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I'm 56 and got tired of being ghosted after job interviews. Here's the strategy that kept me moving forward.

Wed, 07/08/2026 - 05:18

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Michael Shmarak, a 56-year-old communications and PR professional from Northbrook, Illinois. It's been edited for length and clarity.

Careers, still-in-the-game, career-in-50s, Unemployment, Layoffs, job-searching, job-seeker

I quit my job at 53 and feel like I can breathe again. My advice to older job hunters: Know your value.

Thu, 07/02/2026 - 05:12

Tech Insider : Business

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Nicole Cicero, a 54-year-old sales representative in New Jersey. It's been edited for length and clarity.

Careers, as-told-to, career-change, career-in-50s, female-breadwinner, still-in-the-game, how-to-quit-job

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.

Tue, 06/23/2026 - 05:17

Tech Insider : Business, Technology, Travel

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.

Careers, as-told-to, Unemployed, job-searching, career-in-50s, 50s, Unemployment

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