I did my bachelors but not my masters

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August 13,2022 at 1:40PM UTC

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I did my bachelors but not my masters

I graduated last year with BSc Biotechnology. I currently live in India [very less scope of Biotechnology]. I want to go to countries like US, UK, EU for building a future in this field. I did not do my masters yet and not sure when I would do because of the high cost. The problem is all roles require minimum masters. My question is will I be able to land a job in any of those countries to move there with my bachelors? Will doing courses help my resume or will I still be pushed back compared to other applicants. I also know that moving to these countries require an employer sponsored visa which I think I wont get because of my inexperience and no masters. Opinions?

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KellyAugust 13,2022 at 2:20PM UTC
If you are interested in living in the US, I would say do your research on the states first. This country isn’t an even playing field. Things vary from state to state even city to city. Try looking at jobs that interest you in the countries you’re considering. Pretend as if you already live there and go on a job hunt. Even submit your resume just for fun to see what happens. Qualifications will vary in each country. It’s hard to say if you should return to school or not. Some people make it with minimal education, others are forced to get more education. Each job is different. I’m not familiar with the rules, but can you get a student visa to pursue your Master’s or is that undergrad only? Do you have any work experience? If no, I would say get to work where you are. It doesn’t have to be related to what you want to do, many employers want some form of work experience. Volunteer, internships, or actual jobs.
AnonymousAugust 13,2022 at 3:16PM UTC
I am currently working as a manager in marketing and product in a US-based virtual tutoring company. I recently got promoted to this role. It is remote so I work from India only. And it is a startup. I am not sure if this experience will help me land a job in life sciences as I am specifically interested in laboratory/research/clinical trial type of roles. I do know that student visa is an option but I dont have funds for the high fees in universities and neither want to get involved in student loan to go in a debt for years.
KellyAugust 13,2022 at 7:11PM UTC
Try doing some internships or volunteer jobs work in your areas of interest. It’s good you are working though. Even right out of college, lots of students have issues getting work in the fields they have their undergrad in. Many companies want years of work experience AND education, which many recent younger grads don’t have. Try looking for jobs you’re interested in and applying. I’ve seen some questions on applications asking if the applicant will require a visa. I’m not sure if they are willing to accommodate, but maybe try calling and asking to speak to someone in HR or in recruitment. Ask them if their company participates in sponsoring visas. I don’t know enough about the process and don’t want to give you incorrect information or get your hopes up. But it never hurts to ask. Also, I agree with the other commenter about teaching jobs. Even look for some teaching positions in your field. Also, if you haven’t try searching “Biotech jobs with no experience” or “Biotech jobs with a bachelor’s degree”. If you already haven’t, of course. “Entry level” “Volunteer” are also good search words. I’m just giving general information, and would love to see a recruiter or someone with hiring experience answer. Don’t give up on your dreams or goals though. You’ve done a lot of hard work already to get you here. You deserve to get your chance to show off what you’ve learned ❤️❤️❤️
AnonymousAugust 13,2022 at 4:02PM UTC
expand your options. Consider a teaching role if it would help geographically position you where you want to be and then apply for what you want. Now universities allow teachers to teach online and work with worldwide online teachers.
Karen MullinAugust 15,2022 at 5:48PM UTC
Don't be afraid to apply to companies which specialize in providing contractors/temporary support personnel. There are many of them which will provide sponsorship, particularly in Biotech, particularly in the Boston, Massachusetts area.