Job Seekers - Frequently Asked Questions

Lifestyle Careers is an online recruitment job board. Our niche and specific focus is the advertising of flexible employment and work at home positions targeted towards Australian and New Zealand professionals.


How Can You Help Me?

If you are a professional looking for a flexible work arrangement then you are in the right place. We have a large and growing number of clients throughout Australia and New Zealand who support our aims and who can offer fulfilling career opportunities whilst still enabling you to achieve your work-life balance.

Lifestyle Careers was developed with the aim to provide a direct connection for individuals seeking flexible opportunities and employment promoting a work life balance and for employers or recruiters seeking candidates for flexible or home based employment.

We are here to make your search for a job with flexibility as simple as possible. We want to help you get the most out of your professional career and balancing this in with everything else that is important to you. It's your work, your life, your way. Please register with us today.


What is Flexible Working?

The term 'flexible work practices' covers all the innovative ways employers and employees can agree to structure work to accommodate business and individual needs.

Flexibility and Flexible Work are terms used to describe a wide range of work styles and employment practices. It is about maximizing your freedom to work where and when it suits you. We are all different. Not all of us want to work a traditional five day week or work full time hours.

It should be recognised that flexible working does not suit everyone. Some people prefer the structured, work day and perform better when they are surrounded by their Colleagues. However, there are a great many people who are well suited to flexible working patterns and who not only improve their productivity but greatly enhance their own quality of life.

"Flexible working" is a phrase that describes any working pattern adapted to suit others needs. Types of flexible working are: part-time:, flexi-time (choosing when to work) annualised hours (your hours are worked out over a year) compressed hours (working your agreed hours over fewer days) staggered hours (different starting, break and finishing times for employees in the same workplace) job sharing (sharing a job designed for one person with someone else) and home working (working from home).

For more detailed information on the different types of flexible working see Flexible Working Definitions and Employee Benefits of flexible employment.


How does the Lifestyle Careers job board work?

Lifestyle Careers works to match Australian and New Zealand Professionals with flexible job opportunities suited to your qualifications and scheduling needs. You do not need to be registered to search our online job board. However, Employers and Recruiters will advertise daily new flexible and home based jobs so we always recommend you register to enable you to

• Search and apply directly to Advertisers with flexible employment opportunities
• Set up email job alerts to receive on a daily or weekly basis.
• Search jobs by location, category or work type
• Add favourite jobs to a shortlist
• Forward and SMS flexible jobs of interest to family and friends

Are all of the jobs posted on Lifestyle Careers truly flexible & genuine?

Yes they are. Advertisers working with Lifestyle Careers offer a variety of flexible employment opportunities. So you don't miss out on the fabulous jobs being advertised with us, we always suggest yourself set up with daily email alerts this way all new jobs that are suited to your professional experience will be emailed when new jobs are listed. The more flexible you choose to be, the more opportunities you will find.

Our Support Team carefully screen each job to ensure that we are providing our job seekers with elements of flexibility and professionalism. All jobs are approved by our Support Team before going live to the site. While we take extensive efforts to screen and monitor the job listings offered in the interest of preventing scams, abuse, and/or illegal activity, we are not responsible for the actual interactions or negotiations between potential employers and candidates. It is then the job seekers responsibility to satisfy themselves that the advertisement is genuine and that the details he or she provides the advertiser are appropriate to the role advertised.


How much does it cost?

It costs nothing for job seekers to register, search or apply for a job.


How do I register as a Job Seeker?

Getting started is easy. Simply click on the "Register" link to create a username and password and fill out our job seeker profile, it is as easy as that.


How do I search active jobs?

There are various ways to search for flexible or work at home jobs through the Lifestyle Careers job board. Use the job search box available on the left hand side of the site or use the search jobs by location, category or work type which can be found on the main menu. You do not need to be a member to search active jobs.


How long are jobs advertised on your site for?

Jobs are advertised for a period of 30 days until they expire. However if the position is filled the Advertiser may remove the position from the site.


I have found my dream job, how do I apply?

In order to apply directly to a job, you must first register as a user with Lifestyle Careers. Advertisers will usually write the application instructions within the job advertisement, and we have links clearly displayed for you to apply for the job online. It is a very easy process as follows

• Once you are registered there are links next to each job advertisement on the right hand side and also at the bottom of the advertisement.
• Simply, click "Apply Online"
• Complete the application form with your personal details
• Don't forget to attach your cover letter and resume
• You will receive an email acknowledgment that you application has been received.

What if I forget my password?

If you forget your password, click on the "Forgot Password?" link. You will be prompted to enter your email address and an email with a link to reset your password will automatically be sent to that address. Once you are back in your account you are able to change back to a more user friendly password to one that you can remember next time.


How can I sign up to receive email job alerts?

Here at Lifestyle Careers we encourage and support everyone looking for flexible work options to create a rewarding lifestyle. The power to make choices about your working life can be empowering for us all. We are here to make your search for a job with flexibility as simple as possible. Keep up to date with the latest flexible job opportunities as soon as they are advertised. Subscribe to our daily or weekly email job alerts it is easy to sign up and you can edit or cancel your subscription at any time.


What career resources does Lifestyle Careers offer Job Seekers?

In addition to providing flexible work opportunities, Lifestyle Careers also partners with experienced professionals to offer candidates career coaching, online skills testing, resume and cover letter writing services, and more. Not only that, but our Job Seekers see us as a great resource for quality careers advice as well as for the best flexible and home based jobs, which is why you keep on coming back to us. Check out our resources section to learn more or check out our blog Your Balance.

As a service to job seekers Lifestyle Careers offers links to many employers, recruiters, executive search firms and employment agencies. We are a job listing service, not an employment agency. If you need an agency, please see our preferred and recommended suppliers.