In support of the book, Winning Answers to 500 Interview Questions:
How much Notice are you required to give?
Why this question is being asked: To ascertain when you will be available to start the job.
Strategy: Explain that you are enthusiastic to start but that you would need to give two Weeks Notice and would prefer to give three weeks notice.
Sample answer: I would need to give two weeks notice. If possible, I would like to give three weeks so that I can help my employer during the transition period and possibly train my replacement.
How would you like 500 Winning Answers to 500 Interview Questions? Check out the book here.