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Scott Sinclair on March 15, 2024
We held our third Balancing Work and Cancer webinar on March 6th. Longtime CAC collaborator and career coach Julie Jansen led the session on Career Shifting: Tips, Tools & Techniques. A main focus of Julie's presentation was going through her three-step process for changing careers
Read MoreSissy Silva on January 19, 2024
Embarking on a job search can be both exciting and challenging. With the seemingly endless options and expectations for roles, the process can feel overwhelming, especially when balancing a cancer diagnosis, and often comes with a myriad of myths that can confuse and create unnecessary stress for job seekers
Read MoreMaddy Meislin on January 12, 2024
Many cancer patients and survivors find themselves seeking a career change – either because they are seeking a sense of purpose and fulfillment; or because they are looking for a career that is more conducive to their “new normal”. Here are some ways to navigate considering a career change post-diagnosis.
Read MoreScott Sinclair on January 5, 2024
Preparation is one of the best ways to make a great impression on whomever you're interviewing with. It's also a great way to avoid accidental disclosure when navigating a job search with a cancer diagnosis.
Read MoreScott Sinclair on December 7, 2023
We hosted our final Balancing Work & Cancer webinar of 2023 yesterday, December 6th. Author, speaker and career change coach Ariane Hunter joined us to lead a session on Marketing Yourself: Job Search and Beyond. She discussed how to establish and refine your personal brand and how to implement that brand into improving your job search process.
Read MoreTatiana Pacheco on December 1, 2023
It’s common to hear from survivors looking to return to work after a cancer diagnosis the importance of finding less stressful work. Those of you feeling the same way may be wondering… But how can I tell how stressful a job may be solely based on the job description? Or the interview?
Read MoreMaddy Meislin on November 9, 2023
In today's digital age, our online presence plays a significant role in our personal and professional lives. For cancer patients and survivors, the question of whether to share their diagnosis and treatment journey online is a complex one – and sometimes it can even be accidental.
Read MoreMaddy Meislin on August 30, 2023
Opportunities for online education have been expanding over the last few years, with many courses and programs are low cost or free! Whether you’re looking to get back to work after treatment, hoping to move up in your current job, or planning a career change, continuing to develop new skills can be a great way to make yourself more competitive.
Read MoreMaddy Meislin on July 31, 2023
Online reviews of healthcare providers can be a valuable resource for patients seeking care and/or looking to provide feedback. But it's also a way to potentially accidentally disclose a diagnosis
Read MoreTatiana Pacheco on June 9, 2023
Our latest Balancing Work & Cancer webinar was held on June 7th and we were joined by career coach Julie Jansen. The webinar provided valuable insights and practical tips on creating an effective resume, sharpening interviewing skills, addressing resume gaps, mastering the art of networking and more!
Read MoreTatiana Pacheco on May 12, 2023
It’s common to experience a range of emotions before interviewing for a job – and those emotions might be heightened if you’re returning to work after taking time off for treatment and recovery. Acknowledging and processing these emotions, especially that pre-interview anxiety, can be helpful as you prep.
Read MoreTatiana Pacheco on April 26, 2023
Looking for work can be daunting and overwhelming, especially after a cancer diagnosis. But what if there was an AI tool to help you streamline the job search process?
Read MoreScott Sinclair on April 24, 2023
As pointed out in a recent Washington Post article, AI is now being utilized by HR departments to sift through potential candidates in a hiring process. A one-way interview is not a new practice, but more and more these days your video response may be analyzed by AI before ever being seen by a human being.
Read MoreMaddy Meislin on January 27, 2023
Millionaire, Steve Adcock and retiree at age of 35, lists tips and techniques for acing an interview -- which he thinks is the most important key to success.
Read MoreTatiana Pacheco on December 19, 2022
If you are interested in finding more meaningful work, this blog walks you through some of the common terminology used at nonprofit organizations.
Read MoreSissy Silva on December 14, 2022
The job search process can be taxing for a number of reasons. Being mindful of what to look out for in postings to find the right fit for you is key to avoid falling back into the same types of work environments and stressors you were trying to get away from.
Read MoreNicole Jarvis, LMSW on December 5, 2022
Everyone expresses themselves differently at work. Some may share more personal anecdotes while others prefer to be more private. Either way, knowing how to tell your story effectively is important.
Read MoreBrian Morvant on October 18, 2022
Gaining experience in Microsoft Office's most popular programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) can be tremendously useful in your professional and personal life, even in navigating your diagnosis. Within, we detail how you can access and learn these programs... for free!
Read MoreBrian Morvant on August 31, 2022
Did you know there are things you can do to curate your LinkedIn feed so you see more content that you want to see and less content that you don’t?
Read MoreSissy Silva on August 24, 2022
Especially in the early stages of a career change, it can be beneficial to be open to new ideas and approaches. Check-in with yourself and make space, mentally and emotionally, to receive new ideas. Cancel out what noise you can to focus on what’s right for you.
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