Shortlisted by Future Women

In the final episode of Shortlisted Season 2, Helen McCabe and Jamila Rizvi talk all things positivity.  We know: Mustering positivity can sometimes feel impossible in the middle of a long and difficult job search process. But there are tips and tricks for doing it - and there's a reason why it’s so important in job interviews.  Become an FW member to join the movement and fast-track your professional development Keep up with @futurewomen on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Threads Find out more about the FW Jobs Academy See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You've found a job and landed an interview. There's just one catch. Your future employer has asked for references, and you've no idea who to ask... In this episode, Helen McCabe and Jamila Rizvi tackle all things 'references' - who to ask, where to look and what to do when you have no idea where to start.  Become an FW member to join the movement and fast-track your professional development Keep up with @futurewomen on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Threads Find out more about the FW Jobs Academy See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Job interviews can be scary at the best of times, but what happens when the interviewer crosses the line? What's the best way to respond when you're asked something that seems unfair, out of order or even inappropriate?  In this episode, Helen McCabe and Jamila Rizvi tackle unfair questions. They'll talk you through what to do when an interview takes an unexpected turn, and how to get it back on track. Become an FW member to join the movement and fast-track your professional development Keep up with @futurewomen on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Threads Find out more about the FW Jobs Academy See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Helen McCabe and Jamila Rizvi help you plan the best possible way to approach job sharing in an interview. They'll cover the different types of job sharing, how to best ask for it and how to prepare for an interview with your job share partner... and more.  Become an FW member to join the movement and fast-track your professional development Keep up with @futurewomen on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Threads Find out more about the FW Jobs Academy See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Helen McCabe and Jamila Rizvi tackle a particularly tricky interview subject: Remote work. So, how should you bring up the possibility of working remotely during a job interview, and could doing so ever jeopardise your chances of getting the gig?  Become an FW member to join the movement and fast-track your professional development Keep up with @futurewomen on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Threads Find out more about the FW Jobs Academy See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Helen McCabe and Jamila Rizvi unpack ways to discuss disability and access needs in a job interview. They'll also talk about the employer's responsibilities and how workplaces should be inclusive throughout the recruiting process.  Become an FW member to join the movement and fast-track your professional development Keep up with @futurewomen on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Threads Find out more about the FW Jobs Academy See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Many people worry about not ticking all the boxes on the selection criteria. But what if the opposite is true? In this episode, Helen McCabe and Jamila Rizvi explore what to do if you're overqualified for a role. They share their top tips for framing your work history in a job interview and discuss whether being told you're "too qualified" could be a coded way of saying "too old".  Become an FW member to join the movement and fast-track your professional development Keep up with @futurewomen on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Threads Find out more about the FW Jobs Academy See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're back! To kick off Shortlisted season two, Helen McCabe are Jamila Rizvi are diving into one of the most common scenarios you wanted answered: How to talk about your overseas qualifications in a job interview.  In this episode, the duo will guide you through how to talk about your overseas experience, and share their top tips for how to transform it from a hindrance into a powerful professional asset.  Become an FW member to join the movement and fast-track your professional development Keep up with @futurewomen on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Threads Find out more about the FW Jobs Academy See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FW Managing Director Helen McCabe and Deputy Managing Director Jamila Rizvi are back to answer even more of your burning job interview questions in the second season of Shortlisted. In it: how to pick the best job referee, strategies to sell your international experience, responding to difficult (or illegal!) job interview questions, negotiating flexible work and more. Tune in as Helen and Jamila hold your virtual hand and guide you every step of the way, right to the interview door and straight onto the shortlist. Become an FW member to join the movement and fast-track your professional development Keep up with @futurewomen on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Threads Find out more about the FW Jobs Academy See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hey Shortlisted listeners! We wanted to share another podcast we think you'll love about Australia's childcare crisis. It's called At What Cost? In the blur of early parenthood, many parents don’t stop to think about how the roles they adopt at home – as the primary caregiver, or as the breadwinner – impact their careers and finances in the long-term. But they do. And when families can’t access affordable childcare, it’s generally women whose job security takes a hit. This fuels gender inequality on a national scale… contributing to the gender pay gap and the super gap. It also leaves real mums like Emma, whose story we hear in this episode, grappling with housing insecurity and an uncertain future. Join our host Georgie Dent in our third and final full-length episode as we unpack the costs of the childcare crisis to gender equality and the economy Plus: experts share five key solutions that could help make childcare truly accessible and affordable for all – which would be transformative for our country, and especially women. At What Cost is an FW podcast in partnership with The Parenthood, a not-for-profit with a mission to make Australia the best place in the world to be a parent and raise a child. Join 80,000 other parents and carers today Become an FW member to join the movement and fast-track your professional development Keep up with @futurewomen on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Threads See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hey Shortlisted listeners! We wanted to share another podcast we think you'll love about Australia's childcare crisis. It's called At What Cost? When is a choice not a choice? Almost a quarter of Australia’s population is now living in a ‘childcare desert’ - and this scarcity means that many families’ financial and work schedules hinge on being offered a childcare spot in the first place.  