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We need reliable people on our team at IKEA. How many days were you absent from work last year?
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Kevin Downey has an extensive background in business management, recruiting, branding and marketing. He's volunteered his career coaching services at job fairs, lecturing on interview techniques and crafting winning resumes and cover letters.
Talk to the interviewer about your attendance. If you missed several days of work, offer context. Not all absences will be viewed negatively. If you are sick and contagious, the last thing your leaders will want is for you to come in and put the health of your teams and customers at risk. However, it is important to communicate your efforts to arrive to work on time and how well you manage your time in your personal and professional life. A part of being a diligent employee is ensuring you are always on time and present when expected. It's great to even be 10 minutes early rather than just showing up right on the dot.
Jordan Henry is a technical and creative writer with experience in career development and resume/cover letter building.
"I had zero unexcused absences last year. In total, I took 12 vacation days out of my 15 allotted days. I was out sick for two, both accompanied by a doctor's note. Once I was late due to a terrible snowstorm, but I always try to be 10 minutes early for my shift."
Jordan Henry is a technical and creative writer with experience in career development and resume/cover letter building.
"I am very committed to my employer and am only absent in events of sickness or the odd family emergency. I do my best always to be available and present when expected."
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I missed 2 days from work last year.
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Try being more specific about the fact that you were responsible by reporting those absences.
"I missed two days from work last year; however, one was with ample notice to my employer, and the other came with a doctor's note."
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