A well-written cover letter will capture the attention of those who are screening applicants, but is it the right place to introduce the idea of a part-time schedule? Glassdoor.com has several articles and many pointers on how to write a cover letter, including: “…introduce yourself in a memorable, personable way.“ “Mention a few roles, projects, experiences, traits or passions that make you the ideal candidate.” “…provide a few relevant attributes you bring to the table” and “Let the firm know...
Cheers to flexible work arrangements! Photo by Nathan Dumlao on Unsplash. National Flex Day Tuesday, 16 October 2018, is National Flex Day. Have you heard of it? According to an article by Rachel Jay at FlexJobs.com, flexible work is “any type of job or work schedule that gives workers more control over their workday and therefore over their personal life.” Ms. Jay goes on to include freelance gigs, remote work (aka telecommuting), part-time jobs, alternative schedules, and flexible schedules as...
