Electricians are often needed for overtime work. Would you be willing to work over 40 hours a week?

"I am looking to retain my current schedule as much as possible, which is currently Monday through Friday from 8:00 - 5:00. I understand with electrical projects that there will occasionally be times when we need to put in more hours to complete a project. I intend on putting in the extra hours whenever needed."

Before answering scheduling questions, it's essential to be clear about the interviewer's expectations. If you haven't had a chance to clarify their scheduling needs, now would be the perfect time to ask. Consider asking what the scheduling expectations are for this position. If they expect you to work 12 hour days, it would be important to know that before you respond with, 'Absolutely! No problem!' Be sure that you can meet their expectations. If it turns out that their schedule expectations won't work for you, think about what you CAN offer and see if you can meet in the middle. It's much better to discuss this in an interview than to commit to a schedule that won't work for you.

"I am available for full-time work, and I am happy to be a team player and work some overtime as required. Can you give me an idea of how often overtime work is needed?"