Public Relations Assistant Question:

Many interviewers will ask this question to gauge your willingness to be on the job beyond the usual 9 to 5. A PR crisis or interview request can happen at any hour and you may be called upon at inconvenient times to save the day. My biggest media placement was a result of a phone call I received at ten o’clock at night while enjoying a hot bath. Believe me when I say – that was a call worth taking. In these cases, honesty is the best policy. If extra hours in the evenings or on the weekend isn’t your jam, don’t be afraid to ask the interviewer to elaborate on how much the position may stray away from a set schedule. It’s important to try and find companies that are in line with the pace that is right for you.