2305. What is your availability during the week?

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Could you walk me through a typical week and let me know when you are available to work?

Skill Assessed
  • 1. Time Management : Assesses your ability to manage your time efficiently and indicates whether you can fit the job schedule into your personal life.

  • 2. Reliability : Evaluates whether you can commit to your stated availability consistently.

  • 3. Flexibility : Judges how flexible you are with your time in case of varying shifts or extended hours.

  • 4. Prioritizing : Looks at your capability to prioritize work commitments in relation to other responsibilities.

Purpose
  • 1. Scheduling : Determines if your available hours align with the business needs and peak times.

  • 2. Consistency Check : Verifies that the candidate can offer consistent working hours which is crucial for planning staff rosters.

  • 3. Long-term Fit : Helps predict if you'll remain satisfied with the typical working hours on offer, which impacts turnover rates.

  • 4. Role Suitability : Identifies if your availability matches the specific requirements of the role, such as evening shifts for servers or weekend hours for retail associates.


Hints
  • 1. Present a clear schedule : Provide a concise overview of when you are available, avoiding vague responses.

  • 2. Consider peak hours : Show awareness that your availability may need to meet the business’s peak times, like evenings and weekends.

  • 3. Express willingness to adapt : Indicate if you're open to adjusting your availability when necessary, as this demonstrates flexibility.

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Topics: 
Work Ethic
Adaptability
Roles: 
Cashier
Sales Associate/Cashier
Sales Associate
Customer Experience Leader
Customer Service
Server/Waiter
Line Cook
Casual Team Member
Customer Care Representative
Companies: 
McDonald's
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