Win an Interview!

Use the following CareersCoach tips to win an interview:

-Phone and introduce yourself to the advertiser, then ask as many questions as possible about the position and the type of candidate that they are looking for

-Tailor your resume/application to suit the position. Highlighting the experience that you have that is most relevant to the position

-If you are not comfortable in preparing your own application hire CareersCoach to do it for you www.careerscoach.com.au

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Mondayitis – Reward yourself!

How did you go last week with Mondays schedule planning challenge? Up the ante this week by setting a reward for yourself, or better still negotiate a reward from your manager. This is how it goes….set yourself some challenges/goals for the week. Use effective time management to break those goals down into daily tasks. Assess your progress in meeting those tasks. Then when you achieve your goals enjoy a reward.

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Amazing Volunteer Jobs – Become a Baby Cuddler

If you love babies and have the time, why not volunteer to become a baby cuddler. Baby cuddlers, lend a hand in neonatal units within hospitals and in orphanages oversees.

The jobs involves; holding babies when parents are away and when nurses are busy. The need exists because premature babies often spend weeks, sometimes months in hospital. During this time parents often have to work, are recovering themselves or just need a little time out. Baby cuddlers help to nurture babies, with cuddles, singing and providing comfort.

Studies have shown that cuddling babies provides lifelong social, mental and health benefits.

Volunteer oversees

Baby cuddlers are needed around the world in hospitals, orphanages and nurseries.
The training is usually free and available at most hospitals. Medical checks and background checks are usually mandatory for the protection of the babies.
Opportunities abound to become a volunteer baby cuddler. With your help, many struggling and at-risk infants will start a better life.
To find out more about how to become a volunteer baby cuddler, contact your local hospital.

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How to plan your week - Overcome Mondayitis

Monday mornings can be tough especially if you have just had a great weekend. Use Monday’s a launching pad to having a great week by planning your schedule. Plan what you want to achieve during the week. Then break that backwards into what you need to achieve each day. Then think about any additional resources that you might need to achieve your goals. Check your progress a couple of times during the week to make sure you are on track.

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When is the best time to ask for a payrise

You are a career professional who is hitting mark, your Boss is obviously impressed and keeps heaping on the responsibilities. But does your salary match your contributions? If not, now is the time to use our www.CareersCoach.com.au tips to win a much-deserved payrise.

Tip 1: Be Visible
Whist it’s true that we all work hard no matter who we are or what we do for work. There are some of us who are better than others at looking the part and therefore getting the credit for a job well done. Basically it comes down to attention to detail. Polish your star power by dressing immaculately every single day, network to be seen. Do not forget to remind your Boss of your achievements/contributions.

Tip 2: Know What You Are Worth
Use your research skills to research the market. Find out what you would be worth on the open market. Do this by checking out jobs advertised on career boards, by reading salary surveys and by consulting with a www.CareersCoach.com.au

Tip 3: Be Strategic
Choose the right time to ask. The best time to ask for a payrise is just after you have made a major win or just after you have either made or saved a lot of money for the company.

Tip 4: Be Prepared and Explain Why Your Deserve a Payrise
You know that you are a star but don’t expert your Boss to be keeping tabs on your achievements. Arrive at the wage review meeting with two well-bound folders, one for you and one for your Manager. Each folder should contain a report on why you deserve a payrise. Include in the report a summary of the specific contributions that you have made to the organisation. During the meeting emphasise each of these contributions and in particular how each have either made or saved money for the organisation.

Tip 5: Be sure that the cupboard is not bare
Just like Mother Hubbard could not feed her hungry children, your Boss cannot give you a pay rise unless s/he has the budget for it. Use your financial prowess to work out exactly where the money to pay for your payrise will come from. If you realise that your employer cannot afford the pay increase then you need to assess your options. But either way your biggest problem should soon be what to spend the extra money on.

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Jobs that involve travel

Do you see yourself jet-setting around as part of your job? Following are 3 jobs that might appeal to you if you enjoy traveling.

Flight Attendant
See the word, meet the rich and famous. International Flight Attendants get lots of perks including free 5-star accommodation and time off to explore what the world has to offer. To secure a job as a flight attendant you will need to pass rigorous testing designed to assess how well you cope with stress.

Travel Writer
Explore the world and return with a tale to tell. Travel writers get to go to all sorts of exotic locations. Travel writing can be a full time career or a paid hobby.

Circus Performer
Live like gypsy and travel around the outback. Yes people really do run away and join the circus and why not who says a job as to be conventional.

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Three Things To Start Your Day, Your Week, Your Career Transformation!

Start your day listing three things that you want to achieve. At midday check your progress to make sure you are on track. Then at the end of the day consider what you have done well and how you can improve tomorrow. Whether you are a grad starting out, looking for a job, at mid career or a high flyer this tip is sure to raise your career to new heights.

Fancy a traveling as part of your career? Log on tomorrow to read about 3 jobs that you can travel with.

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