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Question 7 of 25 for our Auditor Mock Interview

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Question 7 of 25

Are you okay working longer hours certain times of the year or if a job had a deadline?

This is important to know because in auditing, there are high-volume times of the year. Usually at the end of every quarter is crunch time as well as end of year. At the beginning of the quarter, you usually have a lot more time to do things and prep.

If you can't handle working late or long hours, then this may not be the career for you. This job relies heavily on other people to provide documentation for you to review. If those people take all day to get that documentation, then sometimes you have to either bring work home or stay late.

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How to Answer: Are you okay working longer hours certain times of the year or if a job had a deadline?

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  • 7. Are you okay working longer hours certain times of the year or if a job had a deadline?

      How to Answer

      This is important to know because in auditing, there are high-volume times of the year. Usually at the end of every quarter is crunch time as well as end of year. At the beginning of the quarter, you usually have a lot more time to do things and prep.

      If you can't handle working late or long hours, then this may not be the career for you. This job relies heavily on other people to provide documentation for you to review. If those people take all day to get that documentation, then sometimes you have to either bring work home or stay late.

      Written by Samantha Hamilton on January 25th, 2019

      Entry Level

      "I don't mind at all! I love the opportunity to work late, as that's when co-workers come together to get things done. I don't mind having tight deadlines, and getting the job done is something I specialize in."

      Written by Samantha Hamilton on January 25th, 2019

      Answer Example

      "Yes, I'm fine with working long hours as long as it's understood that if it becomes habitual because another employee doesn't see the significance of the audit, we can train them on the importance. While I'm fine working long hours at certain times of the year, if it's because someone doesn't value my time, I'll say something. I have a family too, and they enjoy seeing me on a regular basis."

      Written by Samantha Hamilton on January 25th, 2019

      Experienced

      "Of course it comes with this field of work. If you become an auditor thinking you'll be home everyday by four, you're mistaken. There's a lot of hurry up and wait in this field, so you have to be patient and quick with your work."

      Written by Samantha Hamilton on January 25th, 2019