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While not desirable sometimes it is what a Working Mum just has to do and in the last 3 days the work load at Family Capershas had me heading that way! Magazines to go live, people away, competitions to launch, rebuilding things on the site I am beginning to wonder how crazy I actually am…then I look round me see my girl and my husband and realise I am a work at home mum and sometimes this is just what you have to do! I love my business and there is a lot of passion as well as coffee that drives me to do what I do and offer support for families but that does not mean I don’t have moments where I think what the hell am I doing. And yes working in my PJ’s at 2pm surviving on coffee is one of those moment where I need to remind my self why I do what I do: - I like to provide resources and support to families (the warm fuzzy feeling)
- I worked hard to allow myself to have my own business and be with the most precious person in the world my daughter
- Money cause we do need it and I enjoy earning it this way
- It is my passion.
I think as Working Mum’s we can be too hard on ourselves expecting us to enjoy, be happy and love all that we do. Some days are not like that and allow yourself those days; regroup and refocus on why it is you do what you do and you can and will keep going – but get out of the PJ’s anyway as it is now 4pm and you should be thinking of dinner 
We all know that being a Working Mum has time when income is short or cash flow is tight so I thought I would share a blog post on Mystery Shopping and Surveys to create a resource list for us Working Mums. Survey Sites: Survey Savvy: As a member, you can make a difference by participating in online surveys, focus groups, as well as other interactive studies. Pure Profile: Give your honest opinions and get paid every time you participate in a survey. Businesses need to make the big decisions and your opinions are essential. Marketing matched to you; Brands are waiting to reward you for your participation in marketing campaigns. Be paid for visiting websites and viewing video clips, all targeted specifically to you based on the answers in your profile. My Opinions: MyOpinions Surveys are market research surveys that ask you general questions about your lifestyle, habits and opinions. It is through your answers that future products are developed and created.
YourVoice: The Your Voice panel is an online community that has been designed to provide members with a forum to voice their opinions on current affairs, products and services. Why should you become a Your Voice member and join this online revolution? Membership is free of charge. - We reward YOU for the time you spend answering surveys.
- Your input is vital to the development of new and improved products and services. Your views count!
- Survey invitations are sent by email, providing you with easy and secure access.
Opinions Paid: Opinionspaid is an online community with members from all around Australia. This panel has been formed to provide members with an opportunity to give their opinions on a wide variety of matters including social and cultural issues, products and services via online surveys.
Opinionspaid has been operating for 5 years, obtaining and analysing panel members’ opinions to understand consumer attitudes and purchase behaviour in Australia. The results from Opinionspaid surveys are used to advise Australian and global businesses on the products and services they offer to the community. By participating in this panel and our surveys you are influencing choices available to you as a consumer. Rewards Central: is an online rewards program exclusively for Australians, where you can earn rewards and have lots of fun. - Any resident of Australia can join
You just need to be 14 years or older and have a valid email address. There is no joining fee, and no fees to remain a member. It’s totally FREE! Earn rewards for online shopping, reading email, clicking on links, and more. - Redeem your reward points for real cash or prizes
Once you have enough points, you can redeem those points for real money or great merchandise. You could WIN a share of $10,000 and other great prizes by participating in RewardsCentral competitions. Valued Opinions: There are thousands of viewpoints out there, but how many of them reflect yours? Isn’t it time somebody asked you for your opinion? Have your say with Valued Opinions on a range of subjects and get rewarded for your time My View Membership benefits: - Earn points for every survey you complete, and redeem these for great gift cards or a donation to a charity!
- Gain entry into the monthly $1,000 prize draw simply by completing surveys and sharing your views!
- Let companies know exactly what you think, and help shape decisions of major organisations.
