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Ask about flexible work options during a job interview

Ask about flexible work options during a job interview

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Ask about flexible work options during a job interview

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- Let's say you've made it all the way to a job interview, congratulations. Now is the chance to prove yourself, but it's also a time to learn more about the job and if it's really a good fit for you. If you want to find a flexible or remote job, the interview is a great time to ask what the company offers. But don't blurt it out right away. You've got to spend the first part of the interview showing your interviewers why you are the best person to do that job. That's your only goal at the start. If you bring up flexible work too quickly, the interviewer may wonder if you really want the job or if you're just looking for any job that comes with flexibility. So, when should you bring up the subject of flexible work options? Towards the end, when it's your turn to ask questions. That's your best opportunity. Here are some tips. First of all, just like at the beginning of the job interview, focus on the job as it's being presented. Don't start by asking about flexible work options. I say…

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