Writing your first résumé at 55 years old

 
BY SAMANTHA NOLAN
Published: December 9, 2011

Dear Sam: I hate to admit it, but at 55 years old I needed to write my first résumé. I have worked since the age of 18 and have been employed continuously for the past 30+ years, but I have never really needed to develop a résumé. I suppose not needing a résumé was a good thing as it meant I was always referred for opportunities by my friends or co-workers, but now having been downsized as a Baby Boomer I find myself ...

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