Are you available to work nights and weekends when needed?

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A Court Clerk's working hours will typically be similar to the hours that a court operates, such as Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. However, there may be times that you will need to work nights and weekends to meet a deadline or prepare for a trial. The interviewer wants to hear if you will have an issue working overtime when needed if they choose to hire you.

Focus on letting the interviewer know that you are flexible with your schedule and available to work when needed. You want to show the interviewer you are a team player and willing to help wherever necessary.

Avoid simply saying that you cannot work nights and weekends without giving a reason. If you have an outside obligation that makes it difficult to work nights and weekends, explain what that obligation is and how you can try to rearrange your schedule when need be.

"Yes, I can work whatever schedule you need me to. I have worked nights and weekends for the past four years while obtaining my bachelor's degree, so it will not be any different than what I am used to."

"Yes, I am available to work nights and weekends when needed. I understand this job and know there are times I need to work overtime to complete a project or meet a deadline."

"Yes, I can work nights and weekends when needed. I am taking night classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays, so I would need to contact my professor and let them know I wouldn't be showing up since I had to work. But he should not have a problem with me occasionally missing class."

How to Answer: Are you available to work nights and weekends when needed?