In this episode, we hear from real parents and experts about the near-impossible workarounds for families who can’t access suitable childcare and can’t afford not to work: from regional mum Kelly, who forked out for a private carer when the local childcare refused her son full days of care, to agricultural workers taking their kids to work on the farm.  Follow At What Cost? on Spotify, Apple, Youtube or wherever you get your podcasts. Become an FW member to join the movement and fast-track your professional development Keep up with @futurewomen on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Threads See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hey Shortlisted listeners! We wanted to share another podcast we think you'll love about Australia's childcare crisis. It's called At What Cost?  Australia is known as the “lucky country”. So how did struggling to access affordable childcare become the norm? Amid a cost-of-living crunch, most families say they need two incomes to make ends meet. But with childcare fees in Australia being among the highest in the world, parents are caught in a “cost of working trap”: they can’t afford not to work, but the cost of care is so high it eats into their earnings.  Follow At What Cost? on Spotify, Apple, Youtube or wherever you get your podcasts. Become an FW member to join the movement and fast-track your professional development Keep up with @futurewomen on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Threads See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode Helen McCabe and Jamila Rizvi tackle the common interview question: Where do you see yourself in five years? This question is actually employer code for assessing your career ambitions, your expectations for progression and how long you might stay with the organisation. Let’s learn how to answer honestly, while also answering effectively. Subscribe on Apple or Spotify Join Future Women Keep up with @futurewomen on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter Find out more about Future Women’s Jobs Academy See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode Helen McCabe and Jamila Rizvi explore another common interview question: What are your salary expectations? Let’s talk about what you’re worth, what your potential employer can afford to pay, how to answer this question and what to do if they don’t mention salary at all. Subscribe on Apple or Spotify Join Future Women Keep up with @futurewomen on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter Find out more about Future Women’s Jobs Academy See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Helen and Jamila will teach you a simple formula to answer literally any situational interview question. The STAR method isn’t about the content of your answer but an approach to structuring your thoughts in a clever and compelling way. Subscribe on Apple or Spotify Join Future Women Keep up with @futurewomen on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter Find out more about Future Women’s Jobs Academy See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode Helen McCabe and Jamila Rizvi fast forward to the end of your job interview. When the hard part is over, you’ve answered all their questions and it’s very nearly time to wrap up, when you’re asked: Do you have any questions for us? Let’s learn how to get the answers to any questions you might have while also taking advantage of this final opportunity to sell yourself. Subscribe on Apple or Spotify Join Future Women Keep up with @futurewomen on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter Find out more about Future Women’s Jobs Academy See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode Helen McCabe and Jamila Rizvi are doing a post game analysis. In other words, how to assess the success of the interview and what you should do next. Let’s figure out when, how and if you should get in touch again after your interview. Subscribe on Apple or Spotify Join Future Women Keep up with @futurewomen on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter Find out more about Future Women’s Jobs Academy See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode Helen McCabe and Jamila Rizvi prepare you for the questions you can’t really prepare for. From which kitchen utensil best represents your personality to how many tennis balls would fit in a Boeing 747, employers love a curveball question. We’ll explain how to stay calm, understand what the employer is trying to get at and how to reason through a great answer. Subscribe on Apple or Spotify Join Future Women Keep up with @futurewomen on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter Find out more about Future Women’s Jobs Academy See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode Helen McCabe and Jamila Rizvi will help you plan the best possible answer to another common interview question: Why do you want to work for us? This question is an incredible opportunity to communicate your values and show how they align with your potential new employers’. So, let’s get started. Subscribe on Apple or Spotify Join Future Women Keep up with @futurewomen on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter Find out more about Future Women’s Jobs Academy See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode Helen McCabe and Jamila Rizvi tackle the daunting prospect of what to wear. Helen and Jamila don’t normally make it their business to tell anyone how to dress but professional clothing has changed a lot in the past decade. Get up to date, so your clothes don’t risk destabilising your confidence. Subscribe on Apple or Spotify Join Future Women Keep up with @futurewomen on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter Find out more about Future Women’s Jobs Academy See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.