Duke bachelor’s (economics) & literally no work history

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Anonymous wrote:Whoever it is should ask the career center what to do if they have nothing to put on the resume. I’m sure they’ve seen this before.

Pretty sure they've been telling such kids to go to law school since the 80s. lol

Omg this is exactly what’ll happen! Don’t fall for it, OP!!

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Go talk to professors ,especially if he has a good GPA. Schools like Duke often have some post degree jobs on campus,e.g., as a research assistant to a prof or in the admissions office or a prof may have some connections to get an entry level job, especially with NGOS.

Sign up for work with a temp agency.Do any assignment he is given well and schmooze, schmooze, schmooze.

Get involved in a political campaign.

Look at internships. It's a long time ago, but I know someone who did a year long unpaid internship with NPR and ended up with a full time job.

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CIA is always looking for people. Not kidding. If they are lazy enough, they may not have crimed or done embarrassing things that could get them targeted for exposure.

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What does lazy kid want to do after graduation?

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Military officer seems like the best option here.

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How did this kid get into Duke? Sounds like they must be extremely wealthy - maybe through huge donations?

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Anonymous wrote:Military officer seems like the best option here.

It's unlikely he will be selected. It's competitive. He'd have to maintain certain physical fitness standards. He'd have to move to wherever they tell him (not always fun places.)

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Were the parents out to lunch this whole time? Why is everyone waking up right before graduation?

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Anonymous wrote:What are the employment options for a new graduate with nothing on their resume? Most recent W2 was in high school. Kid went to the career office and the first thing they wanted was a resume. Kid has nothing to put on a resume except name, address, phone, email and Duke economics degree.

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Anonymous wrote:Military officer seems like the best option here.

What's the timeline on applying for Officer Candidate School (OCS)? Is it once a year, a months-long process, deadlines, or rolling?

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Officer Candidate School: https://www.goarmy.com/careers-and-jobs/find-your-path/army-officers/ocs.html

Fairfax County, VA Police, fairly representative of these types of roles: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/fairfaxcounty/jobs/3852465/police-officer-i

Applying can't hurt, to all the services and to many PDs; one may work out. There are significant benefits associated with government employment, too.

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Get him volunteering right now so you can put that on his resume.

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Anonymous wrote:Officer Candidate School: https://www.goarmy.com/careers-and-jobs/find-your-path/army-officers/ocs.html

Fairfax County, VA Police, fairly representative of these types of roles: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/fairfaxcounty/jobs/3852465/police-officer-i

Applying can't hurt, to all the services and to many PDs; one may work out. There are significant benefits associated with government employment, too.

I see OCS is 12 weeks but I don't see dates. Does it run all year, as in, as there rolling admissions to apply? When is a graduating college senior supposed to apply?

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Officer Candidate School: https://www.goarmy.com/careers-and-jobs/find-your-path/army-officers/ocs.html

Fairfax County, VA Police, fairly representative of these types of roles: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/fairfaxcounty/jobs/3852465/police-officer-i

Applying can't hurt, to all the services and to many PDs; one may work out. There are significant benefits associated with government employment, too.

I see OCS is 12 weeks but I don't see dates. Does it run all year, as in, as there rolling admissions to apply? When is a graduating college senior supposed to apply?

NP and the driver is going to be the office basic course availability dates. Some, like infantry, run fairly frequently and the more obscure specialties run less often. It also depends on the needs of the military as to how many slots are available vs applicants. They probably won't put him into an OCS spot until there is a basic course opening for his speciality.

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Anonymous wrote:Not simply lying and taking creative license to the extreme solidifies a terminally lazy and worthless candidate. An educated young adult ought to be able to do a few hours of research on LinkedIn and spin a yarn.

Yeah he can just make up some school activities like clubs and intramurals. Generally those aren’t checked.