Hello not sure if this is the right place for this but I’m feeling a bit demoralized and was hoping to get some insight. I’ve only ever worked full time and had completely open availability. Currently I’m looking for a part-time job and only have availability to work open-close two week days a week.
I’m posting here because I’m getting burned out applying and going to interviews for job postings that are too vague just listed as part-time. I stressed through Mother’s Day for an interview this morning. Got up early printed off a resume with the last of my printers ink and got myself to the interview. Spend 15min reading through the job description and waiting for the interviewer to come. She sits down looks at my availability and immediately says the position is for Mon-Fri 8-12. I told her this would not work as I have child care obligations and she apologized and sent me on my way.
I just don’t understand why it wouldn’t say that in the job description. I was assuming that if it’s just listed as part-time then there is a degree of flexibility there. This is the second time I’ve run into this. Last time it was listed as part-time but there was a work every weekend requirement.
Does anyone have any tip on how to avoid this? Do I message the employer or call them before the interview to clarify what part-time means? Or are my expectations to high and this is just part of finding a part time job?