@KiwiMace,
I can understand the worry that employers may have against entry-level candidate(High cost but low productivity). Which is why I asked whether a Masters/PhD would make that easier (as now the candidate can be treated as somewhat of an expert and does not need as much training)...
Thanks for your reply mike. I totally understand your viewpoint, however, instead of being told "tough luck", I would much prefer practical advice.
For example, one company told me "please get a masters or PhD and that will make it easier for us to sponsor". Although I agree that it will help...
I recently graduated with a major(BChEn) in Chemical Engineering and have been to numerous career fairs, however I have faced the issue of companies not willing to sponsor(H1-B) Internationals.
I have a 3.4 GPA from a top Chemical Engineering Program (University of Minnesota), so I doubt that...