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Dec 18, 2018 - 02:10 PM
You answer "What’s your availability?" in an interview by sharing with the interviewer that you are flexible when it comes to the company’s needs. If you’re unemployed, you should hopefully be able to start ASAP. If you’re currently employed, you’ll likely have to provide around two weeks’ notice to your current employer before starting a new job.
If you are applying for an hourly position, you should reference your flexibility to a schedule that might require different starting times and ending times, as a potential employer will want to be sure you don’t have any issues with a schedule that changes.
Before you even apply for a job, be sure to do research regarding the company and its business practices so you are prepared to meet the requirements. Make sure you share with the employer that you are committed to finishing your work and you are willing to perform the duties to the best of your ability. If you are in school or have another position that might interfere with the hours of work for a new position, make sure you are upfront about the schedule for school or the other employer. Be honest about your availability. Do not say that you are available on any days or times when you know you are not free. Misleading a potential employer will not bode well when you are hired.
If you are applying for an hourly position, you should reference your flexibility to a schedule that might require different starting times and ending times, as a potential employer will want to be sure you don’t have any issues with a schedule that changes.
Before you even apply for a job, be sure to do research regarding the company and its business practices so you are prepared to meet the requirements. Make sure you share with the employer that you are committed to finishing your work and you are willing to perform the duties to the best of your ability. If you are in school or have another position that might interfere with the hours of work for a new position, make sure you are upfront about the schedule for school or the other employer. Be honest about your availability. Do not say that you are available on any days or times when you know you are not free. Misleading a potential employer will not bode well when you are hired.
Aug 22, 2018 - 11:56 PM
There are many different questions that you may face in an interview, and preparing for some of the most common questions you are almost certainly going to hear can give you an advantage. Consider how you answer "What's your availability?" in an interview. This seems like a straightforward question, and in many ways, it is. There are a few aspects that make this query a little deeper than it seems on the surface, however.
First, employers really do need to know what candidate's availability is before hiring them, so give an honest and thorough answer. It is not a deal breaker to have certain obligations prior to beginning the job. Explain what these are and why they are important. If you attend classes, especially for something related to the job, this can actually help your chances.
You should understand the hours the job usually requires. Research whether it is a salaried position or if you would receive hourly pay. These factors affect the hours employers expect employees to work. Additionally, this question may be to discover your work ethic as well. So describe your availability, but also make it clear that you will do everything possible to work when necessary. Learn more about this question.
First, employers really do need to know what candidate's availability is before hiring them, so give an honest and thorough answer. It is not a deal breaker to have certain obligations prior to beginning the job. Explain what these are and why they are important. If you attend classes, especially for something related to the job, this can actually help your chances.
You should understand the hours the job usually requires. Research whether it is a salaried position or if you would receive hourly pay. These factors affect the hours employers expect employees to work. Additionally, this question may be to discover your work ethic as well. So describe your availability, but also make it clear that you will do everything possible to work when necessary. Learn more about this question.
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