American Red Cross Mock Interview
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Question 17 of 34
Employees of the American Red Cross often work weekends and other nonstandard work hours for special events, blood drives, emergency situations, etc. Are you available to work these hours?
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Isaiah Swanson is a volunteer recruitment professional who has interviewed, trained, and supervised thousands of volunteers supporting dozens of nonprofit programs helping families in crisis, homebound seniors, and victims of natural disasters.
Tell the interviewer about your current schedule and be upfront about any potential conflicts to non-standard work hours. Importantly, provide options you have for working around these obstacles.
Isaiah Swanson is a volunteer recruitment professional who has interviewed, trained, and supervised thousands of volunteers supporting dozens of nonprofit programs helping families in crisis, homebound seniors, and victims of natural disasters.
"In my current position, I work third shift hours from 9 pm - 6 am on weekends. During the week, I alternate being on-call for first and second shifts Monday - Wednesday, and I am off work Thursday and Friday. As a result, I am accustomed to working non-standard work hours and have backup plans in place should I need to attend to a call quickly. If I am called to do a site visit, I need to be able to respond within a two-hour period. Luckily, I have found a babysitter who is also willing to be on call to watch my daughter and two dogs while I am gone. I am willing to work weekends and other non-standard work hours if I am hired to work with the Red Cross."
Isaiah Swanson is a volunteer recruitment professional who has interviewed, trained, and supervised thousands of volunteers supporting dozens of nonprofit programs helping families in crisis, homebound seniors, and victims of natural disasters.
"As a single man with no family or pets, I am open and flexible in terms of my work schedule. I enjoy working non-standard hours and can readily alter my plans if needed at the last minute. Since I am not currently employed, I would be available to start immediately if I am hired."
Isaiah Swanson is a volunteer recruitment professional who has interviewed, trained, and supervised thousands of volunteers supporting dozens of nonprofit programs helping families in crisis, homebound seniors, and victims of natural disasters.
Former employees of the Red Cross say that you will often work extended hours with little notice particularly if a blood drive goes on longer than originally planned. If you are comfortable with this, share how your schedule can accommodate for last-minute schedule changes.
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