Originally Posted by sciencysciency

Hi all,

I am just wondering the average time for a life science graduate (local/overseas bachelor degree holder) to obtain a job in the research industry (i.e at A*star, research centres, hospitals)?

I graduated last year with a first class honours overseas and found that I was not getting many replies from the HR departments, after providing a full CV and appropriate referees' details via their websites/ emailing directly. I also tried applying directly to the group leader or head of department but there were no replies. I was offered unpaid internships as a research intern (without an appropriate end period).

Is it a norm for graduates to be offered these internships or to get no replies from HR? I applied about 50+ research jobs and was called up for 4 interviews so far.

Thanks for your time!