What does your availability look like?
"I would be willing to work full or part time, but full time is preferable. I would prefer two days off in a row if possible, and preferably two weekend days if such an accommodation could be made."
"My availability is wide open, and I would be willing to work any shift where I am needed."
The DWP specifies what to expect for your training and what a full-time week looks like, as well as the potential shifts you may work as well. So it is important to be "be flexible and adaptable." As they state in numerous places on their website, you should be willing to change your "working pattern if there is a business need." So make sure you perform adequate research prior to your interview. Be 'in the know' and avoid asking any questions you could easily have answered on your own.
As they state on their site, "Part time and job sharing working patterns within working hours are available but must meet business needs. Please note that successful part time and job share candidates will be required to work full time for specific periods to complete and consolidate training. Currently our initial Work Coach training lasts for 6 weeks for which you will be required to work full time. The full time working week in DWP is 37 hours You may be required to work at any time between the hours of 7.45 am and 8:00 pm on any day between Monday to Friday, and 8.45 am to 5:00 pm on Saturday. Managers will agree working patterns with successful applicants within these business hours and review these as appropriate."
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Anonymous Answer
I can work anytime during the week as long as I have reasonable notice.
Jaymie's Feedback
Good! It sounds like you are flexible, which the interviewer will appreciate. If applicable, you may want to share your availability on weekends and holidays as well.
Anonymous Answer
I am willing to work around what is needed of me, whether that be full or part-time. I understand that everyone must work full-time during busy periods.
Jaymie's Feedback
It sounds like you're very flexible, and that will be appealing to the interviewer. Be sure to discuss the shifts you're available and if you can provide support on weekends as well.
Anonymous Answer
I am currently not working I have a daughter who is in a part-time nursery, I made sure to place her into a nursery so that I can change her hours easily as I was aware I planned to go back to work. so I would just need a week to change her hours and then I would be very open to working full or part-time as I am very eager to get back into work.
Jaymie's Feedback
It sounds like you have been committed to finding appropriate childcare that would allow you to be flexible with your availability in the workplace. Consider sharing what shifts, days of the week, weekends, etc., you are looking for as well.
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