The job market is brutal for recent college graduates trying to break into fields such as technology and finance.

The flip side: It’s a good time to be a more seasoned white-collar worker, with employment by some measures climbing for people who are over 35.

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The job market is brutal for recent college graduates trying to break into fields such as technology and finance.

The flip side: It’s a good time to be a more seasoned white-collar worker, with employment by some measures climbing for people who are over 35.

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