Career Coach
Karen Platt
Karen Platt provides career and education advice to prospective college students and recent graduates. She has several years’ experience teaching Reading & Composition at the college level, and holds a Ph.D. in English.
She provides guidance for people who are considering going back to school, for those in the midst of getting their degree, and for recent graduates hoping to leverage their new credentials into new career opportunities.
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Finding a Job in Entomology
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Question
Hi there. I am a master's degree-holder in entomology from Nigeria. How do I begin to search for a job that pays very well in Nigeria or elsewhere in the world? I am really desperate.
Answer
You'll want to begin your search at the college from which you graduated. Most colleges have a career services department, and they should have a job listing or a list of possible employers in your field. Contact a career advisor or even one of your professors. They should have information about jobs within and outside of Nigeria. EscapeArtist.com also has job listings in Nigeria and elsewhere in Africa.
Finding work outside your country of residence can be tricky, but it's possible. If you're interested in obtaining your Ph.D., you might be able to find a paid assistantship in an entomology (or biology or zoology) Ph.D. program. Of course, it won't pay a lot, but it could cover classes and give you money to live on. And it could very well open the door to future employment. If this sounds like a possible option for you, go online and check out different degree programs in places you'd like to live.
Here is a listing of jobs within your field in the U.S. You might be able to immigrate with a green card, although it's not a simple process. Resources such as workpermit.com provide invaluable information about finding work in countries worldwide. Good luck!
Finding work outside your country of residence can be tricky, but it's possible. If you're interested in obtaining your Ph.D., you might be able to find a paid assistantship in an entomology (or biology or zoology) Ph.D. program. Of course, it won't pay a lot, but it could cover classes and give you money to live on. And it could very well open the door to future employment. If this sounds like a possible option for you, go online and check out different degree programs in places you'd like to live.
Here is a listing of jobs within your field in the U.S. You might be able to immigrate with a green card, although it's not a simple process. Resources such as workpermit.com provide invaluable information about finding work in countries worldwide. Good luck!
