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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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?"

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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Telephone Interview Questions

We are quickly moving into second interviews. What is your availability like over the next few days?

30telephone Interview Questions & Answers

1.Tell me a little bit about yourself.

2.Why did you apply for this position?

3.How many years experience do you have in your field?

4.When would you be available to start?

5.What is your long-range career objective?

6.What are the top duties in your current position?

7.Why are you looking for a new position?

8.What do you know about this position?

9.What is the most important thing you are looking for in your next company?

10.Are you actively interviewing with other companies? Are you close to offer stage with anyone?

11.Our company is looking for a team member with flexible work hours. Are you able and willing to work overtime, as needed?

12.Would your current employer be willing to provide a reference for you?

13.I'm interested in knowing more about the type of work you are seeking, and your ideal workplace culture. What is your ideal position at this time?

14.Briefly walk me through your work history. Please include why you left each position listed on your resume.

15.What would you change about your current role, if you could?

16.You have a few gaps in your resume. Can you explain these?

17.Tell me more about your post-secondary education. Are you interested in expanding your education, or gaining any other certifications?

18.After reviewing our job description, are there any required skills listed that you feel you are lacking?

19.How do you feel this position would fit in with your long term career goals?

20.All of our candidates must pass a criminal record check and education verification. Is there any reason why you would not be comfortable with this?

21.Where did you find our job posting?

22.We are quickly moving into second interviews. What is your availability like over the next few days?

23.Tell me one valuable skill that you are currently working on.

24.What challenges are you looking for in a position?

25.Are you willing to travel?

26.Describe a typical work day in your current role.

27.Tell me one thing about yourself that is not on your resume.

28.When was the last time you helped out a coworker?

29.How does this position fit your long-term career plans?

30.What type of manager do you best work with?