American Express Project Manager Mock Interview
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Question 30 of 30
If we choose to hire you, how soon could you start?
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Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
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.
Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
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.
Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
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.
Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
"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."
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