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Applying to shifts on limber

Everything you need to know about applying to shifts.

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Written by Emily Attwood
Updated over a week ago

How do I apply for a shift?

Head over to the 'Explore' section of the app and browse the available shifts. You can tap on any shifts you'd like to know more about – this will take you into the shift description. Here, you'll see an 'Apply' button in the grey action bar at the top of the screen. 

If you decide you want to apply for the shift, tap the 'Apply' button – you'll be prompted to add an expiry time for your application (more on that here) and a cover note before confirming your application by tapping 'Apply' once more. 

Although it is not compulsory to add a cover note, doing so is a great way of standing out from the crowd. Writing a cover note for your application provides an opportunity for you to communicate directly with the hirer while they're still browsing applicants.

What happens after I've applied?

Your application will go to the hirer for review. It will stay open until the expiry deadline you set when you applied. If you are not hired during this time, your application will expire. Find out about expired applications here.

If the hirer decides to accept your application, you'll get a notification letting you know you're hired onto the shift.

If you decide you no longer want to work the shift, and your application is still open, you can withdraw your application. Find out how to withdraw your application here.

Is it possible to double-book my shifts?

You cannot be hired onto more than one shift with overlapping shift times. If you've apply for conflicting shifts  when you are hired onto one, your applications for the others will automatically be withdrawn. So you can never be down to work two shifts at the same time.

However, you need to remember to factor in travel time. If you apply for shifts that occur one after the other, but the shift times do not overlap, then you could be hired onto both. So be careful, and keep track of your applications.

Can I ask questions about the shift before applying?

Before you apply to a shift, you are not able to chat with the hirer. If you are accepted onto a shift, however, you will gain access to a group chat with the other workers on the shift, if any, and the hirer. 

The shift chat is a good place to ask questions, e.g. about transport or directions to the shift. If you need more information about the shift before you apply, however, you'll need to get in contact with us as limber HQ, via the 'Help centre' section of the app.

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