Nicole Jarvis, LMSW on March 28, 2016
Cancer and Careers’ Midwest Conference takes place on April 8th in Chicago — and we couldn’t be more excited!
Read MoreMaddy Meislin on March 21, 2016
Since 2013, Cancer and Careers has been working with professional career coach Julie Jansen to provide free, personalized feedback on more than 450 cancer survivors’ resumes through our Resume Review service. This year, we are excited to have L’Oreal USA sponsoring the program, so we can reach even more job-seeking survivors!
Read MoreSarah Goodell on February 23, 2016
The third annual Midwest Conference on Work & Cancer is fast approaching. Join us on April 8th in Chicago for a free daylong event exploring the intersection of cancer and employment. It will be held at the Hotel Chicago Downtown, since we outgrew the space we've been in for the past two years! Hope to see you there!
Read MoreMaddy Meislin on April 17, 2015
As we strive to create the most up-to-date and relevant sources of information for our community, we are excited to announce the creation of new content and designs for our publications which can be ordered or downloaded in English and Spanish!
Read MoreKelsey Fenton on July 9, 2014
Last month I wrote a blog about a new tool to encourage discussion between patients and physicians about financial stress. I would like to follow up this week with a few resources to help with coping with the high costs of cancer.
Read MoreAmy Coleman on February 4, 2014
We're taking our National Conference on Work & Cancer on the road!
Read MoreKelsey Fenton on January 10, 2014
We are excited to announce that registration is now OPEN for our brand-new webinar series on the Affordable Care Act!
Read MoreKate Sweeney on November 26, 2013
FlexJobs recently launched their 1 Million for Work Flexibility campaign, exciting news for anyone looking for better work-life balance
Read MoreSarah Goodell on November 11, 2013
Do you feel like you have a pretty good idea of how to use LinkedIn? A recent article on Forbes lists five new strategies to help you get the most out of this versatile tool.
Read MoreSarah Goodell on May 16, 2013
The event will feature great workshops with our amazing sponsors Self Magazine and Shiseido Cosmetics, read on for more details!
Read MoreSarah Goodell on January 17, 2013
The Cancer and Careers team is excited to announce that we are now offering a free resume review service to help get your resume in the best shape for job applications.
Read MoreSarah Goodell on November 15, 2012
CAC's new mobile website is up and running so that you can get important info and resources on the go.
Read MoreAmy Coleman on July 30, 2012
It’s been said that education is the key to empowerment. If you’re a healthcare professional, chances are pretty high that your patients and clients often reach out to you for answers to difficult questions. But you may not always have the answers.
Read MoreAlice McKenney on July 12, 2012
Next Thursday we are hosting another one of our acclaimed Ask The Experts teleconferences. Be sure to register now to get in on the information!
Read MoreAlice McKenney on May 21, 2012
If your financial resources are stretched to the limit, our new Survival Guide to Cancer on a Shoestring offers information on how to control your medical costs; find financial assistance for medical care; get free legal advice; and more.
Read MoreKate Sweeney on February 23, 2012
Registration is officially open for CAC’s 2nd annual National Conference on Work & Cancer! We will be covering all of the top issues: from job search and re-entering the workforce, to legal and insurance issues, and more.
Read MoreAlice McKenney on February 9, 2012
Registration is officially open for the 2012 Ask The Experts teleconference series. Not sure how to deal with the gap on your resume? What about if the way your employer treats you is legal? This is your change to ask a career coach and legal expert any questions you may have.
Read MoreMelissa DeLeo on December 19, 2011
This empowering, free online resource collects snapshots of the cancer experience by asking working people with cancer at all phases of their treatment and recovery to answer the same series of questions about their outlook, their work experience and advice they would give others. We invite you to read their stories and share your own.
Read MoreAndrew Jacob on November 3, 2011
Ask the Experts: Job Search Tools, Tips and Tricks with Executive and Career Coach and Author Julie Jansen will be held Dec 1st. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to learn more about how to handle interviews and tweak your resume, plus ask questions about the job search!
Read MoreMelissa DeLeo on October 31, 2011
You’ve decided to disclose your cancer diagnosis to your employer, what’s next? The Manager’s Kit is designed for you to give to your boss to help start or smooth the conversation. We've laid out the "need-to-know" laws that relate to cancer in the workplace, successful workplace strategies and tips for working with your HR department.
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