One mistake candidates make is simply saying yes or no without elaborating further.
You need to back up your answer with a relevant reason.
Here are some sample answers for different scenarios:
📌 Scenario 1 – You agree to the night shift
▪️ Yes, sure. I will be available for night shifts. It won’t be a problem for me. However, it would be a great help for me if there is a transportation facility for those who work at night. I would also like to be compensated appropriately for any shift work I undertake.
▪️ I am open to working rotational shifts or night shifts if that is a requirement for the position. As I believe that my professional growth is closely tied to the success of the organization.
📌 Scenario 2 – You do not agree to the night shift
▪️ It is not possible for me to work at night as I have other obligations which I cannot ignore. I would give my best and provide maximum output in the day shifts, but working at night won’t be possible for me.
▪️ I have a medical condition that makes it difficult for me to work late nights or overnight, but I am open to exploring other solutions to get me back on track.
▪️ I can work nights if necessary, but I prefer working during the day. But if there’s a situation that requires working outside of regular business hours, I’m committed to doing my best.
👉 Points to remember:
▪️ Be honest, and avoid giving vague answers.
▪️ If you say no, be polite with your answer.
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