BSc in Meteorology with no experience -- Is it reasonable to look for international jobs?

[torstum]

Summary:: I'm a portuguese citizen, holding a BSc in Meteorology, Oceanography and Geophysics, and I've been applying for job opportunities related to weather forecasting, internationally. I have no experience in it whatsoever, and I would probably require sponsoring. Is it reasonable to continue doing it, since in my own country it seems extremely unlikely to find something worthy? These are the job boards that I have found, that seem to be the most useful, (...)

Hi everyone,

I'm a portuguese citizen, holding a BSc in Meteorology, Oceanography and Geophysics, and I've been applying for job opportunities related to weather forecasting, internationally. I have no experience in it whatsoever, and I would probably require sponsoring. Is it reasonable to continue doing it, since in my own country it seems extremely unlikely to find something worthy? These are the job boards that I have found, that seem to be the most useful, but any suggestions at all will be greatly appreciated! How about private consultancy firms, or even geophysics companies?

https://jobs.rmets.org/

http://www.met.psu.edu/careers/job-listings/all-job-listings

https://careercenter.ametsoc.org/

Also, send me links to great job boards that you may have found, thank you so much

 

[CrysPhys]

Yours is a highly specialized niche question. Have you reached out to your previous university for help? Your previous professors, classmates, and alumni? In particular, where have alumni with your background found jobs?

 

[torstum]

Hi CrysPhys

Thanks for replying; unfortunately, I lost contact with former classmates, it's been several years now, but I know that some are working in the portuguese institute in which the national weather forecasts are prepared, and others are working under poorly payed research grants. I usually check their official website (IPMA). Apparently not many opportunities are available here, but I usually see job offers for work in The US and Canada. Although I don't enjoy it as much, I suppose I could also apply to Oceanography and Hydrology job offers, but seems like it's been somewhat difficult to even get to the point where someone would consider me for an interview. But I'm being persistent, and in the meantime, I'm tutoring Physics/Math online, although I still don't know which sites are best for advertising it

 

[Phylosopher]

It depends on the country you are applying to and the country you are from.

I was living in a two/third world country at the time I graduated with my BSc., I tried to find jobs internationally without any experience and I failed miserably XD

I applied to around 30 companies/institutions, no one even replied to me... Put yourself in the shoes of the employer and consider all the hassle of the visa, accommodation, waiting time, etc they have to put themselves into, just to employ you... To bring someone from another country, you need to invest a lot of time as an employer. Nearly any BSc. holder with no experience is doomed to fail because 1- He is not worthy the time 2- The alternative is nearly always available 3- Most employers need to employ staff on a fast pace and they do not want to wait.

This is my honest opinion, but I might be wrong.

Now, coming to your first line. You said you are Portuguese, will then, you better apply to countries inside the EU. I am no expert in EU affairs, but from what it seems, it is WAY more plausible getting a job in Spain, France or Germany than a job in Canada, UK or the USA, for the same exact reasons I mentioned earlier.

 

[StatGuy2000]

It depends on the country you are applying to and the country you are from.

I was living in a two/third world country at the time I graduated with my BSc., I tried to find jobs internationally without any experience and I failed miserably XD

I applied to around 30 companies/institutions, no one even replied to me... Put yourself in the shoes of the employer and consider all the hassle of the visa, accommodation, waiting time, etc they have to put themselves into, just to employ you... To bring someone from another country, you need to invest a lot of time as an employer. Nearly any BSc. holder with no experience is doomed to fail because 1- He is not worthy the time 2- The alternative is nearly always available 3- Most employers need to employ staff on a fast pace and they do not want to wait.

This is my honest opinion, but I might be wrong.

Now, coming to your first line. You said you are Portuguese, will then, you better apply to countries inside the EU. I am no expert in EU affairs, but from what it seems, it is WAY more plausible getting a job in Spain, France or Germany than a job in Canada, UK or the USA, for the same exact reasons I mentioned earlier.

@Phylosopher , if you don't mind my asking, what are you currently doing now?

In a previous post (dated back in January 2020), you had stated that you were postponing the beginning of your graduate studies in Germany.