Maddy Meislin on December 17, 2024

Job interviews often start with the deceptively simple yet challenging question, “Tell me about yourself.” For cancer patients and survivors navigating a return to work or changing careers, this open-ended prompt may feel especially overwhelming. How do you answer authentically while staying professional?

Scott Sinclair on September 13, 2024

Many people walk into an interview feeling a lack of control over the process. They see the interview as the hiring manager/potential employer holding all the power, asking all the questions and leading the conversation. But there are ways for you the candidate to regain some control.

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

Maddy Meislin on May 2, 2024

While an employer is learning things about you in an interview, you are also learning more about the company, and if the opportunity aligns with your needs. For someone who has been diagnosed with cancer or another illness, one may have specific concerns about health benefits, flexibility, and accommodations, adding an extra layer to navigate.

Nicole Jarvis, LMSW on March 12, 2024

At it's core, communication is responsible for making things work. Whether that's keeping a business successfully operating or building personal and professional relationships, communication is integral to everything in life. So, what does it mean to be a super communicator? And is this a skill that can be learned?

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.

Scott Sinclair on January 5, 2024

Preparation is one of the best ways to make a great impression on whomever you're interviewing with. It's also a great way to avoid accidental disclosure when navigating a job search with a cancer diagnosis.

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 May 12, 2023

It’s common to experience a range of emotions before interviewing for a job – and those emotions might be heightened if you’re returning to work after taking time off for treatment and recovery. Acknowledging and processing these emotions, especially that pre-interview anxiety, can be helpful as you prep.

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.

Maddy Meislin on January 27, 2023

Millionaire, Steve Adcock and retiree at age of 35, lists tips and techniques for acing an interview -- which he thinks is the most important key to success.

Nicole Jarvis, LMSW on December 5, 2022

Everyone expresses themselves differently at work. Some may share more personal anecdotes while others prefer to be more private. Either way, knowing how to tell your story effectively is important.

Brian Morvant on August 4, 2022

A one-way interview typically takes place online, without an employer present, through an automated web-platform that will prompt you with a series of questions and then give you a limited amount of time to record a response over video. Here are a few tips for how to prepare and make the most of your time.

Maddy Meislin on May 11, 2022

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

Sissy Silva on April 11, 2022

A job interview isn't just a one-sided conversation. It is also an opportunity to ask questions of your interviewer that will help you determine if this role is right for you.

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.

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 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.

Nicole 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.

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.