{"id":572883,"date":"2024-04-29T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-04-29T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.virtualvocations.com\/blog\/?p=572883"},"modified":"2024-04-23T17:14:35","modified_gmt":"2024-04-23T21:14:35","slug":"how-to-land-your-first-4-day-workweek-job-actionable-tips-from-someone-who-did","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.virtualvocations.com\/blog\/guest-posts\/how-to-land-your-first-4-day-workweek-job-actionable-tips-from-someone-who-did\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Land Your First 4-Day Workweek Job? Actionable Tips from Someone Who Did."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>In this guest post, Phil McParlane from 4 Day Week shares actionable tips for securing a 4-day workweek job. He outlines practical strategies and innovative approaches for navigating the job market to find positions that offer more flexibility and a better work-life balance.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"ub_divider_c0f8fc5d-13a5-4452-beac-0179d88df815\" data-divider-alignment=\"center\" class=\"ub_divider wp-block-ub-divider ub-divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 2px\">\n\t<div class=\"ub_divider_line \" \n\tstyle=\"border-top: 4px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; margin-bottom: 2px; \">\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The Covid-19 lockdown showed us we can do more while working less.&nbsp;If that sounds like a myth, then check out these statistics:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>62% of workers took fewer sick leaves than when they worked 5 days a week.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A New Zealand trust management company adopted the 4-day workweek model and saw <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fingerprintforsuccess.com\/blog\/four-day-work-week#:~:text=day%20work%20week-,Let's%20look%20at%20the%20four%20day%20work%20week%20statistics%3A,fewer%20sick%20days%20(62%25).\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">over 20% increase in employees\u2019 productivity<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>UK businesses using the 4-day workweek approach have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.henley.ac.uk\/the-four-day-week#:~:text=78%25%20of%20employers%20who%20implemented,they%20only%20had%20four%20days.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">saved over \u00a3104 billion<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The list goes on and on, and you can see this is a win-win situation for both companies and their employees. But here comes the problem. While brands like Amazon and Basecamp have joined the wagon of implementation, there are still millions of companies sitting on the fence \u2014 stuck between adopting lesser work days or sticking to the usual 40 hours daily. This also means you might find it tricky to get your dream job. To help you, we\u2019ve compiled a few actionable tips from someone who has landed multiple 4-day workweek jobs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:29px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-research-companies-known-for-offering-flexible-work-schedules\"><strong>1. Research Companies Known for Offering Flexible Work Schedules<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve been in the workforce for quite a while, searching for job postings shouldn\u2019t be new. You just have to visit social media platforms like LinkedIn and look at their job boards, right? That\u2019s great, but most of these offers usually have extremely strict demands, including 5\u20138+ hours daily, 5 days weekly routine. It should improve over time as companies begin to roll out different perks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, for now, you need to go beyond the generic job-hunting method. To do that, you can do the following:<\/p>\n\n\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 1.1em; text-align: left; --ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px;; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23b34101&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); --ub-list-item-fa-li-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-spacing: 0px; \" class=\"wp-block-ub-styled-list ub_styled_list\" id=\"ub_styled_list-8b44655b-af7d-4404-9d86-ab2f1714a4f2\"><div class=\"ub-block-list__layout\" style=\"text-align: left; column-count: 1; --ub-list-mobile-column-count: 2; \">\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23b34101&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-1ea315ee-f31b-4a96-af5b-654d01a2079f\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#b34101\" d=\"M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\"><strong>Ask Google: <\/strong>There are many compilation articles on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.virtualvocations.com\/blog\/annual-statistical-remote-work-reports\/top-100-companies-to-watch-for-fully-remote-jobs-in-2024\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">companies offering remote roles<\/a> and flexible work. Of course, these lists are often non-specific, but you can be lucky to find your potential employer.<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n<\/div><\/ul>\n\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 1.1em; text-align: left; --ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px;; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23b34101&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); --ub-list-item-fa-li-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-spacing: 0px; \" class=\"wp-block-ub-styled-list ub_styled_list\" id=\"ub_styled_list-69e41498-cf23-43e3-ab2d-e61a54ff1797\"><div class=\"ub-block-list__layout\" style=\"text-align: left; column-count: 1; --ub-list-mobile-column-count: 2; \">\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23b34101&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-68d32ccc-62f5-4e5b-80ec-ae3f4de113d0\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#b34101\" d=\"M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\"><strong>Visit career pages:<\/strong> You want to work with Apple? Head over to their website and check the career page. That page contains all the possible information about the role you want to apply for, including work hours and schedules.