How do you handle situations that could cause you to be late or miss work?
Proper planning will get you far, but sometimes life happens, and you'll need a plan B. Think about some of the variables in your life that could affect your ability to arrive on time for work. Sick children, traffic, car breakdowns... the list goes on. It may not be possible for everything to work out so smoothly, getting your shift covered or still making it to work on time. Your interviewer is looking to see that you are proactive and that you can handle the stress of unexpected situations that can arise.
"I stay calm and composed when issues arise. My dad got rear ended one time when driving me to school. I texted my friend to see if she could tell my teacher what happened. I explained the situation to my teacher when I got to class. If this happened on my way to work, I would call ahead of time to ensure someone could cover my shift."
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Anonymous Answer
The first thing I would do would be to call in and let my supervisor know that I might be late. Then I would do everything possible to prevent me from being late. I always like to be a little early for things. I am definitely not one of those people who think it's ok to be late.
Rachelle's Feedback
It's great that you are so reliable and that you aim to be at work early. I recommend removing the final sentence as it's not overly helpful and leaves the answer on a negative note.
"The first thing I would do would be to call in and let my supervisor know that I might be late. Then I would do everything possible to prevent me from being late. I always like to be a little early for things. Rest assured, you will find me to be a very reliable team member."
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