Interview Q Would You Be Willing To... - Coffee Break by Walrath

Interview Q Would You Be Willing To... - Coffee Break by Walrath Before going into an interview, there are certain things a smart candidate will do. This includes being prepared for almost every situation  before they sit down in the conference room. There are multiple questions that most interviewees worry about answering: What is your greatest weakness and Where do you see yourself in 5 years are both great examples. However, if you get too focused on the popular questions, you risk losing sight of the more straightforward questions, which are equally important. Well discuss these often forgotten questions below. Determining Willingness There are many different things that could be covered in the Would you be willing to question. Among the most common are travel, relocation, working weekends,  and working holidays. These are all inquiries  that directly relate to your flexibility both in schedule and location. While these questions arent too hard to answer, it can be easy to be caught off guard if you havent been thinking about them. The last thing you want to do in an interview is be caught off guard and look unprepared. With these types of questions, the most important thing you can do is figure out your thoughts beforehand. Consider factors such as relocation before you go into your interview. Consider what you want from the job. Is it good enough to consider relocation? Are you willing to travel for work and not be around your home for long stretches of time? Could you give up holidays and time with family and friends for your job? These are all questions you should already have an answer for before going into an interview. They are all integral pieces of consideration  that will play into not only if they will offer you the job, but also if you will consider taking it. 1 Approach Fits All With many interview topics  there is usually a best approach that is recommended. All of the aforementioned topics  share the same general idea. Since you know how you feel about these situations ahead of time, you should have your answers in mind. Answering honestly is incredibly important. While they may want to hear that youd be willing to work weekends and nights, you need to answer what you know is best for you. If youre not willing to do something, give a valid reason. Saying that you need your weekends or nights to relax and recharge is perfectly reasonable. Any interviewer has their own set of work/life preferences, and should  understand. Although it may keep you from getting the  job offer, you know what type of position is the right fit for you.