Tell me about your availability. Would you be willing to work over 40 hours a week?

Before answering scheduling questions, it's important to be clear on the interviewer's expectations. If you haven't had a chance to clarify their scheduling needs, now would be the perfect time to ask.

Consider asking about the scheduling expectations for this position before giving an answer to the question. You want to be sure that you can meet their expectations before committing. If it turns out their schedule expectations won't work for you, think about what you CAN offer and see if you can meet in the middle. It's much better to discuss these things in an interview than for you to commit to a schedule that won't work for you. Keep in mind that, in most states, an employer cannot demand that an employee work more than 44 hours per week.