Lifeguard Mock Interview
Practice 28 Lifeguard interview questions covering rescue scenarios, surveillance skills, and emergency response.
Question 27 of 28
Our facility is open evenings, weekends, and holidays. Can you commit to a flexible work schedule?
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Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"As a lifeguard, I anticipate working over 40 hours per week, especially around school breaks and the summer holidays. Could you share with me the expectations for this role?"
Ryan Brown created and launched MockQuestions in 2008.
Before answering scheduling questions, it's important to be clear on 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 are the scheduling expectations for this position?' If they expect you to work 12 hour days, it would be important for you to know that before you respond with, 'Absolutely! No problem!' You want to be sure that you can meet their expectations.
If it turns out 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 these things in an interview than for you to commit to a schedule that won't work for you.
Keep in mind that, in most states, an employer cannot demand that an employee work more than 44 hours per week.
Ryan Brown created and launched MockQuestions in 2008.
"If you need overtime in this role, I am happy to accommodate whenever I can. My only restriction is that I cannot work Wednesday nights as I have an evening course those days."
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I am looking for the right schedule based on my availability since I have to drop my son off at school around 8:30 am and pick him up around 3:30 pm. Between those hours are my free time during weekdays.
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It's great that you are very specific on your hours, but this will leave the interviewer with more questions. Can you work after 3:30 pm? Are you only available from 9-3? Try to be a bit clearer on what you need.
"I am flexible with my schedule with a couple of minor exceptions. I drop my son off at school around 8:30 am and pick him up around 3:30 pm. I am available Monday through Friday from 9 am to 3 pm and anytime on the weekends."
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