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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It can be worst to have an Ivy on resume at that age...people think what happened?[/quote]

Huh?  I don't have an Ivy degree so no skin in that game, but certainly people aren't thinking "what happened" when someone with an ivy education submits a resume.  Sure, if you're submitting a resume to work as a Starbucks barista, then yes.  But a resume from an experienced professional with 25+ years under his / her belt for a management role at a company?  No - very normal and very respectable.

Sometimes I wonder about the "wisdom" on these boards.  Lots of bias and anecdotal "evidence", but not real world experience from a recruiting / hiring perspective.  I am a hiring manager for a big 4 consulting firm, by the way, so I'm basing my response on experience with a big name firm.  We are constantly bringing on SMEs from industry and other consulting firms who are 50 -55 years old and who are looking to wind down their careers.  These men and women make great money, can apply their expertise and industry relationships, and have a good deal of flexibility.  That said, an ivy education isn't the determining factor in these hires.  It's all about experience. [/quote]

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