This position is a remote position with 15% travel required. If hired, will this work for you?
The interviewer asks this question to ensure you have read the job description thoroughly and understand the job requirements. The interviewer does not want to invest time with a candidate if a remote work schedule and occasional travel do not work for that candidate.
Focus on letting the interviewer know that you read through the job description and understand the work schedule. If you have worked remotely before, let the interviewer know so they can see you have experience working from home. Also, let the interviewer know that traveling will not be an issue when required.
Avoid saying that a remote schedule and occasional travel will not work with your schedule. If you want this job, you must be a flexible team player, willing to work the schedule the company requires.
"Yes, both of those job requirements work for me. I have been working remotely for the past two years and have set up a nice home office. I am a self-starter and highly motivated, and I have no issues with working from home. I also enjoy traveling and look forward to having the opportunity to do so with your company."
