Blog Posts by Grace Blumberg, LMSW

For Career Success, Use Lessons Learned During Your Cancer Journey

Grace Blumberg, LMSW on July 16, 2018

posted in At Work, Back to Work, Job Re-entry, Meaningful Work

Cancer patients and survivors know that with a diagnosis and treatment come many lessons. These lessons can be applied effectively when facing career obstacles.

How to Reframe Your Interview Mindset

Grace Blumberg, LMSW on June 4, 2018

posted in Interview, Job Hunting, Job Re-entry, Job Search

When preparing your interview “story,” it’s important to focus on the positive.

Whether or Not You Get a Job Offer Can Depend on How You Submit Your Resume

Grace Blumberg, LMSW on April 14, 2018

posted in Back to Work, Balancing Work & Cancer, Career Advice, Job Hunting, Job Re-entry, Job Search, LinkedIn, Resume, Resume Review

When you submit your resume online, it often feels like you’re sending it into the abyss. Find out how to avoid that — and get a job offer instead.

Overcoming the Fear of a Career Change

Grace Blumberg, LMSW on March 5, 2018

posted in Back to Work, Balancing Work & Cancer, Career Advice, Career Change, Interview, Job Hunting, Job Re-entry, Job Search, Meaningful Work, Networking, Re-entering the Workforce, Resume Review

A career change can be daunting, but these tips and tools can help you overcome your concerns and successfully work toward a new professional identity.

Morning To-Dos to Maximize Your Workday

Grace Blumberg, LMSW on January 22, 2018

posted in At Work, Back to Work, Balancing Work & Cancer, Health, Managing Stress, Wellness

Caring for yourself physically and mentally is important — especially after a cancer diagnosis. Implementing healthy morning habits is a great first step.

How Cancer Inspired a Career Change

Grace Blumberg, LMSW on December 11, 2017

posted in Back to Work, Balancing Work & Cancer, Career Change, Job Re-entry, Meaningful Work

Cancer diagnoses often result in a great deal of change. Read how one woman used this change to fuel a meaningful shift in her career.

Feeling Overloaded on the Job? Let Your Boss Know.

Grace Blumberg, LMSW on October 23, 2017

posted in At Work, Back to Work, Balancing Work & Cancer, Career Advice, Disclosure, Job Re-entry

Having too much work can be overwhelming and can impact your job performance, especially if you’re working through treatment or easing back into the workplace. These tips can help guide a productive conversation with your boss about your workload.

How to Learn New Skills — Quickly!

Grace Blumberg, LMSW on September 18, 2017

posted in Back to Work, Balancing Work & Cancer, Career Advice, Career Change, Job Re-entry, Job Search, Re-entering the Workforce

Every professional must develop new skills in order to continue growing — either in their current position or into a new one. We highlight tips from The Muse on fast ways to learn skills that will keep you moving forward.

Navigating Tough Interview Questions

Grace Blumberg, LMSW on August 7, 2017

posted in Back to Work, Balancing Work & Cancer, Disclosure, Interview, Job Hunting, Job Search

Interviewing for a new job can be stressful. Composing and practicing answers to possible questions in advance enables you to navigate an interview with ease; it can also reduce your chances of getting caught off guard by questions you are not legally obligated to answer.

Worthwhile Career Advice You Don’t Always Get

Grace Blumberg, LMSW on June 26, 2017