Maddy Meislin on April 18, 2025

Resume Genius's 2025 data insights can help us enhance our job search with the help of current trends.

Maddy Meislin on August 12, 2024

Returning to work after a cancer diagnosis can be challenging, especially if you’ve had to take time off for health reasons and prefer not to disclose your diagnosis. Gaps in your resume might make you feel uncertain about how to present yourself to potential employers. However, there are effective strategies you can employ to showcase your skills

Nicole Jarvis, LMSW on May 17, 2024

While experience listed is always important on a resume, don't overlook the importance of which skills you are presenting. Many people applying for jobs may not have the exact experience being requested, but by listing out specific skills, hard and soft, an applicant is able to show their potential in a role, which can be even more important.

Scott Sinclair on April 12, 2024

We held a webinar last week on First Impressions: Resumes and LinkedIn. Check out some advice on writing resumes and setting up a LinkedIn profile, as well as a full archived recording of the webinar.

Sissy Silva on February 14, 2024

The Balancing Remote Work & Cancer webinar provided comprehensive insights into the dynamics of balancing remote work and cancer, addressing both its advantages and challenges while offering practical strategies for navigating this increasingly prevalent work arrangement.

Tatiana P. 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!

Tatiana P. 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?

Scott 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.

Sissy 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.

Maddy Meislin on May 11, 2022

How to inventory the skills you already have and look for jobs that match your skill set.

Nicole Jarvis, LMSW on April 25, 2022

A resume is a given when applying for a new job, but don't overlook the importance and impact of the cover letter. Check out our tips for creating a strong narrative to tell the story your resume can't.

Nicole Jarvis, LMSW on February 22, 2022

Action verbs can be a gamechanger when revising your resume to be more effective. Check out how to implement them to your advantage!

Sissy Silva on January 21, 2022

You may have more transferable skills than you realize. This blog shares tips that can help you identify and highlight the skills you already have that may support your job search. You'll also find exciting CAC programs within.

Maddy Meislin on January 12, 2022

There are many reasons cancer patients and survivors may want to switch careers. This blog provides steps you can take to achieve your goals.

Sissy Silva on August 16, 2021

The decision to make a career change can be both exciting and stressful, especially when thinking about next steps; what type of work you want to do and how you’re going to make it happen. However stressful this may be, it is important to be prepared and to remember that it is a process.

Nicole Jarvis, LMSW on August 2, 2021

It might seem like the most logical choice to share your own cancer history with a potential employer when you're applying for a job in the cancer space, but there are still considerations around disclosure. Find out how to approach the job search when looking for work in the cancer community.

Nicole Franklin, MPH on March 31, 2021

The drive to find work that is personally fulfilling is something that many people strive towards but can become even more of a priority after facing a life-changing experience–like a cancer diagnosis.

Maddy Meislin on December 23, 2020

With the new year approaching, now is a great time to revamp your job search. CAC is committed to providing expert programs and interactive services to help people diagnosed with cancer navigate a successful job search.

Sissy Silva on June 8, 2020

While much of the United States continues to practice social distancing, many employers looking to fill open positions are opting for a virtual hiring process. As a result, job seekers will have to adapt their job search strategies in order to successfully land the job.

Maddy Meislin on June 1, 2020

Learn tips to market yourself for a new career during COVID-19 and beyond.