How to Answer: As part of your duties, you may be required to lift heavy objects. Do you have any physical restrictions?
Advice and answer examples written specifically for an Archivist job interview.
9. As part of your duties, you may be required to lift heavy objects. Do you have any physical restrictions?
How to Answer
If there are physical requirements for the job, they were listed in the job posting to which you applied. If there are physical requirements, the interviewer is assuming you reviewed the job posting before applying for the position, and as such, there will not be any limitations.
If you answer no and physical requirements are mentioned in the job posting, the interviewer may assume you are unprepared for the interview.
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Entry Level
"I do not have any restrictions when it comes to the physical requirements listed in your job posting. Rest assured, I am in great shape and ready to fulfill all the tasks listed in your description."
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Answer Example
"I reviewed your job posting before the interview and am aware of the physical requirements. I have no physical restrictions and can lift heavy objects when necessary."
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Experienced
"I have a back injury that sometimes gives me trouble, but with a brace, I can complete the physical tasks, as described."
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