HOW TO ASK FOR FLEX

• How to ask for flexibility when applying for full-time jobs

  Is it ever possible to get a flexible job offer for a role that isn’t advertised as open to flex? Here are some tips to help you give it your best shot.

• How to ask for flexible working when the advert is unclear

  It can be hard to know how and when to ask about flexible working if the job advert is unclear. Here’s some advice on turning vaguely-worded flexibility into a firm offer.

• How to ask for flexibility when applying for part-time jobs

  When a job is advertised as being part-time or flexible, there’s a knack to negotiating flexibility whilst showing that you’re the best candidate. Here’s how to do it.

• How to make your case for flexible working

  If you’re asking to work flexibly, knowing how it will help you isn’t enough. You’ll also need to explain to your current or potential employer why it’s in their interests to let you.

• Not ready to retire? Try working flexibly instead

  If you’re ready to take things down a notch, but don’t want to stop working completely, a part-time job could be the answer.

• What is the four-day working week and why is everyone talking about it?

  You may have heard about some businesses moving to a four-day working week, and be thinking ‘At last!’ But is it what part-time and flexible job seekers really need?

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