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Question 2 of 35 for our Canadian National Railway Company Mock Interview

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Question 2 of 35

The Canadian National Railway Company needs reliable team members who can adhere to our schedules. How many days were you unexpectedly absent from work last year?

" My parents raised me with an old-fashioned mindset where you go to work unless it's an absolute emergency. The last sick day I took was about three years ago. I expect dedication from my teammates so that I don't have to cover for their shifts for fickle reasons. I deliver the same level of respect and reliability at the same time."

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How to Answer: The Canadian National Railway Company needs reliable team members who can adhere to our schedules. How many days were you unexpectedly absent from work last year?

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  • 2. The Canadian National Railway Company needs reliable team members who can adhere to our schedules. How many days were you unexpectedly absent from work last year?

      What You Need to Know

      Depending on the role you are interviewing for, there may be expectations for you to work less desirable shifts, such as double shifts, split shifts, working overtime, evenings, weekends, working a waterfall schedule, and working holidays. With this question, they are gauging your overall flexibility, and your expectations for what the role entails.

      Best to be honest. If you have other priorities or demands on your time that aren't conducive to working lots of overtime or covering other shifts, then it is worth clarifying this now. It is better for both an employee and an employer to learn that the job isn't a good fit earlier rather than later. Otherwise, assure the interviewer they can rely on you to show you to work when expected.

      Written by Kevin Downey on June 26th, 2022

      1st Answer Example

      " My parents raised me with an old-fashioned mindset where you go to work unless it's an absolute emergency. The last sick day I took was about three years ago. I expect dedication from my teammates so that I don't have to cover for their shifts for fickle reasons. I deliver the same level of respect and reliability at the same time."

      Written by Rachelle Enns on June 26th, 2022

      2nd Answer Example

      "I have had zero unexcused absences in the last two years. In total, I took eight vacation days out of my ten days holiday time. I always try to be 10 minutes early for my shift. When you call my references, they will attest to the fact that I am highly reliable."

      Written by Rachelle Enns on June 26th, 2022

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      "Last year has been a tough year for everyone due to Covid. Usually, I am regular for my work most of the time but unfortunately, last year I was tested positive so, I had to take some days off work."

      Marcie's Feedback

      I think any interviewer is going to understand the need to have taken off from work due to Covid; however, I would phrase your answer a bit differently. See below.
      "I always pride myself on being reliable and someone who pulls their full weight. If your company hires me, you can be assured that I'll consistently be on time and that I'll stick to my schedule so I don't let anyone, including your customers, down. Last year was naturally an unusual year because of Covid. Like any other year, I came to work every day; however, I did take some sick days off when I, unfortunately, tested positive for Covid. I'm so thankful to have gotten through that! Now I'm back to my regular, healthy, dependable self."
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