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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It is what it is.  List whatever might be favorable, don't list what isn't real, and apply for entry-level roles where prior experience is not required.

That said, the absence of even summer employment or volunteer work will not reflect well on the job applicant, who may be seen as lazy and unambitious, absent extenuating circumstances or some other accomplishments during those time periods.  [/quote]

Yes, honestly, lazy and unambitious are on target. So, what now? What is realistic?[/quote]

I’d worry about the suggestion for something commission-based (ie sales). The kid may be able to land one of those jobs but someone lazy and unambitious will not flourish there. The problem is really that Duke says “smart” and the lack of anything else says “but not worth the gamble”. The military or law enforcement route has at least a structure of expectations for work that might light a fire. [/quote]

Nobody asks him to “flourish” there. Just stay employed long enough to get another job - something he actually is interested in doing. And he is not lazy. Likely, he is just marching to the beat of his own drum.[/quote]

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