<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n<\/div><\/ul>\n\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 1.1em; text-align: left; --ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px;; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23b34101&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); --ub-list-item-fa-li-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-spacing: 0px; \" class=\"wp-block-ub-styled-list ub_styled_list\" id=\"ub_styled_list-0ecb0da5-8fbb-40b2-9728-f5819b2714fc\"><div class=\"ub-block-list__layout\" style=\"text-align: left; column-count: 1; --ub-list-mobile-column-count: 2; \">\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23b34101&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-c6dd2fad-b8ee-4502-8951-689a5bba9803\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#b34101\" d=\"M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\"><strong>Check culture pages: <\/strong>Amazon has a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.jobs\/en\/landing_pages\/working-at-amazon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">workplace culture page<\/a> where applicants get to see a brief picture of the environment they\u2019re going into. Usually, companies offering a flexible working model, such as the 4-day model, will also include it there.<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n<\/div><\/ul>\n\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 1.1em; text-align: left; --ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px;; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23b34101&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); --ub-list-item-fa-li-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-spacing: 0px; \" class=\"wp-block-ub-styled-list ub_styled_list\" id=\"ub_styled_list-6ba53b3d-f53a-43a2-b95c-2eb0be80cbdd\"><div class=\"ub-block-list__layout\" style=\"text-align: left; column-count: 1; --ub-list-mobile-column-count: 2; \">\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23b34101&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-4ad9db0d-b9a1-4a8e-90c8-27ecb9f24e55\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#b34101\" d=\"M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\"><strong>Create a spider list: <\/strong>Do you know one or two employers offering a 4-day workweek benefit? Research their competitors. There\u2019s a likely possibility these competitors will also offer lesser work time perks to attract talent.<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n<\/div><\/ul>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"ub_divider_266d868b-a699-436a-b10d-ba608a487944\" data-divider-alignment=\"center\" class=\"ub_divider wp-block-ub-divider ub-divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 2px\">\n\t<div class=\"ub_divider_line \" \n\tstyle=\"border-top: 4px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; margin-bottom: 2px; \">\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2022\/05\/HowtoEffectivelyTargetCompaniesinYourRemoteJobSearchCourseCover-1024x1024.webp 1024w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2022\/05\/HowtoEffectivelyTargetCompaniesinYourRemoteJobSearchCourseCover-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2022\/05\/HowtoEffectivelyTargetCompaniesinYourRemoteJobSearchCourseCover-80x80.webp 80w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2022\/05\/HowtoEffectivelyTargetCompaniesinYourRemoteJobSearchCourseCover-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2022\/05\/HowtoEffectivelyTargetCompaniesinYourRemoteJobSearchCourseCover.webp 1080w\" sizes=\"60vw\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2022\/05\/HowtoEffectivelyTargetCompaniesinYourRemoteJobSearchCourseCover-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-467960\" style=\"width:288px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2022\/05\/HowtoEffectivelyTargetCompaniesinYourRemoteJobSearchCourseCover-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2022\/05\/HowtoEffectivelyTargetCompaniesinYourRemoteJobSearchCourseCover-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2022\/05\/HowtoEffectivelyTargetCompaniesinYourRemoteJobSearchCourseCover-80x80.png 80w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2022\/05\/HowtoEffectivelyTargetCompaniesinYourRemoteJobSearchCourseCover-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2022\/05\/HowtoEffectivelyTargetCompaniesinYourRemoteJobSearchCourseCover.png 1080w\" sizes=\"60vw\"><\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virtualvocations.com\/remote-career-center\/overview\/how+to+effectively+target+companies+in+your+remote+job+search-84\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn why you should target companies, how to identify and research them, and how to engage with your target companies<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div id=\"ub_divider_2aca51fb-38a5-497c-9cb9-9142e2a884c9\" data-divider-alignment=\"center\" class=\"ub_divider wp-block-ub-divider ub-divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 2px\">\n\t<div class=\"ub_divider_line \" \n\tstyle=\"border-top: 4px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; margin-bottom: 2px; \">\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-leverage-social-media-job-boards-with-trigger-keywords\"><strong>2. Leverage Social Media Job Boards with Trigger Keywords<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shrm.org\/topics-tools\/news\/talent-acquisition\/survey-employers-using-social-media-to-find-passive-candidates\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Over 84% of businesses use social media as their go-to recruitment channel.