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I'm 56 and struggling to find a job. I think employers can sense my desperation, but I wish they knew how capable I am.
Kymm Dracup, a 56-year-old in Toronto, has been unemployed for 22 months and struggles with age bias in her job search. She attributes rejections to her age, faces challenges with online interviews, and fears desperation affects her confidence. A temporary consulting job offers no full-time security.
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