This position requires a flexible schedule as we are open evenings, weekends, and most holidays. Are you able to commit to these hours?
Retail jobs like a sales associate position at Bunnings Warehouse require a wide range of hours that may include evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime, rotating shifts, and split shifts. The interviewer is gauging your overall flexibility and expectations. Best to be honest. If you have other priorities or demands on your time that limit your flexibility in this regard, then it is worth clarifying this now. It is better for both an employee and an employer to learn that the job isn't a good fit earlier rather than later. Otherwise, assure the interviewer that you can commit to a wide range of hours.
"I am happy to offer a flexible schedule and work overtime as needed. I take an evening college course on Tuesdays and Thursdays, so I would not be available those days after 5 PM."
"I understand that this role will include working evenings, weekends, and holidays. I am available to work anytime and happy to work overtime, as well."
Community answers are written by other candidates practicing this set. Reading how others frame the same question is one of the fastest ways to sharpen your own.
Anonymous Answer
Happy to work anytime and overtime as required, but I need to mention that I have a prior commitment to the care of my daughters over the March and Easter long weekends. That being said, I am open to doing early shifts over theses weekends as the girls are late sleepers, so they won't require my supervision.
Rachelle's Feedback
Very good! You offer up important specifics, which also shows the interviewer that you are excellent with thinking ahead.
