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Question 10 of 30
Are you willing to work overtime, nights, and weekends?
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Elisabeth Walter is an experienced Recruiting Consultant and Enrollment Advisor.
Depending on the time of year, some Postal Service positions work extra hours and weekend shifts. For other positions, Saturdays are required. According to their website, some employees can also sign up for overtime desired lists. Your interviewer wants to know your willingness to work the required hours for the position you are interviewing for.
Elisabeth Walter is an experienced Recruiting Consultant and Enrollment Advisor.
"Yes! I am willing to work whatever hours would be necessary and available for me here at the USPS. Can you tell me more about what to expect from the schedule?"
Ryan Brunner has over ten years of experience recruiting, interviewing, and hiring candidates in the healthcare, public service, and private manufacturing/distribution industries.
Before your interview, thoroughly read the job description of the specific role you are interviewing for at the USPS. For many positions, they list the hours as 'varies.' In this case, you'll want to ensure that you are honest with your availability while showing a willingness to work the required hours on the job. If you need further clarification on the hours, feel free to ask.
Ryan Brunner has over ten years of experience recruiting, interviewing, and hiring candidates in the healthcare, public service, and private manufacturing/distribution industries.
"I'm free to work the required 7:00 am - 3:30 pm hours. I'd also be open to overtime hours should they become necessary. With a young and growing family, I wouldn't hesitate to stay late or work any weekend hours that would become available."
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I am flexible for hours. I am ready whenever I will be called for work.
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I've reworded you answer slightly slightly for clarity. See below.
"Yes, I am very flexible with my schedule and will be available as needed for overtime, nights, and weekends."
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