How to Answer: Would you be willing to work over 40 hours a week?
Advice and answer examples written specifically for a Maintenance job interview.
5. Would you be willing to work over 40 hours a week?
How to Answer
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.
Written by Rachelle Enns on January 6th, 2019
Entry Level
"If overtime is required 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."
Written by Rachelle Enns
Answer Example
"I am available for full-time work which is preferably 8-5 Monday to Friday. I am happy to be a team player and work some overtime, as required. Will these hours meet your expectations?"
Written by Rachelle Enns on January 6th, 2019
Experienced
"Currently, I am earning $53k with holiday and other significant incentives, amounting to approximately $29k in perks. With the additional responsibilities and pressures, I would be looking to have a base pay in the $60,000 range and a bonus incentive package commensurate with my experience and responsibilities."
Written by Rachelle Enns