Throughout your career, how often have you been late for work or unexpectedly absent?

"I know my colleagues rely on me to be on time and I rely on them, and I've never been late for a shift during my entire career. The only instances of times where I've had to call in sick were when I was down with a stomach bug a couple of times and when I had a sick child at home that couldn't be at school. I'm proud of my attendance record and I would bring the same to work here at Fonterra."

"I have taken one sick day this year, which came with a physician's note due to a contagious illness. Even then, I did what I could from home on my laptop to prevent my work from falling on my coworkers and they were very appreciative of this. I have reliable transportation and would never be late for work at Fonterra Limited."

This is your time to speak openly and honestly about your ability to be a reliable member of the Fonterra team. Be open and honest about your work attendance history, because Fonterra will likely check references and conduct a verification of employment as part of your hire. If you've had unexcused absences or have been late, it's best to be honest and provide a legitimate explanation up front. No matter how you answer, make sure your interviewer walks away from your time together confident in your ability to be a reliable employee.