With this question, they are gauging your overall flexibility and expectations for the role. Depending on the position you are applying for, there may be a high demand for overtime or weekend hours, less desirable shifts, or on-call coverage when experiencing staff shortages.

You'll want to showcase that you are fully prepared for the interview and answered all the questions that you could. If their expectations surrounding availability are still unclear after researching the company and the position, then it is worth clarifying this now. Both an employee and an employer should learn that the job isn't a good fit earlier rather than later.

Be honest. If you have other priorities or demands on your time that aren't conducive to working lots of overtime or covering other shifts, it's better to discuss these things in an interview than 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.