Prepare short, truthful answers about your experience and availability.

The idea

Use I worked for a finished job and I can start to say when you can begin.

Examples

  • I worked in a café for two years.
  • I help customers find the right products.
  • My last job was at a hotel.
  • I can start next Monday.
  • I am available on weekends.
  • I enjoy working with a team.

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Watch out

Do not use work for a finished job last year; use the past form.

Try it yourself

  1. I ___ in a shop last year. (worked / work)

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    worked

    worked places the shop job in the past.

  2. I can ___ on Tuesday. (start / starts)

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    start

    start follows can without an ending.

  3. I am ___ in the evenings. (available / availability)

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    available

    available describes when the speaker is free to work.

Use it today

Describe a past job and say when you can start.