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Patricia McNally, 58, of Washington, who has been unemployed since being laid off in December, made a connection for a new job when her former dog-walker forwarded her resume to an employer.

Patricia McNally, 58, of Washington, who has been unemployed since being laid off in December, made a connection for a new job when her former dog-walker forwarded her resume to an employer. More »

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Patricia McNally, 58, of Washington, who has been unemployed since being laid off in December, made a connection for a new job when her former dog-walker forwarded her resume to an employer.

Older jobless alter strategy

Like many unemployed older workers, 64-year-old Allan Kellum fears his age has made it harder to find a new job. At a recent job fair, Kellum expressed interest in a supervisory role coordinating an international health assistance program. A recruiter set him straight: "The people applying for that are young." More »

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