Job interview question

PolaBear

Hi people

Have had a phone interview after filling in an online interview last week and have been asked on both occasions about staying for a minimum of 12 months, the first three being probationary. Obviously I get that the answer has to be yes, but is there anything that ties you into this,or is it just a general question?

If a better job was to come along, or the role just wasn't working out, obviously I'd move, is there then anything they can do seeing as iv answered this way?

Thanks

asajj

It'd be a general question imo however if you say yes to stay for 12 months minimum then leave for another job, that would be a bit unfair to the employer I guess. At the end of the day, they can put a 3 months notice on your contract and this would tie you back anyway.

pmduk

As long as the employer is happy at having to give three months notice should they wish to terminate the employment.

mikecc

Hi!

Don't worry about this question. All the employer is trying to do is figure out if you are worth training, i.e. if they spend 2 weeks training you full time, and it takes maybe 3 months for you to become fully competent in the role, but you then leave in month 4 - they've probably made an overall loss and have to go through the recruitment process again.

Nothing in this is legally binding, even if they included a clause in the contract it would not stand up in court. Of course you should make them aware if you plan to leave to continue education, or travel for example, as this is the morally correct thing to do, but in reality if you're looking for some quick money in an entry level job for a few months, it doesn't really affect anyone too much.

Best of luck!

TELLIT01

It's an utterly pointless question, unless somebody is daft enough to answer "No" that is. The only period of time you would be committed to staying is whatever is in the final job offer / contract of employment.

PolaBear

Thanks people.

Obviously I can see what the question is about but like you have said it ain't something you would say no to even if you weren't. But then obviously if it ain't working out or something came along it would be considered.