Bristol-Myers Squibb Mock Interview
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During our busy times at Bristol Myers Squibb, would you be willing to work over 40 hours a week?
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It's common for hiring companies to ask about your preferred work hours. The interviewer wants to know what kind of commitment they can gain from you if you were to be their top candidate to join the Bristol Myers Squibb Company team.
Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"I am willing to work overtime as needed. However, I would prefer to know about any work beyond the normal schedule as far in advance as possible. My husband and I have daycare arrangements, and notifying them of our schedule is vital."
Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"In a salaried role such as this, I expect to commit more than a typical 40-hour workweek. I will dedicate more time to the team as needed while preserving a healthy balance. Are there specific instances of overtime that I should be aware of in this role at Bristol-Myers Squibb?"
Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
When you respond, express that you are a reliable and hard worker. Show the interviewer that you are capable of proper time management, ensuring you complete your tasks every week within an appropriate amount of time. You can then express that you have the flexibility for situations that require your time over and above the typical work week. If you haven't had a chance to clarify the hiring company's scheduling needs, now would be the perfect time to ask. Consider asking what the scheduling expectations are for the position. If the employer expects you to work 12-hour days, it would be vital to know that before you respond with, 'Absolutely! No problem!' Be sure that you can meet their expectations. Express that you are a reliable and dedicated individual. You also want to show that you can finish your tasks in a reasonable amount of time.
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