Hi Linda,

Thanks for writing to us. We totally agree you shouldn’t waste your time and talents sitting around if you want to work, and you feel up to it! In fact, many people feel exactly the same way that you do so you are most definitely not alone. It sounds like you have quite a breadth of experience as a Lab Tech, so finding part-time work in that position (or something similar) seems like a good place to start. But don’t assume there aren’t other things you could do as well.

I’ve reached out to one of our career coaches to get further insight into your situation, but in the meantime, the following resources might be helpful:

• Article on exploring part-time job options: http://www.cancerandcareers.org/en/looking-for-work/exploring-your-options/part-time-winning-combination
  

• Recording of the 2017 Job Search Webinar: http://www.cancerandcareers.org/en/community/videos/bwc/job-search
  


• Job Search Toolkit (2^nd Edition): 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)


• Resume Review (free program where a professional coach will review your resume and provide feedback to help you refine it towards your current work goals)


• FlexJobs (https://www.flexjobs.com/) - FlexJobs is a great resource for flexible work options. It is membership-based, but you can enter the code CANCER when you check out to receive a 50% discount.

A coach will be in touch soon!

All the best,

Nicole Franklin, MPH

Manager of Programs

Cancer and Careers