Just a Bachelor’s Degree—And Still Made It in Biotech

What do you do when you’ve done everything right — and it still falls apart?Asmi is an international student with only a bachelor’s degree trying to survive in one of the most competitive industries: biotech. No advanced degree. No safety net. Just pure determination.First, she got laid off from a startup.Then, 23 weeks into a new role— laid off again.Next? She landed another job… only to have the offer revoked.Her visa was expiring. Time was running out.This episode is about what no one talks about — the silent pressure of building a career when your entire future depends on it. The mental toll. The self-doubt. The near misses. The fear.But it’s also about what happens when you don’t give up.If you’ve ever questioned whether you're “qualified enough” to chase a career in biotech — this story might be the reminder you didn’t know you needed.Video Chapter: 0:00 Introduction to Biotech Careers4:31 Navigating Education and career choices 10:11 Breaking into Biotech: First Job Experiences 15:32 Challenges of Being an International Student 19:54 Coping with Layoffs and Job Searching 24:28 Resilience and Networking in Job Applications25:46 Networking: The Key to Job Applications31:43 Overcoming Setbacks: The Layoff Experience37:44 Resilience in The Face of Adversity 39:07 Finding Meaning in New Opportunities. Advice For International Students. 49:24 Career Corner: Navigating Job OpportunitiesSubmit your questions/scenarios for Career Corner 👇

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