Hi Virginia,

Thanks for writing to us. I’m sorry to hear that you’ve experienced some setbacks along the way, but it’s great that you’re taking time to re-evaluate and think critically about what you want to do moving forward. A little more detail would help us make sure we offer you the best information possible. We’ve pulled together the following questions to get us started:

• Are you currently in treatment, or pre/post treatment? (This is valuable information since it could help determine how you approach your job search and the interview process)

• Are you hoping what you do next will be full-time?

• Have you made a list of things you enjoy doing? That would make you want to get up every day? (That can help lead to figuring out what kind of work would be satisfying)

• Are you open to volunteering or interning to expose yourself to different kinds of jobs/industries?

• Is your LinkedIn profile up-to-date?

In the meantime, I would recommend reviewing the following resources: 

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  Resume Review Service: http://www.cancerandcareers.org/resume_reviews/new(free program where a professional coach will review your resume and provide feedback to help you refine it towards your current work goals)


• Resume and Cover Letter resources: http://www.cancerandcareers.org/en/looking-for-work/resume-cover-letter
  


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  Recording of Job Search Webinar: http://www.cancerandcareers.org/en/community/videos/bwc/job-search
  


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  Job Search Toolkit: https://www.cancerandcareers.org/publication_orders/new (features advice on improving resumes, cover letters; interview and networking tips and other useful tools to help you during a job search


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  Article on cancer as an inspiration for career change: http://www.cancerandcareers.org/en/looking-for-work/exploring-your-options/cancer-as-inspiration-for-career-changes 
  

We look forward to hearing back from you.

Kind regards,

Nicole Franklin, MPH

Manager of Programs

Cancer and Careers