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Nicole Jarvis, LMSW on July 12, 2021
We all know that the pandemic changed the landscape of work and looking for work. For the first time, workers are gaining more control over their employment.
Read MoreBrian Morvant on June 29, 2021
We've compiled a list of resources we hope will specifically help our LGBTQIA+ community in assessing company culture during the job search.
Read MoreNicole Jarvis, LMSW on June 14, 2021
The Coronavirus pandemic impacted many aspects of the job search. This includes the types of questions being asked in interviews by hiring managers. Familiarizing yourself with some of the questions that have become more likely will help you be more prepared.
Read MoreSissy Silva on June 10, 2021
While some companies are now starting to, or considering, asking their employees to return to on-site work, many more are making working from home a permanent fixture. This could be great news for patients and survivors looking for remote work, or those looking to continue working remotely while balancing work and cancer.
Read MoreNicole 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.
Read MoreNicole Franklin, MPH on January 28, 2021
If you’re unemployed and job hunting, figuring out how to earn extra money in the interim might be an appealing prospect. The good news is there are ways to bring in extra earnings while you look for more permanent employment!
Read MoreMaddy 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.
Read MoreBrian Morvant on December 4, 2020
Keeping track of all the websites that host job listings and finding current opportunities before they have been filled can be challenging. We plan to stay on the lookout for roundups that seem current and relevant to our community, especially those that focus on a wide range of companies and job types.
Read MoreMaddy Meislin on December 2, 2020
This blog features four ways to get in the mindset of an interviewer so you can prepare for an interview accordingly.
Read MoreBrian Morvant on November 16, 2020
Glassdoor is a website we frequently recommend for helping with your job search, and has recently added a feature to help get a sense of a company's diversity & inclusion.
Read MoreMaddy Meislin on September 28, 2020
What you need to know about job searching during COVID-19,
Read MoreSissy Silva on July 13, 2020
Education has changed dramatically in the last decade with the rise of e-learning. This trend has become even more prominent during the COVID-19 pandemic. With the new realities of 2020, people are adapting as best as they can; connecting virtually and finding online resources to help them continue to work and learn from home.
Read MoreNicole Franklin, MPH on June 15, 2020
If you’re interested in finding a job that allows you to work remotely either full-time or most of the time, then you have to start thinking about the best ways to position yourself when applying for those roles.
Read MoreSissy 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.
Read MoreMaddy Meislin on June 1, 2020
Learn tips to market yourself for a new career during COVID-19 and beyond.
Read MoreRebecca Nellis on May 14, 2020
This week we hosted a virtual program on job search and one of the questions that came up was what constitutes inappropriate content online. From our perspective inappropriate doesn’t necessarily mean bad, it is rather about considering anything you have posted through the context of what is valuable and helpful for you to have online right now.
Read MoreSissy Silva on May 11, 2020
Just as many companies have had to adapt to the new realities of a post-COVID-19 world, job seekers will have to adapt their job search strategies in order to successfully land the job.
Read MoreNicole Jarvis, LMSW on May 1, 2020
COVID-19 has impacted job seekers ability to do one of the most important aspects of the job search process: networking. Just because cocktail mixers, job fairs, and in-person informational interviews may be stalled for now, that doesn't mean the ability to network is gone! LinkedIn is your friend in times like these.
Read MoreNicole Franklin, MPH on April 13, 2020
While it’s essential to find ways to maintain your well-being and alleviate stress during this time, it’s also important to know what steps you can take after suddenly losing your job.
Read MoreRebecca Nellis on April 9, 2020
Even small tasks may feel challenging in the times we're currently in of social distancing, isolation from loved ones, and the uncertainty of the future. This doesn't mean the time can't be used productively to help you feel more positive and prepared for what comes next.
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