What are the career prospects for a graduate with a bachelor’s degree in materials chemistry?
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I graduated in 2014. I found a job at Conch Cement while still in school and worked there for 3 months; the location was too remote, so I resigned. Then I went to Guangzhou and worked as a lab technician in a plastic electroplating factory for 8 months. I couldn’t stand the shift work, nor did I like the various electroplating solutions and the working environment there. I’ve now resigned and don’t know what to do; it seems like I can do nothing
I’m a bit too impulsive. I graduated in 2007, majoring in polymer chemistry, but the work I do has nothing to do with polymers at all. What you learn in university is not just knowledge, as there are many differences between what is taught in university and what is required at work; the most important thing to learn in university is still a way of thinking. It’s difficult to find a job that one really likes; I’m not sure what would be a good choice for you. Use your strengths as a starting point – that will tell you what kind of job is suitable. Carefully analyze this problem: identify what additional information is needed and how to obtain it, and you’ll be able to find the answer you’re looking for quite quickly. The most important thing after graduating is to support yourself first, to learn skills and get started working; you might even end up liking a job that you used to think was awful. Besides, you’re still young, so you have time on your side. So it’s better to find a job that allows one to support themselves first, stick with it for two years to see how it goes; if one really doesn’t like it, and once they have acquired the necessary skills and experience, then they can consider other options for further development.
It’s not that World Cement focuses on China, while Chinese cement companies focus on Conch – in fact, you should come back and continue working!
It’s not necessary to pursue this career; you can try other options
I don’t feel there’s any advantage; I don’t even know which direction to go now. It feels like there are too many options, yet in reality there are no options at all
It seems that everyone in our class who couldn’t find a job went to Hailuo. . . . . . . .
Actually, I feel that Hailuo is much better than those outside; it doesn’t seem as restless now, and the management is great too. They are very concerned about the college students who go there.
It’s like you need to cross a river – a wide river whose depth is unknown, and you don’t dare to enter it recklessly. I suggest you see what your peers and friends in the same field are doing It can serve as a reference, or you could first stick one leg in to test the depth of the water – maybe it’s not that deep after all
Those in the same field are doing work related to chemistry, or working in sales, or are still at the beginning of their careers
It’s okay; at least delivery is possible, and it definitely won’t be in a remote area. Have confidence
One can take these students’ experiences as a reference; if not, just cross the river on one’s own.