Candidate Newsletter: July 2008

Welcome to the July edition of Part Time Online's regular newsletter, part of our commitment to providing our users with all the latest news, information and tips from around the world on flexible working.

www.parttimeonline.com.au is Australia's leading Flexible Employment website offering a complete suite of “Flexible” business solutions for employers, candidates and progressive agencies alike.


Are you really ready to take on a flexible role?

There has been a great deal of publicity and information around working flexible hours and being able to integrate one's work and life style. Is this something that interests you? If yes, then take our fun quiz to determine whether you are a suitable candidate for moving forward with working flexible hours.

View Part Time Online's smorgasboard of Flexible Work Options and their descriptions.

If you come up with any others that are not on our list, please do let us know, we would love to hear about them!


Six things you need to know about employers

Have you ever wondered what employers are thinking about when they are looking to fill a position? Look no further... Kirsty Ferguson of Pinstripe Solutions (Interview Coach, Career Stylist & Business Writer)  shares some insights with us.


Want to find employers who truly support flexible work options?

There are a number of employers supportive of and dedicated to flexible working arrangements, and Part Time Online features profiles and job opportunities from many of those companies and organisations. See what's on offer at our featured employers page.

Some great jobs posted by our featured employers:


Ever wondered what a Fully Flexible Working Environment would look like?

True flexibility isn't just about a flexible work arrangement policy or two.
It's about a whole new way of understanding-and approaching-employees and
the work they do. While plenty of smart companies are beginning to make
their way toward this ideal, no one has gotten there yet. Nonetheless,
having an idea what a truly flexible company would look like can help you
make sound judgments about how flexible the real-world companies you
encounter really are. (source: www.flexpaths.com)


Is flexibility really the answer?

Are working flexible hours really meeting our expectations of quality of life or is it just an excuse to work 24/7? Part Time Online asks, 'Has flexibility in the workplace become a friend or foe?' Read More