Interviewer: Would you work more than 40 hours a week if necessary?
Sharon: Yes, I would. I would do whatever I had to do to be successful here. I know that in this industry, workers often have to work long hours. I have no problem doing that.
Interviewer: How many hours a week did you typically work at your last job?
Sharon: I normally worked around 60 hours a week. I tried to work enough that I could do all of my tasks well, but I didn’t work so much that I became burned out or suffered health problems. So, I tried to find a good work-life balance and for me, that balance was at about 60 hours a week.
Interviewer: I completely understand. Most of the people at our company work about 50 to 60 hours a week. So, I guess you would have no problem adjusting to that.
Sharon: Not at all.
Patterns and Examples
I would work more than 40 hours a week if necessary. I ____________________.
- I would work more than 40 hours a week if necessary. I am willing to work as long as it takes to do a good job.
- I would work more than 40 hours a week if necessary. I do not mind working overtime because I enjoy my work.
I would be willing to work overtime. I ____________________.
- I would be willing to work overtime. I am dedicated to my work and I always want to do a great job.
- I would be willing to work overtime. I am committed to my company and team, and I will do whatever I have to in order to get the job done.
I would be willing to work overtime if ____________________.
- I would be willing to work overtime if it were necessary to finish an important task or project.
- I would be willing to work overtime if it were really important.
