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Ready To Return To Work In 2020? Here’s How To Get Started.

12/2/2019

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If finding a job is at the top of your 2020 to-do list, don't wait until 2 January to get started. While the month of December can be super busy and stressful for us working mums, it can also be a great time to take a few steps toward your New Year's resolutions and start building momentum for your return to work. 

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Your Career Change Questions Answered

6/10/2018

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A big thank you to everyone who participated in the WHM Career Change Week over in the WHM Facebook group, and to those of you who’ve been in touch with such glowing feedback - I’m happy to hear the thoughts and resources I shared have helped move you forward to discovering the career or job that’s right for you.

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Ready To Get Back On The Career Track? 10 Questions For Mums To Ask Themselves Before Looking For A Job.

10/3/2017

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So you’ve decided you want to start working again after being away from the workplace to raise a family.  In my work with mums, I know that many of us tend to start by getting straight into implementation mode; writing our CV’s, updating our LinkedIn profiles, trawling through job sites, and dusting down our interview outfits. But before doing all this, it’s crucial to slow down, take stock and think about what it is you really want and need from your new job, and what you have to offer. 

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6 Ways To Use LinkedIn To Find A Job

8/31/2017

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Most of the women who come to me for job search advice have a basic LinkedIn profile so they have some kind of online professional presence, but what many women don't realise is that LinkedIn is an absolute essential in their career toolkit, especially when it comes to finding a new job.

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What Stories Are You Telling Yourself?

6/5/2017

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I have been thinking about the little voices we live with in our heads telling us every day who we are, what we can do, and just as importantly, what we can’t. Yet while those stories we tell ourselves are often a long way from the truth, they have tremendous power to shape our lives if we choose to buy into them. 

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CV’s Have Changed Since You Last Looked For A Job. Here's How.

11/3/2016

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CV's have changed since you last looked for a job. Trust us.

These days you won't get onto the interview short-list by simply listing your basic job functions. Employers are not interested in your responsibilities, what you do from day to day.  Employers want to know the value that you are bringing to the table.  They want to know your successes, how you contribute to the organisation, how you show initiative, what makes you different from other candidates, and above all, how will you will meet their needs. That’s what they want to see.

​So how do you go about showcasing your value?

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When And How To Ask For Flexible Work Arrangements During The Job Search Process

10/7/2016

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It’s 2016 and the good news is that employers are more informed than ever about the benefits of work flexibility.  They know now through research that employees who enjoy work-life balance are happier.  And this in turn translates into better morale, a better work environment, and ultimately more committed and productive workers.  In fact, to attract and hold on to top talent, offering workplace flexibility is almost mandatory in today’s workplace climate.  Best of all, research shows that when workplace flexibility works it’s a win-win for both employee and employer.

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What Are Online Career Assessments And How Can They Help You Choose The Right Career Or Business?

9/24/2016

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​When you are not sure what type of job you want or what you want to do next with your career post-baby, online career assessments can help you to...

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Not Sure Where - Or How - To Begin Your Job Search? Our Job Search Guide For Working Mums Will Help.

9/20/2016

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If it has been a long while since you looked for a job, you probably don’t quite remember where - or how - to begin. Plus you may have found that the job search process has changed rapidly over the past few years... 

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How To Find Your Ideal, Family-Friendly Job

9/5/2016

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Now that the kids are back at school, I know a lot of mums will be ramping up their job search efforts.

As a career consultant, I field a multitude of job search questions every day, so today I thought I would share my answers to the 4 questions I most commonly get asked by return-to-work women looking to find that ideal, family-friendly role. 

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    • Figure out what's next in your career
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      • Get Hired! Online Job Search Course
    • Make A Smooth Return To Work After Maternity Leave
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    • Book a complimentary Career Conversation
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