<\/a> Some contact candidates directly, while a larger number prefer rolling out job postings, which usually number in hundreds or thousands daily. For instance, there are dozens of new job postings on LinkedIn daily. Imagine having to sort through everything in search of one that offers a four-day workweek benefit. That\u2019s precisely why social media job boards aren&#8217;t always your best bet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2024\/04\/LinkedInscreenshot-1024x1024.webp 1024w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2024\/04\/LinkedInscreenshot-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2024\/04\/LinkedInscreenshot-80x80.webp 80w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2024\/04\/LinkedInscreenshot-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2024\/04\/LinkedInscreenshot.webp 1080w\" sizes=\"60vw\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2024\/04\/LinkedInscreenshot-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-572890 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2024\/04\/LinkedInscreenshot-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2024\/04\/LinkedInscreenshot-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2024\/04\/LinkedInscreenshot-80x80.png 80w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2024\/04\/LinkedInscreenshot-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2024\/04\/LinkedInscreenshot.png 1080w\" sizes=\"60vw\"><\/picture><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>If you want to skip the line, use the keyword and trigger method. This means adding specific terms to your job notification settings. Once a job posting contains this keyword, you automatically receive an alert.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of the keywords you can use include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>4-days workweek<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reduced working hours<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Four days workweek<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Flexible <a href=\"https:\/\/www.virtualvocations.com\/blog\/remote-working-tips\/6-ways-remote-work-inspires-innovation\/\">remote<\/a> job<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s also best to include variations and personalize your keywords for specificity. Let\u2019s assume you\u2019re looking for a remote crypto job with 4-day workweek flexibility. Your trigger word could be anything from \u201cflexible remote crypto jobs\u201d and \u201cRemote cryptocurrency positions with flexible hours\u201d to \u201cWork from anywhere crypto jobs with shortened workweek.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:22px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-optimize-social-media-profile-for-proper-visibility\"><strong>3. Optimize Social Media Profile for Proper Visibility<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Social media profiles are the next-gen resumes and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.virtualvocations.com\/blog\/telecommuting-job-search-help\/cover-letters-resumes\/beyond-resume-are-cover-letters-necessary-successful-job-hunt\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">cover letters<\/a>. In fact, <a href=\"https:\/\/hbr.org\/2019\/05\/your-approach-to-hiring-is-all-wrong\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">40% of recruiters have hired talents based on their social media<\/a> profiles alone. You already know the drill \u2014 include your expertise, add reputable samples, show your experience, and illustrate your past results. There\u2019s no doubt that these steps are effective, but they\u2019re not enough to land a <a href=\"https:\/\/4dayweek.io\/remote-jobs\">4-day week job<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To ensure you\u2019re in a good position, you must indicate on your profile that you\u2019re actively looking for a job with less work time. This includes putting the 4-day workweek keyword in your profile description, bio, experience section, and contact page. First, the keyword helps your profile rank high on the search and showcases you to recruiters faster. Second, you can filter out job requests that do not align with your demand for flexible work hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"ub_divider_49015018-96c6-4707-8c2e-4106f71d3c49\" data-divider-alignment=\"center\" class=\"ub_divider wp-block-ub-divider ub-divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 2px\">\n\t<div class=\"ub_divider_line \" \n\tstyle=\"border-top: 4px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; margin-bottom: 2px; \">\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2017\/09\/SocialMediaRedFlags9MistakesEmployersCanE28099tIgnore28120062829-1024x536.webp 1024w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2017\/09\/SocialMediaRedFlags9MistakesEmployersCanE28099tIgnore28120062829-300x157.webp 300w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2017\/09\/SocialMediaRedFlags9MistakesEmployersCanE28099tIgnore28120062829-768x402.webp 768w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2017\/09\/SocialMediaRedFlags9MistakesEmployersCanE28099tIgnore28120062829.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"60vw\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2017\/09\/SocialMediaRedFlags9MistakesEmployersCanE28099tIgnore28120062829-1024x536.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-553104\" style=\"width:459px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2017\/09\/SocialMediaRedFlags9MistakesEmployersCanE28099tIgnore28120062829-1024x536.png 1024w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2017\/09\/SocialMediaRedFlags9MistakesEmployersCanE28099tIgnore28120062829-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2017\/09\/SocialMediaRedFlags9MistakesEmployersCanE28099tIgnore28120062829-768x402.png 768w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2017\/09\/SocialMediaRedFlags9MistakesEmployersCanE28099tIgnore28120062829.png 1200w\" sizes=\"60vw\"><\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virtualvocations.com\/blog\/telecommuting-job-search-help\/social-media-red-flags-9-mistakes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The social media mistakes that could put your job prospects on thin ice<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div