Interviewer: What is your availability?
Karen: I have already informed my current company that I will be leaving my position at the end of the month. So, I am available to start working at the beginning of next month.
Interviewer: What if we needed you to start earlier? Would that be possible?
Karen: I still have some things to complete before I leave my job, but I would probably be able to start the last week of this month. However, I would need to talk with my current manager before I could let you know for sure.
Interviewer: Okay. If we do decide to hire you, we will need you to start as soon as possible because we are overloaded with work.
Karen: I understand.
Patterns and Examples
I am available to start work ____________________.
- I am available to start work at the end of this month.
- I am available to start work whenever you need me to start.
I can begin work ____________________.
- I can begin work as soon as possible.
- I can begin work at the beginning of September.
If ____________________, then I can begin work ____________________. But if ____________________, then ____________________.
- If there are no problems with my visa, then I can begin work at the beginning of next month. But if there are problems with my visa, then it may take longer.
- If my current manager releases me from my duties, then I can begin work immediately. But if he does not release me from my duties, then I can begin work at the beginning of September.
