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Get Your Resume Seen

Sarah Goodell on February 6, 2013

posted in Job Search, Resume

Do you ever feel like you're just sending your resume into a black hole? Here are some tips to help get your resume through the applicant filtering technologies that many companies are using today.

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Registration Now Open for National Conference on Work & Cancer!

Eva LaManna on February 4, 2013

Registration is now open for CAC’s 3rd annual National Conference on Work & Cancer! Experts will be covering everything from job search and career change, to legal and insurance issues and more.

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On the Road with CAC: California Dreaming

Rebecca Nellis on January 30, 2013

posted in CAC Event

Given how much travel the CAC team does, it seemed only right to create a blog series for 2013 called "On the Road with CAC."

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Join Our Young Adult Support Group!

Sarah Goodell on January 28, 2013

Are you between the ages of 21 and 40? Do you need a place to talk about the challenges of work and cancer? Would you like to connect with your peers?

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Ticket to Work Helps the Transition

Eva LaManna on January 25, 2013

The Ticket To Work program is one of a number of Work Incentives available to those receiving SSI or SSDI.

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A Special Offer and Partnership From FlexJobs

Andrew Jacob on January 21, 2013

Flexjobs is back offering discounts to any of our readers looking for flexible work options.

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Introducing Our New Resume Review Service!

Sarah Goodell on January 17, 2013

The Cancer and Careers team is excited to announce that we are now offering a free resume review service to help get your resume in the best shape for job applications.

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Clear Communication Key to A Supportive Work Environment

Amy Coleman on January 14, 2013

posted in Disclosure, Employer, HR

While there are many pieces to the puzzle of creating a supportive work environment for those living with cancer, clear communication is found to be the most important across the board.

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The Most Important Questions To Ask Before A Job Interview

Sarah Goodell on January 10, 2013

posted in Interview, Job Search

There are tons of questions to consider when preparing for an interview, but which ones are the most critical?

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Spring Educational Series for Healthcare Professionals - Registration Now OPEN!

Amy Coleman on January 7, 2013

posted in Event

Learn how to advise your patients & clients on balancing work and cancer. Join us this Spring for our popular Educational Series, updated with all new content!

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Thank You To All of our Supporters!

Andrew Jacob on January 3, 2013

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2012 was a whirlwind year and we can't thank our supporters enough for their generous support of Cancer and Career's mission and programs. Thank you!

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Recapping Our First Ever In-Service!

Eva LaManna on December 20, 2012

Cancer and Careers held our first in-service program at CancerCare last week, and it was a huge success!

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Beauty of Giving Luncheon was a Huge Success!

Sarah Goodell on December 17, 2012

On Dec. 7th Cancer and Careers and CEW hosted our biggest annual fundraiser at the Waldorf Astoria in NYC - read on for some of the highlights of this wonderful event!

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Buy One, Get One, Give Some.

Kate Sweeney on December 12, 2012

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Laura Mercier is counting down 12 flawless days of Christmas and the Laura Mercier Ovarian Cancer fund, which benefits Cancer and Careers, is lucky number 10. Buy a Bonne Mine cheek and lip palette, receive a Deep Teal Tightline Cake Eye Liner, and support a great cause. It’s a win, win, win!

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Debunking Myths about Job Searching During the Holidays

Amy Coleman on December 6, 2012

posted in Job Search, Networking

A common misconception is that job hunting during the holiday season is a waste of time. But those who think that companies put hiring on hold until the new year may be missing out on some great opportunities.

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Setting Boundaries When Telecommuting

Foraker Admin on December 3, 2012

A new study shows that telecommuting increases work hours and blurs the lines between work and home, making it important to set boundaries.

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New Articles on Interviewing!

Sarah Goodell on November 27, 2012

posted in Interview, Job Search

We recently added two new articles under the Looking for Work section of our website - Mock Interviews and Interviewing Methods and Tips. Read about some of the highlights and then go check them out yourself!

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Must-Have Job Skills in 2013

Amy Coleman on November 26, 2012

Change is a constant. And with 2013 just around the corner, this time of year is ripe for change. Whether you're investigating new job opportunities or an employee looking to get ahead and grow within your company, be sure you familiarize yourself with these must-have skills for 2013 that are imperative in an evolving economy & job market.

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ADA National Network

Eva LaManna on November 19, 2012

The ADA National Network provides information, guidance, and training on the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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CAC's New Mobile Site

Sarah Goodell on November 15, 2012

posted in CAC Event, Free

CAC's new mobile website is up and running so that you can get important info and resources on the go.

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