Anonymous
Post 10/28/2025 19:37     Subject: starting to panic about my kid not finding a job.
One quick tip for anyone job hunting.

If one is a US Citizen, then list that explicitly on one's resume, probably at the end.

If one is a US Permanent Resident, aka Green Card, then list that - along with one's citizenship - again probably at the end.

Lots of employers cannot legally ask directly about citizenship or PR status, but are not willing to sponsor anyone for a work visa. By making clear the basis of one's right to work in the US legally, chances of a followup from a recruiter are higher.
Anonymous
Post 10/28/2025 19:36     Subject: starting to panic about my kid not finding a job.
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:OP, if it makes you feel better, my neighbor's kid majored in Economics with a minor in Computer Science from a flagship university. He had a one year, term limited job after graduation but has been unemployed since June. It's rough out there for recent grads, even for some who study the "right" things.


Go to www.cna.org. Opening right now specifically for an Economist. CS background will be a plus. Hiring is not frozen. Position is in Arlington 1 block from the MetroRail Orange and Silver lines. US citizens only.

Anyone else have a new grad that needs a job? Post their degree/field and I will see what I can find.


The Economist (Research Analyst) jobs at CNA (including the one that is open now) requires a minimum of a Master's Degree. That isn't negotiable.
Anonymous
Post 10/28/2025 19:35     Subject: starting to panic about my kid not finding a job.
Anonymous wrote:Look into entering the military as an officer?


1000% of your child wants to advance in technology the government is the way to go. Starting as an officer will ensure growth.
Anonymous
Post 10/28/2025 19:33     Subject: starting to panic about my kid not finding a job.
If he just graduated this past summer, he should apply for an internship. It is sometimes easier to get a non-summer internship. I do know a few kids who had no job lined up, took internships after graduation (and filled in any empty time with other jobs like retail) and then were able to turn the internship into a full time offer.
Anonymous
Post 10/28/2025 19:31     Subject: Re:starting to panic about my kid not finding a job.
Sorry OP. The job market is horrible right now. He is not alone, a lot of recent college grads are in the same boat, including those who had jobs lined up that were rescinded.
Anonymous
Post 10/28/2025 19:22     Subject: starting to panic about my kid not finding a job.
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:For parents with kids still college reading this---your kid needs internships and networking while still in school.



+1

Also, if you have a kid in college interested in attending medical school, it would behoove them to get a year or two of research experience after graduating and before they apply.

You can do this starting right from high school and during summers in college. I worked as a research scientist for many years and we always had aspiring students come to get research experience in the lab either through internship programs or by directly contacting us.
Anonymous
Post 10/28/2025 19:22     Subject: starting to panic about my kid not finding a job.
Anonymous wrote:OP, if it makes you feel better, my neighbor's kid majored in Economics with a minor in Computer Science from a flagship university. He had a one year, term limited job after graduation but has been unemployed since June. It's rough out there for recent grads, even for some who study the "right" things.


Go to www.cna.org. Opening right now specifically for an Economist. CS background will be a plus. Hiring is not frozen. Position is in Arlington 1 block from the MetroRail Orange and Silver lines. US citizens only.

Anyone else have a new grad that needs a job? Post their degree/field and I will see what I can find.
Anonymous
Post 10/28/2025 19:15     Subject: starting to panic about my kid not finding a job.
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:My neighbours daughter got a great job at epic in Wisconsin. Apparently they do a lot of hiring and just looking for smart kids.


They have a lot of churn- my cousin's son was so miserable at Epic he quit in this environment without even getting another job. He didn't even consider it a mistake when it took him awhile to find a job- he was THAT miserable.


Very similar story with my nephew.
Anonymous
Post 10/28/2025 19:12     Subject: starting to panic about my kid not finding a job.
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Look into entering the military as an officer?


Hell no.

Alcohol Pete and no National Security, are you insane///



Take it to politics.
Anonymous
Post 10/28/2025 19:04     Subject: starting to panic about my kid not finding a job.
OP, if it makes you feel better, my neighbor's kid majored in Economics with a minor in Computer Science from a flagship university. He had a one year, term limited job after graduation but has been unemployed since June. It's rough out there for recent grads, even for some who study the "right" things.
Anonymous
Post 10/28/2025 19:01     Subject: starting to panic about my kid not finding a job.
Anonymous wrote:Look into entering the military as an officer?



This. Great way to that needed experience too.
Anonymous
Post 10/28/2025 18:53     Subject: starting to panic about my kid not finding a job.
Wouldn't use the current admin as an excuse to not look at certain opportunities in the military especially with an engineering degree. By the time you go through the process and training the admin will be on its way out anyway.
Anonymous
Post 10/28/2025 18:52     Subject: starting to panic about my kid not finding a job.
NRO is hiring. Has a waiver to still hire engineers. US citizens only.

"https://www.nro.gov/Careers/job-listings/"

Anonymous
Post 10/28/2025 18:43     Subject: starting to panic about my kid not finding a job.
Army corps of engineers, OP. He could retire by 40.
Anonymous
Post 10/28/2025 18:40     Subject: starting to panic about my kid not finding a job.
What kind of engineering?