2302. Can you tell about your availability and hours?

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Could you share with us about your available times for work and how many hours per week you can commit to?

Skill Assessed
  • 1. Time Management : Understanding a candidate's ability to effectively manage their time and prioritize tasks is important in a fast-paced work environment.

  • 2. Commitment : It is crucial to gauge if your availability aligns with the needs of the business and if you can commit to the required hours.

  • 3. Flexibility : The ability to adapt to different shifts or extended hours highlights your willingness to accommodate business needs.

  • 4. Honesty : It is essential to be truthful about your availability to ensure that it matches the employer's expectations and the demands of the job.

Purpose
  • 1. Schedule Coordination : The employer needs to determine if your available times fit into the scheduling needs of the business.

  • 2. Team Availability Balance : Assessing whether you can provide coverage during peak times or when other staff members are unavailable.

  • 3. Predictability : Understanding your availability helps in creating a reliable and predictable staffing plan.

  • 4. Business Coverage : Ensuring that there are enough staff members available at all operating hours.


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  • 1. Be clear about your constraints : It's helpful to be specific about any existing commitments that could affect your work schedule.

  • 2. Mention your flexibility : If you are willing to work unusual hours or pick up extra shifts, make that known as it can be advantageous.

  • 3. Discuss any fluctuations : If your availability changes at different times of the year, be open about these variations.

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Topics: 
Work Ethic
Adaptability
Roles: 
Crew Member
Dining Area Staff Member
Server
Atendente
Customer Care Representative
Food Server
Part Time Cashier
Manager
Companies: 
McDonald's
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