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Question 22 of 30
We are quickly moving into second interviews. What is your availability like over the next few days?
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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.
"Understanding things move quickly; I am flexible and adaptable to work around your availability. What day and time do you have in mind?"
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 can make myself available, given a bit of notice. If it is an in-person interview, I'd need to take a half day, so would need a day to put in that request. I'm eager to move on to the next round, so please let me know as soon as possible so that I can make it happen."
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 available in different pockets of time, depending on the day. I do have Thursday off entirely and greatly look forward to a second interview."
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 so happy that you asked! I have a flexible schedule and often work from my home office. What day and time do you have in mind? I will make it work."
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 would need to take a half day off to come in for an interview, so given a day or so notice; I can make myself available, no problem."
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.
"Since we likely work the same hours, I would need to take a half day off, and find a substitute. Can we set a date now so that I can get started on the requested time off?"
Christine Pasqueretta is a human resource and recruitment professional with experience creating, developing, implementing, leading, and measuring HR impact initiatives.
This question means excellent news! If the interviewer is asking for your availability over the next few days, chances are you are moving to the next round. Try to be as flexible as possible with your availability. Finish your answer by asking for the interview!
Christine Pasqueretta is a human resource and recruitment professional with experience creating, developing, implementing, leading, and measuring HR impact initiatives.
"I can make myself available at any time, with some notice. The ideal times for me to interview are between 8-9AM and 4-5PM Monday through Friday. I am very eager to move to the next round. Do you have a specific day or time in mind?"
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Anonymous Answer
I am available every day as I currently do not have a job.
Rachelle's Feedback
Rather than expressing your availability due to lack of work, position it in a way that shows eagerness for the role.
"I am eager for the next step in the interview process and will make myself available at your convenience."
Anonymous Answer
I am available ... this week and ... next week. I am very eager to move to the next round. Do you have a specific day or time in mind?
Alexandra's Feedback
Good answer.
Anonymous Answer
I can make myself available given notice. I am eager to move on to the next round. What does that entail?
Rachelle's Feedback
What does 'given notice' mean to you? This seems too vague to be helpful. I have offered a slight revision, below.
"I can make myself available with 24 hours notice. I am eager to move onto the next round of interviews. Could you share with me your ideal timeline for the next interview?"
Anonymous Answer
I am available ... on this day from xx: xx to xx: xx and ... on this day from xx: xx to xx: xx if it's suitable to you otherwise I can make myself available with notice. I am excited to move to the next round.
Cindy's Feedback
Good, straightforward answer.
Anonymous Answer
I am available any day or evening with at least 3 or 4 days' notice to prepare.
Cindy's Feedback
Ok, the interviewer may be testing your flexibility so bear that in mind as you answer.
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