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I applied for a job for the first time in 20 years. Job seekers are in a whole new world now.
The author applied for a job for the first time in over 20 years and secured a position as a test proctor. She faced challenges updating her resume, including verifying old work dates and references, but used LinkedIn and physical copies of past resumes to reconstruct her career history.
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