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Question re: applying for a new jobs and telework
There is a job that is going to open at my agency that is one grade level up from my current job. It's a job that I could do well, though I'm not sure I would LOVE it the way I love my current job (new opening is very admin/internal coordination, my current job has me in direct contact with people in my field). So I'm not even sure I'm interested for that reason, but I could see going either way depending on my mood.
New opening job reports to a person I know to be unfriendly towards telework. I currently telework two days a week and I love love love that.
Should I apply anyway? Do I apply (and I know I'd get at least an interview) and ask about the telework in an interview? Should I just assume that they wouldn't make some big exception for me for telework, and feel it out? No way would the supervisor let me do two days, but is it worth showing interest in the job and then just asking about one day a week? There are four other people who have this position, and I know none of them telework on the regular.
Other question... there is a job opening in my field at an organization at which I used to work. It's high profile/high pressure job, and again, I know nobody there teleworks. The other downside of the job is I think there is quite a bit of travel, and with three little kids, I just don't want to travel much. But I could see myself maybe giving in on that.
So again, do I apply anyway, (not sure I'd get an interview at that one, but if I did...) and just ask about telework?
I guess I'm thinking to myself - maybe nobody teleworks in these postions because nobody has really asked?
Or would it be foolish to apply and say no based on telework?
Both positions would be more money, but not a LOT more money.
Just musing today. I used to be a "just go ahead and apply, throw your hat in the ring" person but for some reason I'm hesitating...
Re: Question re: applying for a new jobs and telework
job hunting is like dating. you have found some great potential on-line matches....so go ahead and go for the next step. Should things may not work out in the end but you are hesistating based on a lot of assumptions. At the very least this gives you good interview practice and the ability to see your strengths and weakness on paper (is your resume up to date?). If you get a second date, doesn't mean you have to marry the guy, just talk more.
you may not be the right fit for that jobs they have now or they may not have the right policies in place, but if you are the right candidate they might be willing to bend for you or something might pop up later that works better for you and the organization.
I think you're overthinking it - you should just apply, and worry about the other stuff later.
with that said, victoria is right - you do have a lot going on in your life right now - but, this whole process might take 6 months... who knows. things might change in that time.
apply and see what, if anything, happens
and yes, you should ask about telework in the interview
good luck!
I disagree with this piece of advice. I'd leave the telework discussions for the negotiation phase.
Ditto. Don't ask about telework until after you get an offer. During an interview, you can ask some vague questions like "What is your typical week like?" That may give you some insight, especially if people say they work 60 hrs/week or something unsustainable for you.
thritto
keeping with my first date analogy, you don't get into that level of detail over drinks. i like "what's your typical week like" or "can you tell me about a typcial day here" type questions.
Also, I've sat in on quite a few group setting interviews, and while the "what's a typical day/week like" questions are great ones, I've noticed that some people tend to overexagerate a bit (like, the coworkers who spend the most time at the proverbial "water cooler" are the ones that go on and on about how busy and filled their days are...). So, don't get freaked out if the job sounds overwhelming.