Below are free resources to help you on your career journey. For access to all resources, templates and activities Join Career Smart Mums here.
Downloadable Resources
Conquer Return to Work Barriers
A handy guide on how to conquer barriers to returning to work. Specifically touches on areas such as re-entry, childcare, personal challenges and other commitments.
Household Task Audit Worksheet
The Household Task audit is a useful tool for working out how many minutes per week are spent on activities and setting future goals for managing priorities and tasks.
Mums Return To Work Checklist
Are you ready to return to work? Work through this checklist to see what you need to do to get yourself ready for returning to the workforce with confidence.
More free resources to help you in your career
Cover Letter Tips
Cover letters are an important part of applying for roles. Although the hiring manager or recruiter may not always read… Read More »Cover Letter Tips
Interview Preparation
Very few people can waltz into an interview and nail it. Successful interviewing requires preparation. Follow the handy tips below… Read More »Interview Preparation
Job Searching Myths
There are quite a few myths about job searching and some of them can really impact your confidence. Below are… Read More »Job Searching Myths
Learn to Start Saying No
Saying “Yes” when we really want to be saying “No” is something all of us Mums can relate to. Doing… Read More »Learn to Start Saying No
Managing Your Career
Career Planning and Career Management should be ongoing. Focusing on all the elements below will ensure your career success, and… Read More »Managing Your Career
Questions to ask at the end of an interview
As the interview finishes, you may be invited to ask questions. Having 2 or 3 of these ready is always… Read More »Questions to ask at the end of an interview
Research the Company
The modern age of the internet and LinkedIn has made researching companies even easier than ever. So there is no… Read More »Research the Company
Resume Tips
Starting your resume or even refreshing it can be daunting. Follow the tips below to keep you on track: Select… Read More »Resume Tips
Tips for getting the most out of LinkedIn
LinkedIn is the number one spot for recruiters, employers and job seekers looking to grow their career and expand their… Read More »Tips for getting the most out of LinkedIn
Tips for talking about your resume gap
Worried about the gap in your resume from taking time out to live your life? Don’t be! Follow these tips… Read More »Tips for talking about your resume gap
Tips on getting some time back
By getting time back in your day you can use that time to be more productive and focus on the… Read More »Tips on getting some time back
Member Only Resources
Introduction to Online Learning
This series of quick videos can help you maximise your online learning experience and get the best from the Career Smart Mums Course.
Career Smart Mums Exclusive Webinars
Career Smart Mums runs regular webinars for members. Find them here!
The Career Smart Mums Workbook
The Career Smart Mums Workbook is your companion to the Career Smart Mums Online Course. Featuring 77 pages of exercises, worksheets, information and more to help you along as you work on returning to the workforce with confidence.
The STAR Methodology
Use the STAR methodology for achievement statements in your resume and when answering behavioural based interview questions
Specific Occupations Research Worksheet
Use this worksheet to assist you in your research about specific occupations you would like to pursue
Barrier Self Audit Worksheet
A barrier is any problem, real or imagined, that is an obstacle to reaching a goal. In this case, let’s look at the barriers to returning to work.
Skills Audit Worksheet
This audit focuses on transferable skills, i.e. those that will generally transfer to multiple roles/ industries.
The Pro-Active Job Search Plan
Planning your approach into the job market is key! Use the document below to bring focus to your job searching
Post-Interview Feedback Form
Use this form to record your interviews and how you performed for retrospective analysis.
Elevator Pitch Guide
Indicative of the time taken to deliver it, an elevator pitch is around a 30-60 second message about who you (and/or your business) are and what value you offer.
Career Development Plan (Format 1)
Use this form to help plan your career development, what knowledge and skills you need and how to go about acquiring them.
Career Development Plan (Format 2)
This Career Development Plan focuses on identifying your current and future career goals, identifying the skills gaps you have and what actions you can take to close these gaps.
Decision Making Matrix Worksheet
This worksheet is a useful decision making tool to help you prioritise what is urgent and important.
Your Day Worksheet
This worksheet is a useful tool to work out where you spend your time each day in the average week.
Wheel of Life Worksheet
The Wheel of Life is a great tool to identify areas that you are strong in and areas where you feel you need to improve.
SMART Goals Worksheet
SMART Goals – Specific Measurable Achievable Realistic and TimeBound – is a method of setting out realistic goals and then establishing the framework for achieving them.
A Quick Guide to Setting Up LinkedIn
This helpful guide is a great resource to getting you started with setting up your LinkedIn profile and ensuring the settings are tuned.
Action words for job applications
Be sure to include these action words to add some spark to your job applications.
Information Interviews – Questions for the professionals
Questions you can expect in interviews. Use this list to prepare and practice your responses.
Questions to ask at the end of the interview
Memorise these questions to ask at the end of the interview.
Sample Behavioural Based Questions
Sample behavioural based questions to practice for an interview.
Tips for working with a recruiter
Working with a recruiter? These tips can be really helpful.