I graduated last year with a bachelors degree in Health Physics. I've been looking for work for quite a while. I've hit the 450 applications mark not to long ago. I've applied to many places here included. I've also applied to environmental jobs, industrial hygiene jobs, health physics technician jobs, or anything that looks like I have a remote chance of getting employed. I've got nothing, and I am wondering what I should do now. My plan was to find work either as an entry level health physicist, or a health physics technician and build up some experience before working as an "actual health physicist"; one that works for a state agency or something of that nature. I'm wondering given the fact that I have not been able to find gainful employment, What other career paths should I look at? what can I do to build upon the degree I earned? and also what other search engines should I use? I've used Nukeworker, Indeed, Monster, ZipRecruiter, Career Builder, Health Physics Society and kelly services with little to no avail. I thank you in advance for your responses.
PS: I've looked at Grad school, but it isn't an option for me because of money. I've also looked at the NRPPT certification, but lack the necessary experience to take the test. I've also looked at the CHP test. Part I looks like something I can do but I'm not sure if that would help my employment situation.