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In a retail environment, staff turnover is often high. How would you handle it if your co-worker did not show up for their shift?

Being flexible in your schedule is valuable as a retail-based employee. How would you handle it if your co-worker did not show up for their shift and you were asked to cover? Assure the interviewer that you are a team player.

"I am more than willing to cover a shift for a co-worker if I am able. I don't mind accepting overtime hours and do consider myself to be a team player."

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Anonymous Answer

I would work the shift if possible. Things happen, and I would hope someone would do that for me too.

Rachelle's Feedback

This is a good attitude and shows off a healthy team-based mindset. Be sure to express that you wouldn't 'no show' to work - just a slight wording issue that I addressed below.

"I would work the shift, if possible. I know that unexpected circumstances happen. Should I have an emergency and need coverage, I hope a team member would jump in to help, also."

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