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American Express Project Manager Mock Interview

Question 2 of 30 for our American Express Project Manager Mock Interview

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Question 2 of 30

If we choose to hire you, how soon could you start?

The interviewer asks this question to determine your availability and how soon you could start if hired. If you are currently employed, it is customary to give your employer two weeks' notice before leaving. If you are not employed, it is best to say you can start immediately.

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How to Answer: If we choose to hire you, how soon could you start?

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  • 2. If we choose to hire you, how soon could you start?

      Why the Interviewer Asks This Question

      The interviewer asks this question to determine your availability and how soon you could start if hired. If you are currently employed, it is customary to give your employer two weeks' notice before leaving. If you are not employed, it is best to say you can start immediately.

      Written by Krista Wenz on March 18th, 2022

      Focus Your Answer On

      Focus on describing your situation and when you would be available to start. If you are unemployed, tell the interviewer that you can begin immediately since you are not currently working. If you are employed, explain that you need to give your employer two weeks' notice before taking on another position, showing the interviewer that you are a respectful person.

      Written by Krista Wenz on March 18th, 2022

      What to Avoid

      Avoid saying you can start immediately if you are currently employed. As a courtesy, you should give your employer two weeks' notice before starting another job. This does not indicate you cannot accept the position with American Express, but they need to be aware that it may be two weeks before you can start, and that is why they asked the question.

      Written by Krista Wenz on March 18th, 2022

      Answer Example

      "I could start in a week if you choose to hire me. I gave my two weeks' notice to my employer last week, so I have one week left to go before I could start working for you."

      Written by Krista Wenz on March 18th, 2022