How to Share Your Availability for an Interview

When an employer asks when you're free, a clear, flexible reply makes booking easy and leaves a great impression. Build one quickly with our Interview Availability Reply Generator.

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Sharing your availability well is a small thing that makes you easy to deal with. The goal is to give the employer enough options to pick a time without a long back-and-forth.

Offer a few clear options

Rather than a vague "I'm flexible", give two or three concrete windows. It's faster for the employer and shows you're organised.

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Thank you for the invitation. I'm available Tuesday or Wednesday afternoon, or Thursday morning. Please let me know which suits and I'll confirm.

Show flexibility

If your schedule is open, say so warmly and invite them to choose. If it's tight, be honest about your windows and offer to make something work where you can.

Either way, a line like "happy to work around your schedule" keeps things friendly and low-pressure.

Make it easy to book

Close by confirming you'll lock in whatever they choose, and include the best way to reach you. If they then propose a time, reply promptly to confirm — see how to reply to an interview invitation.

Key takeaways

  • Give two or three concrete options
  • Show flexibility where you can
  • Confirm you'll lock in their choice
  • Reply promptly once a time is set

Share your availability in seconds

Add your times and get a clear, polite reply you can copy and send.

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Frequently asked questions

How should I word my availability?

Give two or three specific windows (days and times), and offer to be flexible. Keep it short so it's easy for them to choose.

What if I'm completely flexible?

Say so warmly and invite them to pick a time that suits them. Our tool can write a flexible reply for you.

Should I mention my time zone?

If you're in a different state or it's a remote role, noting your time zone avoids confusion.

What if none of their times work?

Be honest, thank them, and offer alternatives. A short, polite note about timing is completely normal.

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