Hi Meena,

Thanks for writing to us and congratulations on being done with treatment!  I’m sorry to hear you’ve experienced some challenges at work since your diagnosis, but it’s great that you’re actively trying to find a position that is better aligned with your current needs and that will make you feel more fulfilled.

Before we offer suggestions about possible next steps, a little more detail would help us make sure we’re offering the best information possible. Would you mind responding to the following questions?

• 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).


• Is there a particular field or type of work that you’re leaning towards or have already applied to?


• What are some of the things you don’t enjoy about your current position?


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

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)

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

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  Job Search Toolkit: http://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

I’d also highly recommend that you register for our upcoming ‘Networking During Social Distancing’ webinar on 4/28 and our ‘Job Search Strategy During COVID-19’ webinar on 5/12. For more info & to register: https://www.cancerandcareers.org/en/covid19/virtual-programs.

Look forward to hearing back from you!

Kind regards,

Nicole Franklin, MPH

Senior Manager of Programs

Cancer and Careers

So glad I saw this post...I too am going thru the same thing. I was a sales director and found I was making mistakes, not having the energy, focus and poor cognitive function. Like the neurons just weren't firing fast enough. Like a 3 sec delay (but longer). I find I can't go back to the same work level. Stepping down a rung or 2, and yet I still can't find a job. I tried to switch industries but during these times companies don't want to take a chance on someone who is trying to transition into a new industry. I'm approaching desperately needing to find ANY job to keep my home & family. I was the primary breadwinner in my household. Seeing our savings dwindling. I need to find a job. I read the suggestions and will take advantage of the resources available. Feels good to get that off my chest. I know I will need help finding my passion while the need of work is looming over my head.

Hi Rebecca. You’re not alone. It’s been 5 months since I finished radiation. For me, due to COVID-19, I am now working from home. It’s been a blessing. I am still struggling, but thankfully overall, things have gotten better. I’m still looking to see what it is I would like to do. In the mean time, I’m learning about trading and looking at other options for things online like teaching English, and a site called UserTesting.com. I know the market is extremely competitive with all that is going on. I hope this helps 🙂.