Jackie M. on September 8, 2023
Job Search
In January of 2019 I was laid off after 21 years with the same company. A few months later I was diagnosed with breast cancer. My treatment is complete, but my family is having financial difficulties and I need to find a job. I haven't found many jobs to apply to, and the ones I'm qualified for have hundreds of applications. I'm discouraged and worried about my family's future.
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Nicole Jarvis, LMSW
Sep 11, 2023
Cancer and Careers Staff Comment:
Hi Jackie,
Thanks so much for reaching out to Cancer and Careers. I'm so sorry to hear of the sequence of events in the last few years. Congratulations on completing treatment, though! It's totally understandable that you have financial concerns and are feeling discouraged with the job searching process. It can often feel like a job in itself to look for work.
With that said, hope is not lost and by taking some proactive steps, your job search can improve! We have a number of tools and resources to help with the job search. A resume gap is certainly something to be prepared to address but it is not necessarily a deal breaker for the majority of employers. Please take a look at the below resources to get some ideas for how you plan to approach the job search and to create a plan of action for yourself:
I hope the above resources prove helpful for you. I know it can feel defeating, but the job search is a process and it can take time to find the right position. If you feel you need further help or resources, please don't hesitate to reach out to us either at cancerandcareers@cew.org or 646-929-8032.
We wish you the best of luck and hope you are able to find a job that works best for you and your family.
Sincerely,
Nicole Jarvis, LMSW
Assistant Director of Programs
Cancer and Careers
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