- Sample new products
What Do You Think: Making money online has never been easier! Join What do you Think and get paid to take part in online surveys, paid market research and other free offers. It’s 100% free to join WDYT.com.au, visit the sign-up page to complete your registration. By registering your details, you will be eligible to receive email invitations to complete surveys and participate in market research as well as take part in exclusive offers to get free stuff. What do you Think is a website dedicated in rewarding you for your opinion. We believe your opinion counts so join our online market research panel and get access to a huge range of surveys and polls and get rewarded for letting us know your opinion. Toluna: is the place to express your opinion and share it with others. Rewards, prizes and product tests. Toluna is the place to express your opinion and share it with others. Ok so I have bombarded you with survey sites that I know off so will be back later in the week with Mystery Shopping. If you know of any survey sites why not comment with them below.
Job Boards: Online job boards such as The Family Capers Employment Hub, Seek, Lifestyle Careers and the like are an excellent way for employers and candidates to find each other. The advantage for Job Seekers is the ability to reach any number of employers and recruiters in one place, create a job search and submit applications fast and online. Remember to read each ad carefully and tailor your cover letter to the role to show your interest and stand out from the crowd of people who just press the ‘Apply Now’ button without further thought. Online Networking: Online networking sites such as LinkedIN , Linkme , Xing etc are professional networking sites that allow you to create your career profile online, link with current and past colleagues and get introductions to useful contacts that may be able to assist you in finding your new role. Often your online networking activities can provide the key to the hidden job market. Recruiters and employers often look here to see what people have been up to. Recruitment Agencies: Recruiters and Recruitment Agencies are a great tool available to you. They have contact with their clients on a regular basis and are very skilled at marketing people like you into your next role. They are also a great source of feedback for interviews, resumes and careers, so befriend your local recruiter today. Resume Services and Career Advisors: Consultants such as Career Advisors and Resume Services can often assist you through your career search and interview process. Career Advisors and Resume Services don’t work in Recruitment, so their only interest is in helping you secure your new role. Friends, Family and Colleagues: Who you know is just as important as what you know and sometimes your personal network is the key to finding your next role. Inform people you are looking and what you are looking for. When looking for work it is important to utilise a combination of all tools available to you. In my next article we will talk about the hidden job market and how to tap into it. Happy Hunting! Linda... Linda Enever has a distinctive history in the staffing and recruiting arena; a decade with various companies where she became skilled & respected recruiter and manager valued by her clients, candidates staff and colleagues alike.
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When looking for a job we forget the number of people involved in the job seeking process and the influence they can have on our future career path. Interaction with these people is often the key to moving ahead in the application process, so let’s look at them and the best way to utilise their position and their skill sets. Recruitment Manager for FC Recruitment and Founder or Family Capers Linda Enever says the feedback she received from her clients and team highlighted ‘how frustrating it is when a jobseeker does not see the need to play their part in the recruitment process’. She has given us some guidelines on how to relate to and the role of the people who are involved in getting you a job. Recruitment Agencies may be the first point of contact in your job seeking future. You may approach them from a job ad they have placed, make the first call to see what jobs they have on, or if you are lucky they may approach you. Recruiters and Agencies are full of talented people who interview every day and see thousands of resumes and applications. To get the best when working with an agency keep the following in mind: ü Be polite to everyone, including reception; attitude is the key and your presentation starts from the moment you answer the call or open the door ü Ask for advice and feedback on your resume and interview technique ü Approach skills testing etc positively – you never know what you may find out about you ü Communicate with the agency and recruiter o Let them know when you are excited about a role o Call them after your interview with their clients so they know your thoughts when the client contacts them o Be prompt Remember the recruiter has people waiting on you and them; by interviewing you and putting you forward for a role they have not only placed their faith in you, they have put their own and your reputation on the line with their clientele. Similar to recruiters Human resources teams see many applications for their company on a daily basis so many of the points above apply to Human Resources Teams as well. The Human Resources team works closely with the Hiring Managers and Decision Makers in your application process. Make sure you keep them on side and work positively with them in the process. Hiring Managers often advertise independently as well as using the HR Team and recruiter, so you can find yourself interacting with them at any stage in the process. This is the person who will hire you so any and every impression counts. Keep your communication clear and focused on the job and what you can offer to the team. When talking to hiring managers do your research well; they like to see you know things about their company - Company Owners and Directors
