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CareerMums Update - Career Resources

If a suitable job is full time, always request flexibility.

Flexible Employers

If you are looking for a more flexible employer, a good starting point is to contacting employers who have won awards for creating a flexible workplace - and a workplace that supports the advancement of women. Here are some recent winners of diversity and flexibility awards:

Checklist of questions to ask your employer before going on parental leave

Parents who have taken parental leave will tell you that being prepared for your departure and potential return to work in advance makes the whole experience much less stressful for everyone involved including your baby. The benefit of hindsight has never been more valuable. Read on

Support Networks

By Dr Mataji Kennedy, guest writer and clinical psychologist - If you were stranded on a desert island as a new mum (unlikely I know but stay with me), what's the one thing you would take besides food and water? Well, I think the answer should be a support network. Read on

Starting your own business

Starting your own business can be the answer to your work and family balance. You need a great idea, funding, and a mentor. CareerMums has created a list of useful resources for starting your own business - ranging from applying for an ABN, getting a logo created cheaply, and exploring grant money to get your idea off the ground. More info

Career health check

Managing your career becomes more challenging after you have children. Children add a whole new dimension of responsibility and selflessness to your life, so managing your career becomes even more important. Read on

Free CareerMums webinars

All you need is a computer with internet access and a phone. Our webinars are conducted at night after the kids go to bed. Register now for the following topics:

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Media Call - SBS Insight Program

The Insight Program is currently preparing a program that will look at what women want. They would like to hear from professional women to get their view on what it's like being a young working woman in today's society.

Is it really possible to have it all? How do women balance motherhood and a career? Is the workplace doing enough to support women? Do modern women still want the dream career or are they choosing home over the workplace? if you would like to contribute, email anne.worthington@sbs.com.au