May 09 Newsletter

Welcome to Beaumont Consulting's April newsletter. This months newsletter hopes to provide you with some interesting information as well other news and gossip. We hope you enjoy it.

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Temp of the Month

Once again we have had some lovely feedback about our May temps, but it is Alison Beaumont (no relation to Nikki we promise!) who has won us over this month with her dedication, reliability and outstanding performance in her role.

This is what Alison's current employer had to say about her……

“Alison’s most significant ability is that she cares about doing the job well. She has been temping in a very busy and complex role and has successfully got up to speed on our company structure and how to make things happen. She recently organised a two day conference for 50 people with minimum instructions and at very short notice. The conference ran extremely smoothly and we received a great deal of positive feedback from the attendees and the Director that she is supporting. She always deals courteously with people despite the challenges there have occasionally been in the role. She has also gone out of her way to provide feedback to the team and suggestions for process improvement when planning future conferences which is always useful.

Alison demonstrates a great deal of pride in her job and the desire to do it well. She has worked additional hours without complaint and has also offered to take on additional work when she sees that it needs doing”

Thanks Alison!! How lucky we are to have you.

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Compare your salary

SEEK has just launched The Great Australian Pay Check, a unique new resource that lets Aussies compare themselves to others in similar roles. It will also help you plan where you’re going next and provide guidance on how to get there.

What’s it all about?

The Great Australian Pay Check allows you to generate a Pay Report relevant to a specific job category and location. You can find out what people are being paid and what benefits you could expect in that role. The report also lets you see whether it would make a difference to work in another city or industry, to gain another qualification or change jobs.

What can The Great Australian Pay Check offer you?

A free resource to check out other peoples packages – print, download or subscribe and have a Pay Report e-mailed directly to you.
With over 150,000 Australians already polled to get the low down on their pay and perks, there’s a wealth of information available. Furthermore, the survey is ongoing and data is updated monthly to ensure that Pay Reports accurately reflect the current market.

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How should I approach day one in my new job?

It took you a lot of effort to get there, so make the most of it and enjoy your new working environment. Dress your best. It will make you feel good and your confidence will infect those around you. Leave yourself plenty of time to get to work, and eat a proper breakfast so you're not looking for an opportunity to dive out and grab something mid-morning.

Remember the qualities that got you the job in the first place. Smile, be positive, make eye contact, greet new colleagues with a firm handshake. It's a bit like the interview, but this time you've got to make a good first impression with many more people. It's OK to be a little nervous and on your guard at first. You'll have plenty of time to relax into your new role in the weeks to come.

You're unlikely to be asked to do any real work on your first day - that will be saved for after your settling in period. Whatever you are asked to do, make sure you give it your all.

Be courteous

This should be a basic attribute anyway, but make sure you don't accidentally rub anyone up the wrong way on your first day. Everyone you encounter, from the receptionist right up to the big boss, should receive the same impression of you – polite and respectful. Make it your business to introduce yourself, especially if your new manager doesn't introduce you first. With so much else to organise, they sometimes forget.
Feel free to ask advice. Don't stand there shuffling your feet if you don't know where to go or what to do. It may make you appear nervous or standoffish, and you don't need to start erecting possible barriers on day one.

Go with the flow

Even if you're already experienced in your role, don't assume you can simply do what you did before in the same way. While there are probably plenty of skills you can transfer, every workplace has its own way of operating. Keep your eyes and ears open and try to fit in as smoothly as possible. A definite phrase to avoid is “We didn't do it like this in my last company”. It's guaranteed to wind up your new colleagues.

Join in any coffee breaks or anything that gives you a chance to get to know your new colleagues on a more personal level. They will be able help you to understand the unwritten rules of the workplace from answering personal mobile phone calls to nipping outside for a cigarette.

Keep an eye out for the office cynic. There's always someone who wants to tell you what a dump you've come to, even if they've been there for 20 years and secretly love the place. You should also be cautious of anyone trying to be too friendly until you have got a proper idea of the office politics. By being too close to one group you could alienate yourself from others, especially if they're not popular in other parts of the company.

Be positive

Never talk your last job or company down, and be discreet in what you say about former employers. Even big industries can be small places, and your new colleagues may know or even be related to some of your old workmates. Plus, it doesn't give a great impression of your working style. Who wants a gossip or someone who likes to moan on the team?

Show willing

Be the one who volunteers for something, like changing the bottle on the water cooler or doing a coffee run. Be the last to lunch in the early days, the first back, and one of the last out of the door at night. Show your new colleagues that you're committed and mean business but also looking to integrate yourself as one of the team.

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Mothers Day Classic

The Mother’s Day Classic is a nationwide community event, bringing together those who have lost someone to breast cancer and those who want to get fit and donate to a worthy cause.

Beaumont Consulting have a team entering the run, and have been "in training" over the past few weeks. If you see any of us on the day, please come and say "Hi".

You can support breast cancer research by making a donation to the National Breast Cancer Foundation. You can do this by participating in the Mother’s Day Classic yourself, or by donating online.

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Whats on in May

Kings Cross Food and Wine Festival – 3rd May

Mothers Day - 10th May

Mothers Day Classic – 10th May

Million Paws Walk – 17th May

Sydney Writers Festival – 18th – 24th May