Hello there,

I have also recently graduated with a BA in psychology and a minor in environmental biology. In the near future I am interested in pursuing a master in either psychology or biology.

I decided after graduation that I wanted to work abit before heading back to school for a masters or another degree. Mainly to start saving money/ wanting to pay back some student loans before incurring more.

What I found in my job pursuits though is that having a psychology degree did not hinder me much really. I found that company's really want a employee who is willing to learn and be apart of the company. Most company's I applied with didn't even seem to notice want my degree was in but were just happy that I had one. Having other activities on your cv are a plus too I found. Things like lab work you may have done or clubs you were part of.

I would suggest 1. to definitely work on your cv and cover letter. Get some professional help in checking it over and editing it. Most University's have services for students to help with this. And while I know it is a lot of work tailor your cv and cover letter to every job you are applying for. 2. While job fairs are good I did not feel as though I got much traction at them. You should also look at contractors/recruiting company. They offer great opportunities for people who may not have a lot of experience and they tend to offer good pay. 3. In addition you should try online job posting sites. 4. Literally apply to everything you may be interested in. There's no harm in just sending out your cv even if you may not be completely qualified. 5. Dress to impress for interviews and for god sakes be on time or better yet early. I know it's what everyone says but a lot of people don't seem to take this seriously. 6. Contact people you know who may be able to help. Even if they can't hire you they may pass on your cv people to other people in the industry. And hell it doesn't hurt to ask. 7. start applying a few months before graduation. Job applying takes some time so be patient and don't get down, stay positive.

All of it is very basic advice that I'm sure many people give but as someone who is relatively new to the work field I found all this helped me. I think some people feel as though they must get a masters in order to get even an entry level job but it's not true. And even if you want to pursue a master or phd having work experience on your cv never hurts.