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American Cancer Society Overview
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- Atlanta, GA
- 5001 to 10000 Employees
- 1913
- Nonprofit Organization
- Civic & Social Services
- Unknown / Non-Applicable
Competitors: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, American Heart Association, United Way
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At the American Cancer Society, we're on a mission to free the world from cancer. Until we do, we'll be funding and conducting research, sharing expert information, supporting patients, and spreading the word about prevention. All so you can live longer — and better.
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Mission: The American Cancer Society’s mission is to save lives, celebrate lives, and lead the fight for a world without cancer.
American Cancer Society Reviews
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Karen E. Knudsen
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"Hardworking and Passionate Researchers"
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Allows opportunity for personal research projectsCons
A lot of leadership change of recentDiversity & Inclusion at American Cancer Society
3.9
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Diversity & Inclusion FAQs
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How is diversity at American Cancer Society?
...There's a strong focus on diversity and inclusion, and management makes valiant efforts to engage and solicit feedback from employees at all career levels....Read More
American Cancer Society Interviews
Experience
Positive61%
Negative17%
Neutral21%
Getting an Interview
Applied online77%
Employee Referral9%
Other4%
Difficulty
2.8
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I was ghosted after my interview. The interview went pretty well and I thought that we clicked but clearly that wasn't the case as the recruiter ghosted me. It would be nice to receive some feedback.InterviewTell me about your experience.
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Company Updates
June 19, 2018
We're proud to share that our CEO Gary Reedy has been nominated for Modern Healthcare’s annual 100 Most Influential People in Healthcare list. He now competes with 299 other nominees for a position on the 2018 top 100 list.
June 26, 2017
Gary Reedy, CEO of the American Cancer Society makes the Atlanta Business Chronicles' list of Atlanta's most influential people of 2017.
American Cancer Society Awards & Accolades
- 100 Best Nonprofits to Work For in Oregon (Large), Oregon Business, 2009
- Best Companies to Work for in New York (Large), Best Companies Group, 2009
Pledges & Certifications
Veteran Hiring Commitment
Committed to helping America's military veterans find work
Diversity Commitment
Has programs that support a diverse and inclusive workforce
Pledge to Thrive
Taking steps to prioritize employee well-being
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What is paid time off like at American Cancer Society?
...Great teammates, good managers, good paid time off, set schedule, no drug test, decent salary, fulfilling work...
September 9, 2021
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