id=\"ub_divider_cc8fc4c1-e5dd-465f-b8e0-a87334609f16\" data-divider-alignment=\"center\" class=\"ub_divider wp-block-ub-divider ub-divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 2px\">\n\t<div class=\"ub_divider_line \" \n\tstyle=\"border-top: 4px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; margin-bottom: 2px; \">\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-tailor-your-cover-letter-to-highlight-your-desire-for-a-4-day-workweek\"><strong>4. Tailor Your Cover Letter to Highlight Your Desire for a 4-day Workweek<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virtualvocations.com\/blog\/telecommuting-job-search-help\/7-expert-tips-on-selecting-the-best-font-for-resume-readability\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Resumes<\/a> and cover letters are not out of date. At least for now, most recruiters still prefer to review resumes to get a clear picture of what you can do. Moreover, they\u2019re a good tool for deciding who gets interviewed. But beyond including your hard skills, niche-specific competencies, and work experience in your resumes and cover letters, you should also let employers know your desire for a 4-day workweek culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An excellent way to do that is by emphasizing how productive you have been in the past under compressed workdays. Sometimes, you might need to quantify your words. For instance, you could mention how you helped scale your previous client\u2019s return on investment (ROI) by 25% despite working fewer days a week. Or discuss how you have applied techniques like the Scrum framework in the past.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other ways include adding the soft skills that prove you can work under a compressed workweek. This includes your ability to manage time, adaptability, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.virtualvocations.com\/blog\/telecommuting-job-search-help\/what-remote-jobseekers-need-to-know-about-online-skills-testing-for-employment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">problem-solving skills<\/a>, and openness to feedback with subsequent quick implementation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:21px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-network-with-professionals-who-already-have-4-day-workweeks-for-insights-and-referrals\"><strong>5. Network With Professionals Who Already Have 4-Day Workweeks for Insights and Referrals<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 1.1em; text-align: left; --ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px;; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23b34101&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); --ub-list-item-fa-li-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-spacing: 0px; \" class=\"wp-block-ub-styled-list ub_styled_list\" id=\"ub_styled_list-64fc466e-fb60-4619-ba61-3c7acce87749\"><div class=\"ub-block-list__layout\" style=\"text-align: left; column-count: 1; --ub-list-mobile-column-count: 2; \">\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23b34101&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-b0bf46fa-87cf-4488-b481-e92acbe6dd64\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#b34101\" d=\"M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\">We all have a network of people in the same niche seeking the same role. If you don\u2019t, then it means you haven\u2019t been building your circle in communities and on  social media. So, start doing that now and connect with relevant people.<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23b34101&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-e70a16f7-426e-4c46-8e2e-683726a03787\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#b34101\" d=\"M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\">If you already have a network of professionals in the same industry, reach out to those working with companies offering a 4-day workweek benefit. Most of the time, people post their hits, including how they secured a four-day workweek job. Connect and send a message.<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23b34101&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-0aa3eecd-12d8-47f0-8e57-d1556b5d24cb\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#b34101\" d=\"M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\">Express your desire for similar opportunities without sounding cringy. Ask them to share how they did it \u2014 not the generic methods, but something impactful. You might also need to share what you\u2019ve done so they know where to start.<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23b34101&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-3e146607-2b7f-400f-a379-7ae09aedfb38\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#b34101\" d=\"M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\">If you\u2019ve built quite a good relationship with people in your network, you can just ask them for a referral whenever available. Note that you shouldn\u2019t do this with a new network until you build a good relationship; otherwise, you might sound unprofessional.<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23b34101&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-d726dd85-af1f-447d-8bcf-266756eb0b77\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#b34101\" d=\"M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\">Lastly, <a href=\"https:\/\/mysignature.io\/digital-business-card\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">create a digital business card<\/a> that includes your openness to flexible roles and share it with industry leaders when you connect.<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n<\/div><\/ul>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-6-negotiate-your-work-schedule-during-the-offer-stage\"><strong>6. Negotiate Your Work Schedule During the Offer Stage<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your dream company rolled out a job post, but you couldn\u2019t find the 4-day workweek benefit there? Not a problem. Apply if you feel you can\u2019t let go of the opportunity. When you get to the interview or offer phase, negotiate with them and explain why you can excel better despite working less. Some recruiters might be generous to give it a trial. Some might not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s assume recruiters directly contacted you instead. You can negotiate your working schedule with them before proceeding to the next stage.