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

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.

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.

"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."