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First real job I was almost 26. Won't be starting a real career I plan to stay in, though, until I'm 29. I'll be 29 with 2 yrs of experience looking for a job.
I got my first *full-time* job at 24, having been a graduate student until then. I worked at various odd jobs from the time I was 14 or 15 (don't remember exactly).
Is ok, don't over think it. Get any job just to start because you are going to need the experience on how to deal with coworkers. The more you work and the more people you interact with, the better off you are. It helps you prepare for the job that you may come to love down the road. If you not sure where to start, start a job at retail as customer service or bank teller. These are not the best job, but at least is a starting point for you.
I am 24. I never had a job because I am a full time student. I hope that I will get a job before my 25th birthday. Is it weird to start working at 25? Would my friends laugh at me?
Nope they shouldn't - you are in school doing something for your future. As long as you are ambitious and doing something for yourself it's no ones business how you accomplish your goals. Lastly IF they laugh at you - they are NOT your real friends (find new friends if this is the case lol).
You are worrying too much about how people will perceive you and not enough about getting a job.
And no, it is not that unusual to not have a job before the age of 25. Not really common, but not so rare that people are going to tie you up and throw you in the ocean.
I find it disconcerting when I receive resumes for candidates with zero work experience before the age of 25 (or even 30!). I don't want my firm to be the trial balloon for a candidate's first professional environment. Too many people without work experience end up being a "bad fit." No thanks.
Whatever happened to kids working every summer or nights-and-weekends during high school and college? It demonstrates the capability of work, even if the work is not applicable to the post-graduate career.
My preference: someone who started summer jobs in high school, at the age of 16 or so. Also nice to speak with a reference, even a fast food manager, who can attest to the candidate's hard skills (showing up on time every day, working head-down and diligently).
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