Looking for Work
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Minding The Resume Gap
Dealing with the gap in work history is a common worry of cancer survivors looking for work.
Learn how to deal with the gap and handle it in a resume and/or interview.
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Building and Protecting ...
What you post online does make a difference, especially to current and future bosses.
You've just finished chemo or recovered from surgery, and you're ready to rejoin the world and the workforce. So, why not share that to friend online? Before you share, think about your online image.
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Cancer and Careers' Gui...
Building an effective profile on LinkedIn is becoming as crucial as crafting a good resume.
LinkedIn is designed not only to help with job hunts, but to manage your career identity and build it. Learn how to create, maintain, and get the greatest benefit from a profile on this unique site.
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Job Hunting After Cancer...
Tips for alleviating the special stresses of looking for work after cancer.
There are a number of reasons why you might be looking for a new job during or after your cancer treatment. Maybe your personal values and work-related goals changed because of the cancer diagnosis...
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What's Next: Cancer as I...
Taking time to assess how cancer has changed your life goals.
Like many cancer survivors, you may now think of life as B.C. and A.C.--for, of course, before and after cancer. Once you've coped with cancer, life isn't the same. Survivors talk about major and...
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Job Search Tools
Cheat sheets, resume builders and online aid for job seekers.
Managing a job search during or after cancer treatment is not only challenging but can also be incredibly anxiety-filled at a time when you need it least...
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Conducting a Successful ...
What does the recession mean for you and your chances of finding a good job?
You’ve gotten through your treatment. You're finally in recovery. And it’s time to focus on finding a new job. But now the media is harping about the tough economic times we are experiencing.
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Informational Interviews
If used well, an informational interview is one of the most valuable sources of information.
Dealing with cancer usually causes you to think long and hard about how gratified you are in your job or career. Whether you are wondering if it’s time to look for a job similar to...
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Finding Meaningful Work
The search for meaning in one's job and career path is particularly pressing for cancer survivors.
The difficulty with trying to find meaning in your work is that it can be hard to know exactly what it is that would feel truly meaningful to you as an individual.
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Part-Time Job + Part-Tim...
For Cancer Patients, Part-Time Work Has Benefits and Drawbacks
Here, How To Decide What's Best for You and Negotiate the Optimum Arrangement
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Looking for Work Videos
Great videos to help you conduct your job search during or after cancer.
Tips on interviewing, resumes, & more. Content added as it becomes available.
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