How to convey my interest in a field I did not get a major in, or get a job in either? I can't get a job in Civil or Environmental Engineering... (USA)

Good afternoon,

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I may be breaking Rule 3, "No resume critiques". While I agree, I feel I have more questions than just that, and is a culmination of things.

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I am a Civil Engineering student who graduates in 1 month. I unfortunately have a GPA of 2.98 overall, but with this semesters classes, and a class being removed I should have a GPA of 2.99 or 3.0. Either way, I want to get my Masters in Environmental Engineering starting next Fall. However, I need a job first.

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In engineering many firms will pay for some or all of a Masters. However, I'm struggling to get a job anywhere. I have applied to about 30 locations, have gotten responses from 3, and a follow up from 1. I will not receive an offer from that one, b/c I asked if I could expand my knowledge in the Environmental field. (Apparently this ended up being a mistake.)

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• I don't know what is wrong??? Is it my Resume? I have had multiple people review my resume over the years... (Posted below w/out my personal information.)

My Resume

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Am I being to straight forward with companies? Should I just not mention my desire to get a Masters in Environmental Engineering? Are there just not enough jobs for someone who has a "low" GPA in this field to get a job? Why do companies have me enter my information both in a resume, and on their website?

• Or am I just that unappealing that after personality surveys I just don't get an email back?

I don't like those stupid personality surveys. However, I take them honestly... and they never go well. I don't mind working in teams, but would prefer to fly more solo. I'm quiet, but assertive if I feel something needs to be said. However, I don't know how to correct this. Maybe y'all have some ideas.

• Assuming I get my foot in the door, is it what I wear or how I act?

I always wear Khakis, a blue blazer, a button down, dress shoes, and a tie. I have a full suit, but I'm trying to look like I want the job, not like I'm desperate for one. Maybe I'm wrong.

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I wear my nice long sleeve button down with the sleeves rolled and tucked under my blazer. (Like this) I enter the room remove my blazer, so that I don't sweat... its hot where I live. I then take a seat with my blazer hanging off the back of the chair, and my sleeves are still rolled. I'm comfortable, and I don't feel like I've been pulled into questioning by the police. My answers are jumbled and confusing if I did not expect the long weird type of interview questions. (Obviously, I need to practice those.) Or well thought out if its questions like "How would you solve a dispute?".

• Should I just start "harassing" them at this point? (That is a joke, "follow up" sounds better.)

If they contact me once, I reply, and then they never respond. I think I should just call them to check. Am I correct on this one?

• I'm just discouraged at this point

I thought my current internship would offer me a job afterwards, but they will not have a position for me for the next 6 months. And... even though I love the atmosphere, even I have to agree that the job is not the long term position I would be looking for. I'm just tired of applying to places that seem to not want me, or bait me with one email then never reply.

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