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@UnfinishedLantern6586 hours agoUnited States
Should I explain an older graduation year on my consulting resume?
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I finished university quite a while ago and my graduation year makes it obvious that I am older than most entry-level applicants. Should I explain that anywhere on the resume, or just let the experience speak for itself?
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