Maddy 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 MoreRachel Becker, LMSW on January 21, 2016
Whether you’re in the midst of an ongoing job search or starting a new one, now is the time to harness the energy of the new year and strategize for 2016.
Read MoreMaddy Meislin on December 7, 2015
Many cancer survivors feel their diagnosis has inspired them to pursue a completely new career. However, changing from one field to another can be challenging. A few simple tweaks to your resume can help.
Read MoreChrissy B. on October 22, 2015
When it comes to your resume, a lot of information has to be conveyed in a limited amount of time and space. So what you include has to pack a punch!
Read MoreKelsey Fenton on September 18, 2015
Many of our career coaches advocate for a “summary” or “profile” at the top of your resume. This is where the person reading your resume is going to get the most pertinent information about you and decide if he/she should continue reading. However, sometimes the most difficult part of writing a summary is getting started.
Read MoreMaddy Meislin on August 27, 2015
One step to crafting an effective resume is organizing all the sections in the correct order. Career specialist Lily Zhang recommends tailoring the order of your resume based on the position you are seeking and your specific situation.
Read MoreMaddy Meislin on August 10, 2015
Daily Muse, Inc, and DailyWorth recently published an informative article titled “4 Lies (and 1 Truth) About Applicant Tracking Systems,” which addresses the following important question: Should we be crafting our resumes for machines or humans?
Read MoreChrissy B. on February 24, 2015
Now that 2015 is under way, it's a good time to inject some renewed energy into your job search. Two easy ways to freshen things up are to tweak your resume and rethink your approach to writing cover letters.
Read MoreKelsey Fenton on July 31, 2014
One of the most effective ways to improve a resume is to turn a list of duties into a concrete list of accomplishments--and actually show a potential employer how well you made an impact in a role, not just what your role was. Included are tips to help you think of your own accomplishments for your resume!
Read MoreKelsey Fenton on March 24, 2014
When applying for a job, the email you send with your resume and cover letter is just as important as its contents. This blog includes tips on how to write an effective email to a potential employer.
Read MoreSarah Goodell on March 13, 2014
LinkedIn's blog took a look at 2013 hiring trends to see who was getting hired the most and what they were doing. Read on for the 25 hottest skills of the past year and how to make your resume stand out with keywords. A link to our NEW Sample Keywords worksheet is included!
Read MoreKelsey Fenton on March 6, 2014
79% of employers Google job seeks before inviting them for an interview, so monitoring your online brand is crucial. This two-part blog will discuss the steps to take to improve your online brand if you do not currently have any profiles with your name in a Google search and how to lower the impact of unfavorable items about yourself online.
Read MoreSarah Goodell on February 27, 2014
We're thrilled to announce that our brand new Job Search Toolkit is now available for free order and download! Read on for an overview of the new publication and where to order your copy today!
Read MoreSarah Goodell on February 14, 2014
This free teleconference will cover the practical and legal challenges that patients and survivors face navigating work and a diagnosis, followed by a Q&A session. Register today!
Read MoreEva LaManna on November 14, 2013
Our new article on mastering your cover letter discusses some issues survivors face and offers tips for getting your foot in the door.
Read MoreEva LaManna on September 5, 2013
How do you ensure that your cover letter not only imparts all necessary information, but is strong enough to get you through to the next round? Read on to learn more.
Read MoreAmy Coleman on June 25, 2013
You'd be hard-pressed to find a professional job opportunity that doesn't require solid communication skills. But remember - communication goes well beyond words.
Read MoreAmy Coleman on May 13, 2013
We're thrilled to announce the completion of our How-To video series made possible through a generous grant from the Laura Mercier Ovarian Cancer Fund!
Read MoreAmy Coleman on May 3, 2013
Putting your best professional self forward, one pin at a time.
Read MoreAmy Coleman on April 5, 2013
Your resume probably won’t get you the job, but it could get you the interview. CareerBuilder recently came out with a great infographic that's chock-full of tips & tricks to help guide the resume-crafting process.
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