What to say if a job interviewer asks: "Do you want to work from home?"

Many Americans have come to enjoy the perks of working from their homes, which became makeshift offices during the COVID-19 pandemic. But the unplanned experiment in telecommuting is turning a corner as more people get vaccinated against the virus and companies gird for the new era of hybrid workplaces.

Now, job seekers must weigh how important retaining the ability to work remotely is to them against more conventional attributes, like pay or corporate culture. Indeed, in preparing for job interviews, it's wise for job candidates to plan their response to what in the post-pandemic landscape has become a standard interview question: "Would you rather work from home or from the office?"