applying for part-time work, urgently need advice

[hatter]

I have seen a job that I am interested in but advertised full-time. I phoned up to see what their policies were on flexible working and job-shares and they said they would consider an application from two people who put themselves forward as a job-share but that they would not consider trying to match me (ie someone interested in p-t) with someone else. I feel angry by this narrow-minded view (which is normal of course). How do they know - having not even seen my cv - that me and another person - might not be the best option for the job? They are narrowing their own options by telling me not to bother applying, which doesn't help anyone. I am also annoyed because I am sure I was speaking to a fairly junior person in HR and, without wanting to sound too bullish, I know that I am more than qualified for the job and that the actual people who I'd be working with might take a different approach. Do I bung my application in anyway with a covering letter explaining or will it not get past the junior in HR? help.

[BadHair]

I'd be tempted to apply for the full time post, go dazzle them at interview, then ask about working part time possibilities.

[Twiglett]

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