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Rebecca Nellis on April 5, 2012
CareerBuilder found that 85% of hiring managers and HR managers are more understanding of employment gaps now than pre-recession.
Read MoreAlice McKenney on April 3, 2012
Working from home is on the rise, and more companies are trusting their employees to be productive in their own home offices in addition to the workplace. This is real progress, and bodes well for cancer survivors wanting flex-time!
Read MoreEva LaManna on March 29, 2012
Six great questions to ask a potential employer in a job interview that will have you leaving a positive impression.
Read MoreTrevel Balser on March 21, 2012
Would you like to support Cancer and Careers, but aren’t able to make a donation? Here are some easy ways!
Read MoreEva LaManna on March 21, 2012
The Cancer Legal Resource Center's annual Cancer Rights Conferences will soon be getting underway.
Read MoreAlice McKenney on March 20, 2012
As many of us are aware at this point, Facebook Timeline is here to stay, and eventually we will all have to switch over. Do you know what to avoid doing on it so you don't mess up your job search?
Read MoreEva LaManna on March 16, 2012
A recent article discusses the increase in genetic discrimination complaints, and how that relates to cancer in the workplace.
Read MoreEva LaManna on March 9, 2012
Posting your resume on LinkedIn has just become even more beneficial as the site acts as a recruiter to connect companies with candidates.
Read MoreAndrew Jacob on March 8, 2012
Spa Week will be taking place April 16th-22nd all over the country. Participating spas are offering $50 massages, facials, and other spa treatments with a portion of the proceeds benefiting Cancer and Careers.
Read MoreAlice McKenney on March 5, 2012
A recent Inc. Magazine article touts the virtues of flexible work schedules. Cancer and Careers often encourages survivors to flex their hours when possible - and it's now becoming clear that this tactic works for everyone, not just cancer survivors.
Read MoreAndrew Jacob on February 28, 2012
Check out this article that simplifies every interview into three basic questions.
Read MoreEva LaManna on February 23, 2012
I attended a recent Cancer Legal Resource Center informational webinar on cancer and employment law and wanted to share some takeaways.
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 MoreRebecca Nellis on February 16, 2012
It is becoming clear that not enough people are being talked to with cancer and therefore not enough questions are being asked about cancer’s impact on employment. I am in the midst of finishing my master's thesis for a public policy degree, and am working to identify any stastically significant effect of cancer on employment
Read MoreEva LaManna on February 14, 2012
WhatNext is an excellent online networking resource for patients and survivors alike to connect to others with a similar diagnosis, share their story, and ask for expert opinions. Cancer and Careers was recently chosen to offer advice regarding the issues surrounding work & cancer.
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 MoreEva LaManna on February 6, 2012
Do your patients ask for guidance on working through treatment? Do you wish you had better answers? If you've answered yes to both of these questions, then this event is just for you. At Cancer and Careers' FREE three-part series of teleconferences/webinars you will learn how to advise your patients and earn CEUs!
Read MoreAlice McKenney on February 2, 2012
Giuliana Rancic, E! News Host, announced that she was fighting breast cancer last fall. As we hear from so many other survivors, work has been a great distraction for her as she undergoes treatment.
Read MoreAndrew Jacob on January 27, 2012
Thanks to the generous support of Allure Magazine, everyone has a chance to snatch a Best of Beauty suitcase stuffed with beauty products. Please help spread the word of this opportunity to support a unique charity organization (us!) and load up on all of your beauty product needs (and more!).
Read MoreAlice McKenney on January 26, 2012
We are so privileged to work with a variety of incredible organizations in the cancer community. Come and check them out!
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