Chemical Engineering graduate who needs help.

[jonton0021]

I just want to start off by saying that if this is the wrong area to start this thread, I'm sorry; I just recently created this account, and don't know exactly where to put it, or if it even has a place here.

It's been about a year since I've graduated from my school with a chemical engineering degree. I've been searching for job within the last year, but to no avail. My grades were great, and I've even graduated Magna Cum Laude. However, when it comes to job searching, I've seen to have some difficulty. I've consistently applied to jobs pertaining to chemical engineering all over the United States, and gone on multiple interviews to just be turned down. Now that it's approaching a year without a chemical engineering job, I'm starting to feel a bit distressed and worried.

I'm basically here asking what I can do to improve my chances to getting a job as a chemical engineer, or what I should be doing. I've been following up on interviews, and constantly sending my resume out. I wouldn't mind volunteering my time as a Chemical Engineer, but I don't exactly know where to go. Any help is appreciated, and thank you in advanced.

 

[geesamand]

"Sales is so often a two way street between the customer and the manufacturer and having engineering knowledge can increase the opportunities that present themselves. Likewise some sales jobs require a fair degree of engineering capability and understanding to best satisfy the customers needs. Sometimes the best solution for the customer (but also the long term relationship with that customer) is to recommend a product that you don't have. But there is a fair chance that customer will come back to you next time."

An engineer in a Sales role will have challenge and opportunity. Challenge in trying to keep up with fickle customers who don't seem to respond to logical situations, and opportunity in that customers can develop a deep trust in your competence. You never want to be sophomoric and pretend you know enough technically to handle all questions by yourself, rather, you can use your technical background to fully understand the question and its importance to the customer and how to accurately convey the answer.

David