2218. Is your availability flexible?

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Can you discuss how flexible you are with your availability? Are there specific times or days that you are unable to work, or are you open to working a variety of shifts?

Skill Assessed
  • 1. Flexibility : Demonstrates the candidate’s ability to adapt to different work schedules and hours.

  • 2. Time Management : Indicates how well you can manage your time, particularly if you have other commitments.

  • 3. Commitment : Shows your willingness to commit to the job and its demands, which could include working odd or long hours.

  • 4. Prioritization : Reflects your ability to prioritize work responsibilities when faced with conflicts or other commitments.

Purpose
  • 1. Assess availability : Determines if your availability aligns with the needs of the restaurant, such as evening shifts, weekends, and holidays.

  • 2. Understand commitment level : Gauges your commitment to the job and whether you can be counted on to fill various shifts.

  • 3. Schedule planning : Helps the interviewer plan staffing and understand how to fit your availability into the team’s schedule.

  • 4. Identify potential conflicts : Reveals any potential scheduling conflicts that could arise from other commitments you may have.


Hints
  • 1. Explore Shift Preferences : While discussing your availability, explore if you have preferences for certain shifts but express willingness to be flexible as needed.

  • 2. Mention Constraints : If there are times you absolutely cannot work, be upfront about them but also emphasize your general flexibility and eagerness to work various shifts.

  • 3. Discuss Time Management : Talk about how you manage or have managed your time effectively in past roles when schedules were variable.

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Topics: 
Adaptability
Work Ethic
Roles: 
Cashier
Sales Associate/Cashier
Crew Member
Team Member
Server
Caissier
Atendente
Server/Waiter
Cooker/Food Server
Line Cook
Part Time Cashier
Manager
Companies: 
McDonald's
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