Company Owners and Directors may be a hiring manager or they may be required to approve your addition to their team. Treat them with the respect they deserve and remember it is their business you will be working for and you are talking about Feedback from your referees is an important stage in the process so make sure they are aware you are looking for work, the type of role you have applied for and what feedback you are looking for from them. Also remember to thank them for their support when you secure a new role. Linda Enever is General Manager of Family Capers & FC Recruitment. Linda is an experienced recruiter and now a WAHM. She is the founder of Family Capers, an online community and resource for families of all ages and sizes. FC Recruitment is part of the Family Capers family along with their Business Directory, Professional Support Panel, Forums, KidsZone and more. With over 10 years experience in staffing and recruiting, Linda and her team offer solutions that meet the needs of their clients and candidates. Contact Linda at recruitment@familycapers.com.au
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Linda Enever a Careers Advisor and Recruitment Consultant says getting past a telephone interview is a skill of its very own. And it is not until we are seeking a job that the skills of the phone interview are called upon. Let’s try and demystify what is trying to be achieved by the person conducting the phone interview and some hints to help you succeed. The phone interviewer is trying to gauge your enthusiasm about the role they are advertising so it is important that you are free to talk and are able to answer their questions openly and freely. If you find yourself in a situation where you are unable to talk let the interviewer know; they would rather delay the interview and get the best information from you, rather than muffled answers and responses that may come across as disinterest in the role. As well as gauging your enthusiasm for the role the interviewer will also be trying to further establish you suitability for the role and the company. They will ask such things as clarifying items from your resume; your salary expectations; and when you will be available to start etc. Answer these questions accurately and truthfully. There is no point agreeing to a salary or start date you cannot make, or the employer cannot afford. It is better for everyone to know where they stand. Key items and Skills for a successful Telephone Interview: - Keep a smile in your voice
- Make Sure you are free to talk
- Answer as honestly and directly as you can
- Ask questions to show your interest in the role
- Thank the interviewer for their time
- Take notes so you remember the conversation
Your selling tools for you in the phone interview are your voice and the responses you use. Like all interviews, role plays can help you improve, so practice with a friend or family member to increase your skill. Stage one of the interview processes is now complete and hopefully you will move to stage two at the end or shortly after the call. Remember that the phone interview offers the interviewer the opportunity to assess you, as well as giving you an opportunity to review the role and company you applied to.
Linda Enever – General Manger Family Capers & FC Recruitment Linda is an experienced recruiter and now a WAHM and founder of Family Capers – an online community and resources for families of all ages and sizes. FC Recruitment is part of the Family Capers Family as well as their Business Directory, Professional Support Panel, Forums, KidsZone and more. With over 10 year experience in Staffing and Recruiting Linda and her team offer solutions that meet the needs of their clients and candidates. Why not contact them today recruitment@familycapers.com.au
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Taking That Next Step in Your Career: In the current market taking that next step in your career may not be at the top of your mind. However often this type of market creates the opportunities, steps and openings for a well planned applicant to make their next career move as the reshuffling, restructuring and resignations occur. This is the time to take advantage of such programs as Hudson’s Career Move service and speak with professional recruiters and head-hunters to get an assessment of the market, your skills and your ability to move to the next stage of your career. Career Move and other such programs are designed to assist candidates in the process of career transition. Whether it’s beginning your career; changing careers; taking the next step in your career, or changing organisations, they help you to recognise your strengths, your skills, and define your career direction. On completion of programmes like these you will have a deeper understanding of your skills, values, motivators and preferences. This information about yourself is a great assistance to you regardless of the industry you are in now or hope to join. So when is the right time for you to make a career move? Career moves by accident can and often do happen but they are not always positive or a forward step for your career. Consider the planning put in place when you by a home. The same planning and preparation needs to be applied to your career. So the market is down and jobs are tight. This means the opportunities that present during these times will be fewer in number than in a buoyant market, but in a tight market business managers are looking for the best prepared individual to fill each role. It’s up to you to present yourself as that individual. The Do’s and Don’ts of Making a Career Move - Do have a plan for making your career move. And don’t rush into a career move until you have thought it out and developed a strategy that is going to ensure a job that is right for you.
