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 Chloe Ellingson for BI This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Kymm Dracup, a 56-year-old based in Toronto. It's been edited for length and clarity. My daughter says, "Don't worry, Mom, you'll get a job. I've seen your résumé, you're great." I don't think my daughter realizes the effect that my age, 56, has on my confidence and finding work. I was unemployed for 22 months before landing a temporary consulting job a few months ago. There's no guarantee for a transiti...