How do you feel about working on weekends?

Banana Republic stores are typically open seven days a week, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Workers typically rotate between short and long weeks, which means that one week you'll work Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, and the next week you'll only work Wednesday and Thursday. When applying for a retail job, the interviewer will want to know how flexible your schedule is. If you are unable to work during certain times of the year, be upfront about it now to avoid problems or confusion later. However, if you can open up your availability in any way, you will appear to be a better fit for the team. That means you'll have to work two weekends a month. Assure the interviewers that you have carefully read the job description and understand what they will expect from you in the job.

This is also an opportunity to demonstrate your collegiality. Nobody wants to work on a Sunday. But you understand that when you work on weekends, your coworkers may be at home with their families or friends. And the following weekend, they will return the favor... The question may be phrased differently at times, such as "What is your availability?" but the principles remain the same.

Answer: I am available for most shifts, including those in the evenings and on weekends. I am still enrolled in a couple of college courses, so I may need to request time off around finals week, but I am also more readily available during the summers and between semesters.