How do you handle situations that could cause you to be tardy or absent?

This question is nuanced and layered. Not only are the interviewers looking for insights into your track record with your attendance, but they are interested in how your team mentality comes into play when faced with the possibility of arriving late to work. Someone who considers the big picture and understands running behind could disrupt productivity and the time management of their leaders will call in and inform them of the potential of running behind. Doing so exhibits forward-thinking professional courtesy and the emotional intelligence required to take responsibility for one's actions. Show your interviewers that you take a proactive approach when confronted with these situations.