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How much does previous work experience mean?
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Posted 2 months ago I plan on applying for a job as a police officer, i have a degree but im 24 years old and have no previous work experience, is this gonna eliminate me or make me look lazy? |
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| Posted 2 months ago If you would please post an Intro in the Intro forum, read the Terms of Use and other advice for new folks located in the various forms it would be appreciated. Mean while I'll work on an answer to your question. Extremism in the defense of liberty is no vice. Moderation in the pursuit of justice is no virtue. -Senator Barry Goldwater |
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| Posted 2 months ago Use the search engine above because there are pages of comments and threads on the subject of becoming a cop.
I have made many mistakes in my life.....so I have learned many valuable lessons! |
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| Posted 2 months ago Did you work while in high school or college even if part time? The big thing is if there are gaps in your school history they will look at how you supported yourself. If you are fortunate enough to have parents that were able to financially support you then state so. Were you in the service? let them know what you were doing. Be truthful because they will check. Extremism in the defense of liberty is no vice. Moderation in the pursuit of justice is no virtue. -Senator Barry Goldwater |
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| Posted 2 months ago
What makes you look lazy is, not searching for your answer before you asked.
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| Posted 2 months ago 24 years old and never had a job? i mean, nothing? sounds like someone needs to get out of mom and dad's basement and see that there is some actual daylight out there. LIFE'S JOURNEY IS NOT TO ARRIVE AT THE GRAVE SAFELY IN A WELL PRESERVED BODY BUT RATHER TO SLIDE IN SIDEWAYS, TOTALLY WORN OUT, SHOUTING "HOLY SHIT....WHAT A RIDE" |
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| Posted 2 months ago FutureOfficer69 says ...
Please tell me you have been in school this entire time since you graduated high school. If you haven't been then yes it will look bad. I don't think law enforcement should be a first job personally. Work in retail some where and learn how to deal with the public first for about a year. Then apply to work in the local jail. That will give you more experience dealing with a different kind of person than John Q. Public. You will learn how to deal with the kind of people you will be arresting. Then after working there for at least one year then apply to go on the road. Good luck to you
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| Posted 2 months ago Oddly enough, you haven't provided enough information about yourself or what you have been doing since you got out of school to make a determination. Asking an open-ended question like this is like shooting fish in a barrel. Suggest you introduce yourself and be a little more specific. "Don't tell people how to do things, tell them what to do and let them surprise you with their results." - George S. Patton |
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| Posted 2 months ago Seeing that I worked a full time job while I was on school, and sometimes two jobs.....I would look down on that. If you were born with a silver spoon in your mouth, you better have some meaningful social services work(volunteer duties) to put into place. Or else, if you don't have a 3.5 or higher GPA, I'm going to think all you did was party while in school. |
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| Posted 2 months ago You should join the Peace Corps for two years. |
