Burlington Coat Factory Mock Interview
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Question 28 of 30
What do you do if you expect to be late or miss work?
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Kimberly is a freelance writer and editor with a decade of experience in the education field, including her time as a pre-kindergarten teacher.
Your interviewer understands that unexpected things like illness and flat tires happen. You may encounter a situation that causes you to be late or miss work. The important thing in these situations is how you handle it. Show that you will be proactive and notify your manager or supervisor as soon as possible if such a situation occurs. Remember, if you are late or unable to come to work, your supervisor will be responsible for finding coverage for your shift.
Kimberly is a freelance writer and editor with a decade of experience in the education field, including her time as a pre-kindergarten teacher.
"I hate being late and always do everything I can to avoid it. If I'm not five minutes early, I feel like I'm already late! Winters here can make travel hard, so I always give myself extra time when there's snow or ice. If I get sick or have some unavoidable delay, I call my supervisor immediately. I want to give them as much time as possible to find someone to cover my shift."
Kimberly is a freelance writer and editor with a decade of experience in the education field, including her time as a pre-kindergarten teacher.
"Being a mom has taught me to always have multiple contingency plans in place in case things don't go according to plan. If I get a flat tire or the car won't start, I have a backup plan to get to work. But I know that sometimes even a backup plan falls through. If being late or missing work is unavoidable, I immediately call my employer and let them know my situation. I will still do everything in my power to make it to work, but I also want to give my supervisors a chance to cover my shift."
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I call my supervisor and I tell them that I didn't go to work today because I woke up late or I feel sick or not feeling well today.
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It's good that you would call your supervisor in this type of situation so they know what's happening. Waking up late isn't a great excuse for missing work, however, so perhaps don't mention this specifically. Remind the interviewer that you are punctual and that, unless it's pre-scheduled, you try not to miss any days of work.
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