- Don't worry if you feel a bit insecure or unsure about making a career move; these feelings are normal.
- Do expect to put in a great deal of time and effort in making the switch from one career to another, but don’t allow yourself to get discouraged at the pace or your progress…changing careers takes time.
- Don't rush into a new career field because you are dissatisfied or disillusioned with your current job, boss, company, or career field.
- Do take the time to examine the activities that you like and dislike, with more focus on your likes. And do focus on new careers that center around your likes and passions.
- Do leverage some of your current skills and experiences to your new career by taking advantage of your transferable skills.
- Don't limit yourself to similar careers or jobs when making a career move; look for careers that take advantage of both your skills and your interests.
- Do consider the possibility that you will need to get additional training or education to gain the skills you need to be competitive in your new career field, but don’t jump headfirst into an educational program…start slowly.
- Do take advantage of all your networking potential, including using your current network of contacts, conducting informational interviews with key employers in your new career field, and joining professional organizations in your new career field. (And do read more about networking.)
- Don't forget to take advantage of the career and alumni offices from your previous educational experiences as well as your current school (if you are going back for additional education or training).
- Do gain experience in your new career field, ideally while you are still working in your current job. Volunteer or find a part-time job in your new career field -- thus building experience, confidence, and contacts in your new field.
- Don't go it alone; do find a mentor. Changing careers is challenging, and you really need to have someone who can help motivate you and keep you focused on your goal when you get discouraged.
- Do brush up on all aspects of job-hunting, especially if you haven’t had a need to use those skills recently. And do take advantage of all career move resources.
- Do take advantage of all the career move advice available in these career move books.
Linda Enever has a distinctive history in the staffing and recruiting arena; a decade with various companies where she became skilled & respected recruiter and manager valued by her clients, candidates staff and colleagues alike. Now Linda is combining her passions as the General Manager of FC Recruiting and Family Capers – the latter dedicating itself to all things families, At FC Recruiting, Linda and her team can present to clients a wide array of solutions to any hiring situation. Behavioural profiling to reference checking, ad writing and placement to short listing and interviewing, matching the right candidate with the right client – and puts it in writing, with a replacement guarantee! www.familycapers.com.au
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What does your resume “really” say about you?
We asked Career Adviser Linda Enever of FC Recruitment about resumes and what they really say about you. She believes this is a question not asked enough by job seekers; especially when a resume is most often the first marketing tool you use in your quest for a new career. So let’s do a review and look at what your resume “really” says about you.
- Does My Resume Reflect My True Skills?
This is an easy question to say yes too. However look again; does each role on your resume have your duties and achievements outlined in a clear orderly fashion so employers can see at a glance why they should hire you?
- Does My Resume Have An Objective?
When recruiters and employers talk about objectives they are looking for a career objective or summary at the top of your resume as well as a link to your skills in your past. Make your objective clear. Link it to your past roles and make sure you stand out. This is your first bold marketing statement and will encourage the reader to read on or not.
- Is My Resume Consistent?
Consistent in terms of reading well and looking good - check for: · Is it written in the 1st Person all the way through? · Have I used the same layout for my roles? · Is the font the same (simple but very common error)
- How Can They Contact Me?
There is no point in sending off a resume if your contact details are not correct or cannot be found. Make sure your phone number and email addresses are correct (and your email inbox is not full). Place your contact details on the header or footer of each page so if your cover page is lost the employer still has a way to contact you.
- What Does My Email Address Say?
Your email address needs to be professional; preferably first and last names or initials. Keep your joke email addresses etc for you mates. Your resume and job applications are a reflection of you and your work ethic, so make sure you are not passing on the “wrong” impression in anyway. - Photo or Not to Photo?
