A pep talk on positivity

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 …

Your guide to: Finding the right referee

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 t…

How to answer: Unfair questions

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'…

How to talk about: Job sharing

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 j…

How to talk about: Remote work

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 mo…

How to talk about: Disability during a job search

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-…

How to talk about: Being overqualified

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 discus…

How to talk about: Overseas experience

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 ex…

Next week: Helen and Jamila return with Shortlisted season two

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 (…

CHILDCARE CRISIS: Nothing less than a revolution

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 breadwinne…