Rachel Becker, LMSW on January 21, 2016
Whether you’re in the midst of an ongoing job search or starting a new one, now is the time to harness the energy of the new year and strategize for 2016.
Read MoreNicole Jarvis, LMSW on January 14, 2016
Citing a new perspective on life following a cancer diagnosis as the impetus, many survivors feel the desire to change careers. This is nothing to be afraid of! While fear can be a real obstacle to transitioning into a new line of work, gaining the confidence and making a plan to execute the change is key.
Read MoreKelsey Fenton on December 21, 2015
The holidays are a great time to visit with friends and family, reflect on the past year and look ahead to the next. But the busyness of the season can make it hard stay focused on the job-hunt. Here are some tips for maintaining momentum and finding out what the in-demand job trends are for 2016.
Read MoreSarah Goodell on December 16, 2015
For many people, cancer is inspiration for career change. But transitioning to a new field isn’t easy. Often, the hardest part is deciding what, exactly, you want to do. This is where a career coach can be incredibly helpful, but it’s important to make sure you’re working with the right one.
Read MoreMaddy Meislin on December 7, 2015
Many cancer survivors feel their diagnosis has inspired them to pursue a completely new career. However, changing from one field to another can be challenging. A few simple tweaks to your resume can help.
Read MoreMaddy Meislin on October 28, 2015
Marty Davis was a general contractor who owned his own construction company when he was diagnosed with a very rare form of cancer.
Read MoreMaddy Meislin on September 17, 2015
If you are looking for a new job, you may want to consider looking for one that requires social skills over specialized technical skills.
Read MoreChrissy Brennan on September 8, 2015
Many cancer survivors are concerned that during a job interview, they may be asked about their health history. If you’re faced with an unlawful question, it’s important to know your rights — and how to respond.
Read MoreMaddy Meislin on August 27, 2015
One step to crafting an effective resume is organizing all the sections in the correct order. Career specialist Lily Zhang recommends tailoring the order of your resume based on the position you are seeking and your specific situation.
Read MoreSarah Goodell on August 13, 2015
We receive tons of fantastic questions through our Ask a Career Coach service. Today we want to highlight one about finding employment after treatment, as this applies to so many survivors. Our career coach Kathy Flora did a marvelous job laying out how to approach this process, which can often feel overwhelming.
Read MoreMaddy Meislin on August 10, 2015
Daily Muse, Inc, and DailyWorth recently published an informative article titled “4 Lies (and 1 Truth) About Applicant Tracking Systems,” which addresses the following important question: Should we be crafting our resumes for machines or humans?
Read MoreChrissy Brennan on August 18, 2014
As we all know, job-hunting is hard — even in the best of circumstances. So it’s no surprise that when cancer is added to the mix, the process can often seem insurmountable...
Read MoreRachel Becker, LMSW on August 11, 2014
Recently, the newswires have displayed an uptick in stories about sports figures working through cancer. The take away? That athletes face the same work-related challenges as patients and survivors with less-public lives.
Read MoreSarah Goodell on July 21, 2014
What is meaningful work? How do you find it? How do you regain lost meaning in work? There are so many questions on the topic of meaningful work. Idealist Careers has some great articles to help you find the answers to them, and ultimately get on the path to finding work you're passionate about.
Read MoreSarah Goodell on May 15, 2014
We're heading to Philly with SELF and Shiseido Cosmetics for an evening of expert career coaching and beauty tips!
Read MoreKelsey Fenton on April 21, 2014
Many cancer patients need to set up accommodations in their workplace in order to keep working, but sometimes a new role within their company or organization is the answer to managing manage treatment side-effects and workload.
Read MoreSarah Goodell on February 27, 2014
We're thrilled to announce that our brand new Job Search Toolkit is now available for free order and download! Read on for an overview of the new publication and where to order your copy today!
Read MoreSarah Goodell on January 17, 2014
When you get a new job, you want to make sure that you start off strong. Idealist recently posted an article with some great tips to set yourself up for success.
Read MoreAmy Coleman on December 9, 2013
According to a new study out of Carnegie Mellon University, between 10% and one third of US employers seeking new talent search social networks for info early on in hiring process.
Read MoreEva LaManna on November 14, 2013
Our new article on mastering your cover letter discusses some issues survivors face and offers tips for getting your foot in the door.
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