&nbsp;Of course, ensure your portfolio and expertise position you as an authority and talent worth making an exception for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"ub_divider_a9fb69c3-3989-4d82-9970-90c1f18d4a4b\" data-divider-alignment=\"center\" class=\"ub_divider wp-block-ub-divider ub-divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 2px\">\n\t<div class=\"ub_divider_line \" \n\tstyle=\"border-top: 4px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; margin-bottom: 2px; \">\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virtualvocations.com\/remote-career-center\/overview\/creating+a+shortlist+of+targeted+companies+worksheets-88\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2022\/05\/CreatingaShortlistofTargetedCompaniesGraphic-1024x1024.webp 1024w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2022\/05\/CreatingaShortlistofTargetedCompaniesGraphic-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2022\/05\/CreatingaShortlistofTargetedCompaniesGraphic-80x80.webp 80w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2022\/05\/CreatingaShortlistofTargetedCompaniesGraphic-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2022\/05\/CreatingaShortlistofTargetedCompaniesGraphic.webp 1080w\" sizes=\"60vw\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2022\/05\/CreatingaShortlistofTargetedCompaniesGraphic-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-469575\" style=\"width:288px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2022\/05\/CreatingaShortlistofTargetedCompaniesGraphic-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2022\/05\/CreatingaShortlistofTargetedCompaniesGraphic-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2022\/05\/CreatingaShortlistofTargetedCompaniesGraphic-80x80.png 80w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2022\/05\/CreatingaShortlistofTargetedCompaniesGraphic-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2022\/05\/CreatingaShortlistofTargetedCompaniesGraphic.png 1080w\" sizes=\"60vw\"><\/picture><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virtualvocations.com\/remote-career-center\/overview\/creating+a+shortlist+of+targeted+companies+worksheets-88\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Decide what you want in the next company you work for and create a shortlist of targeted companies to focus on<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div id=\"ub_divider_eea76f24-797a-48db-b16d-887122a8d65d\" data-divider-alignment=\"center\" class=\"ub_divider wp-block-ub-divider ub-divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 2px\">\n\t<div class=\"ub_divider_line \" \n\tstyle=\"border-top: 4px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; margin-bottom: 2px; \">\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:29px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-7-suggest-the-idea-at-your-current-workplace\"><strong>7. Suggest the Idea at Your Current Workplace<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re already working with your dream employer and would love to stay instead of looking for a new job, the best thing is to suggest it to your employer.&nbsp;Yes, it takes a truckload of courage to do that sometimes \u2014 because you\u2019re unsure whether your suggestion will be welcomed or trashed. But that shouldn\u2019t deter you from seeking the best work flexibility if it will improve your productivity. Still, the deciding factor is your track record. The sturdier it is, the more likely your suggestion will be welcomed. Of course, you have to be systematic with your approach to your presentation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 1.1em; text-align: left; --ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px;; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23b34101&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); --ub-list-item-fa-li-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-spacing: 0px; \" class=\"wp-block-ub-styled-list ub_styled_list\" id=\"ub_styled_list-df9d55ea-79ab-4e79-ac3f-c7065b6e6812\"><div class=\"ub-block-list__layout\" style=\"text-align: left; column-count: 1; --ub-list-mobile-column-count: 2; \">\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23b34101&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-93f3ac6b-f602-4826-9022-ac063f8e7463\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#b34101\" d=\"M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\">First, research and gather enough materials to support your suggestions.<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23b34101&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-90b95d03-01a4-4f40-b67c-1015510adcaf\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#b34101\" d=\"M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\">Engage colleagues to hear their views on a 4-day workweek. But don\u2019t rally them against your employer, as that could boomerang.<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23b34101&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-5d69feba-c310-426a-9977-6f7e87185855\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#b34101\" d=\"M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\">Then, compile your reasons and benefits for the company and employees, and inform your employer.<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n<\/div><\/ul>\n\n\n<p>Possible outcomes include a trial period for your suggestions or the possibility of implementation later. And who knows, your suggestion might be entirely sidelined \u2014 or it could be enthusiastically accepted!