Swagelok Company Mock Interview
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Question 27 of 32
How do you handle situations that could cause you to be late or miss work?
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Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
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.
Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"I stay calm and composed when issues arise. Just last week, I was in a car accident while commuting to work. I called my boss immediately to let her know that I was going to be late. This call gave her time to move my work volume to other employees so that our clients were not left hanging for call-backs and quotes."
Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"I hope never to be late! When I started working at a restaurant at sixteen years old, we were taught the adage of "if you're on time, you're late," so I've worked to implement that into my life. I always try to arrive 15 minutes early, but there are unforeseen circumstances that can arise. I handle surprises using common sense and keeping courtesy to others top of mind."
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I hate being late. I like to pride myself on being on time and having great attendance because it shows how much you care. Calmness and common sense and let you know as early as possible the situation.
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I can sense how important punctuality is to you because it communicates respect for others' time. You can also explain that if you were going to be late or have to miss work unexpectedly, you would contact your employer as soon as possible to advise of the situation, provide an estimated time of when you'll arrive, and suggestion for how to cover for your absence until you can get back in.
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