<prompt> Human: Im not sure if the details really matter but until last year I wasnt in school nor employed. I wasnt ill or anything, just a good example of a NEET Not in Education, Employment, or Training. Last year I started going to a community college full time and Ive somehow managed to maintain a 4.0 GPA and get into the honors program. Ive started looking into getting a job but Ive hit a roadblock. I have zero job experience. The only volunteer work Ive ever done was work in a snackbar twice for a little league when I was 14. Typical stoner kid in high school, I didnt play any sports or belong to any clubs - zero extra extracurriculars. I know my GPA and honors status might help me a little, but how will I explain to an interviewer my lack of actual work experience at 25 years old? Ive heard that maybe I can say I had a medical condition that is now fully resolved, but not go into detail, as an interviewer might be reluctant to ask further about that for legal reason. Ive also heard that I can say I was a caretaker for a family member. Any advice would be appreciated. To summarize: what do I say when an interviewer asks, Where the hell have you been since high school? Im looking for part time work that isnt too back breaking Im not in the best of shape. Something like a department store, fast food, office work. If it came down to it Id be willing to do manual labor. My major in school is engineering so I dont know if that sort of job will helpbenefit my in the future  <response>: My major in school is engineeringWhat kind of engineering? I ask because I do hire Electrical Engineers. Any relevant experience will get you a one up on your peers when it comes time for interviews.Depending what degree you are going for try to find work in a related area, even if its part time for minimal compensation. What you really want is to land a great job after college.EDIT: My other advice is dont put your HS grad year on your resume, after college there is no reason to have your HS on your resume at all. An employer cannot ask how old you are, for all they know youre 23 and went HS then college and are now just finishing. I wouldnt lie to a potential employer but letting them assume things about you isnt a lie. 