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-8-consider-freelancing-or-consulting-roles-that-may-offer-more-flexibility-in-work-hours\"><strong>8. Consider Freelancing or Consulting Roles that May Offer More Flexibility in Work Hours<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Freelance gigs are usually flexible. While you won\u2019t totally be free from deadlines, you can still decide on the day you work or not. In fact, you can take care of your tasks on the weekend if that works best for you. Moreso, you can juggle between different clients simultaneously so long as you have the essential management skills. In this case, you should use platforms like Virtual Vocations, Upwork, Fiverr, LinkedIn, and Indeed. You can also propose to switch from a full-time to a freelance role in your current workplace.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:31px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-securing-a-4-day-workweek-strategies-to-stand-out-and-succeed\"><strong>Securing a 4-Day Workweek: Strategies to Stand Out and Succeed<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s an increasing demand for a healthier work culture due to several reasons, such as less burnout and higher productivity. But you&#8217;ll need more than a generic resume to land a 4-day workweek job that fits your needs. The first step is to search online for companies offering 4-day workweek benefits. Then, optimize your social media profile, tailor your resume and proposal letter, and network with professionals who have already gotten a role. Lastly, negotiate the idea during interviews, propose it to your current employer, or consult freelancing roles as an alternative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As you venture into the pursuit of a 4-day workweek job, remember that it&#8217;s not just about finding a job with fewer hours, but about aligning with a company that values work-life balance and innovative work cultures. Equipped with a tailored approach \u2014 from your resume to your interview tactics \u2014 you enhance your chances of landing a role that not only meets your career goals but also improves your overall quality of life. By being proactive and prepared, you can turn the growing trend of reduced workweeks into a personal and professional advantage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:28px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"ub_divider_a7e45a41-edc4-40a1-86a4-17c351273f8d\" data-divider-alignment=\"center\" class=\"ub_divider wp-block-ub-divider ub-divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 2px\">\n\t<div class=\"ub_divider_line \" \n\tstyle=\"border-top: 4px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; margin-bottom: 2px; \">\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-rounded\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2024\/04\/PhilMcParlane.webp 225w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2024\/04\/PhilMcParlane-80x80.webp 80w\" sizes=\"60vw\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2024\/04\/PhilMcParlane.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-572888\" style=\"width:200px;height:200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2024\/04\/PhilMcParlane.jpg 225w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2024\/04\/PhilMcParlane-80x80.jpg 80w\" sizes=\"60vw\"><\/picture><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-author-bio\"><strong>Author Bio<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Phil McParlane, founder and CEO of the world&#8217;s largest 4-day week job board, <a href=\"https:\/\/4dayweek.io\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">4dayweek.io<\/a>, a job board connecting companies offering roles with shortened workweeks to people who are looking for them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"ub_divider_cc1d5d31-3e84-42de-b121-58f3a865f769\" data-divider-alignment=\"center\" class=\"ub_divider wp-block-ub-divider ub-divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 2px\">\n\t<div class=\"ub_divider_line \" \n\tstyle=\"border-top: 4px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; margin-bottom: 2px; \">\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:29px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"background-color: #ffffff; border-width: 2px; border-color: #ECECEC; \" class=\"ub_call_to_action wp-block-ub-call-to-action-block\" id=\"ub_call_to_action_ad807f2c-55ff-4b8d-b5e9-fea30717caa8\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_call_to_action_headline\">\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"ub_call_to_action_headline_text\" style=\"font-size: 30px; text-align: center; \"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2013\/03\/VVlogo.webp\" sizes=\"60vw\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"139\" height=\"126\" src=\"https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2013\/03\/VVlogo.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/picture><br><br><strong>Join Virtual Vocations<\/strong><br><\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_call_to_action_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"ub_cta_content_text\" style=\"font-size: 15px; text-align: center; \">Joining\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.virtualvocations.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Virtual Vocations<\/a>\u00a0grants you access to our hand-picked remote jobs database.\u00a0Learn\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.virtualvocations.com\/howitworks\" target=\"_blank\">how our service works<\/a>, browse job leads by\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.virtualvocations.com\/browse\" target=\"_blank\">location and career category<\/a>, or search hundreds of hand-screened remote jobs to find legitimate work-at-home job leads that match your skills and background.\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.virtualvocations.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\">Register for free<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.virtualvocations.com\/contact\" target=\"_blank\">contact us<\/a>\u00a0for more information on our service guarantee.<br><br>Check out our menu of\u00a0Career Services\u00a0provided by our team of certified professionals, including resume and career coaching services for remote jobseekers. 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