities.
Basically, any advice would be gratefully appreciated.
