You are interviewing a potential candidate for a position that involves some travel each month. During the interview, the candidate mentions that she has three children who are active in different sports. You want to determine whether she will be able to meet the travel requirements of this position. What is the best question to ask?
A) Does your spouse travel for work?
B) Do you foresee any difficulties meeting the travel obligations of this position?
C) What arrangements do you have in place for when your children are ill?
D) Do you have reliable childcare arrangements?

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This question directly asks the candidate if they foresee any difficulties meeting the travel requirements of the position, giving them a chance to discuss their potential conflicts with the position beforehand. This may help determine if the candidate is a good fit for the role. Asking about childcare arrangements or if their spouse travels for work could also be relevant, but may not provide as much clarity on their ability to meet travel requirements. Inquiring about arrangements for when children are ill is specific to one potential issue and may not encompass all possible conflicts with travel.

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