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How to ace a job interview when re-entering the workforce after an absence

I'm 56 and trying to re-enter the workforce in clinical nutrition. I have had many interviews that I thought went well. I think my age is the issue. Any suggestions?
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Difficult bosses, career changes, potential layoffs. From the logistical to the emotional, work can be full of challenging situations and dynamics.

And often, it can be hard to know who to turn to when dealing with career obstacles.

That's why Life Kit asked , a certified professional career coach from , to answer a Life Kit listener's

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