Some employers and industries like photos it is my opinion to stay away from them because they can create the wrong impression if you choose the wrong one. However if you do decide to use a photo on a resume make sure it is clear, you are smiling and in a professional environment. Never use nightclub photos or anything that may not reflect you as an employable candidate.
- Does My Resume Make Me Want to Call Me?
If you would not call you then why should an employer. Read your resume through, make sure it sells you and your skills, highlights your achievements and make it hard for a prospective employer to say no to call you to bring you in for an interview Linda Enever has a distinctive history in the staffing and recruiting arena; a decade with various companies where she became skilled & respected recruiter and manager valued by her clients, candidates staff and colleagues alike. Now Linda is combining her passions as the General Manager of FC Recruiting and Family Capers – the latter dedicating itself to all things families, At FC Recruiting, Linda and her team can present to clients a wide array of solutions to any hiring situation. Behavioural profiling to reference checking, ad writing and placement to short listing and interviewing, matching the right candidate with the right client – and puts it in writing, with a replacement guarantee! www.familycapers.com.au
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Preparing for the job interview:
Preparing yourself for the job interview is a skill itself and one that many candidates over look when searching for that new role. Often it is easy to dismiss the importance of the interview and the impression you make as you walk through the door, interact with people within the office, how you stand or sit and the research you have done beforehand. When returning to the workforce as a Mum it can often be daunting and scary to face the interview process so here are a few hints to make sure you have your toolkit with you: Research: Commonly overlooked good research and knowledge can often rank you hire than skills and know how. Research the company/agency you are interviewing with. If it is an agency find out what roles they specialise in, the clients they work with and how long they have been in the business. It not only shows you are interested in the job but in the recruiter as well Research and the ability to call on it in the view not only gives you confidence it shows that want to become part of their team and organisation and that the role is important to you. Have your documents ready. Take a copy of your CV or Resume. Make sure it is clear, detailed and up to date; include copies of your qualifications and a portfolio of work is also important if you have one. Presentation is important so make sure your documents are in excellent condition and you have a copy to leave with the interviewer if required. Dress for the interview Convey your professionalism by dressing appropriately for the interview. T-shirts and thongs will not cut it in this market. At the very least a collared shirt and pants shows you have taken the time and care in your presentation. Ensure you have used an iron and your hands, hair and nails are clean. Interview Dressing Tips can be found on the following links http://jobsearch.about.com/od/interviewattire/a/interviewdress.htm http://yourlifeworks.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=339298 Practice Make you Perfect –And You More Confidant: Prepare for the interview by using role play. Practice your interview skills with friends and family by running through some interview questions about yourself, the company and the industry. Use different questions so you don’t come prepared with answers that seem practised and you can offer a natural conversation in the interview without being caught off guard. Looking for interview questions visit: http://www.kellyservices.com.au/web/au/services/en/pages/careers_sample_interview_questions.html First impressions count for a lot and that includes how you walk through the door. Have your mobile phone turned off. Have a smile on your face and greet the receptionist with a friendly and happy manner. Introduce yourself by using your first and surname and inform the receptionist of whom you are there to meet. When you meet with the interviewer stand up greet them with a firm handshake and let them lead the conversation. Once in the interview space, you will be given your chance to interact and show your suitability for the role. Most of all when interviewing, remember that the person and people you interact with are all involved in some way in securing you your next role. Treat them with respect and present yourself with professionalism at all times. Linda Enever is General Manager of Family Capers & FC Recruitment. Linda is an experienced recruiter and now a WAHM. She is the founder of Family Capers, an online community and resource for families of all ages and sizes. FC Recruitment is part of the Family Capers family along with their Business Directory, Professional Support Panel, Forums, KidsZone and more. With over 10 years experience in staffing and recruiting, Linda and her team offer solutions that meet the needs of their clients and candidates. Contact Linda at recruitment@familycapers.com.au
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