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You asked for advice about the path you plan to take. People gave you honest answers. If that "irritates" you, maybe you shouldn't ask for advice.

biologynerd

I was asking for constructive advice. When I interview for grad school (which is required at the school I want to attend) and they ask me what I've been doing for the duration of time I'm out of school, working at Hooters isn't exactly going to land me the spot in grad school. I mean seriously? I think it would be much better to say that I'm taking grad level courses and excelling in them. If I could get a "real" position with a company then I obviously would do that but waiting 6-12 months to find a job when I have no money is not exactly plausible.

Also telling me to relocate is pointless as well. I would have done that already if I had the means. The unemployment rate in my area was 9% in July. And is now still around 8+%.

biologynerd

I've visited my college career center, updated my resume and had it revised at the resume center they offer on my campus, I've done practice job interviews and gotten feedback on how I interview, I apply to 3-4 jobs a day on my school career website and craigslist. Its very frustrating having research and internship experience and not being able to find a legitimate job. I even went to the temp agency and they pretty much told me they have nothing for me since they are so full of applicants. I've been doing everything I can to get a job. Its not like I'm not putting any efforts in. I also spoke to an admissions rep at a grad fair and he suggested the certificate program as a way to make my application stronger. I'm not just pulling these ideas out of the air here.