How was your attendance at your last job?
"Attendance is very important to me. I keep my day organized and stick to my routine as much as possible. No matter what alarm clock you use, the snooze button is there. I never hit mine. I keep a jar of chocolate-covered espresso beans next to my bed. When my alarm goes off, I grab a few of those and pop them in my mouth. Then I'm ready. I have a strong track record of showing up early to my shifts. This gives me time to stroll through work, say my hellos, check in on an individual level while keeping a sharp eye out for any details which might catch my attention. Then I check my inbox and review anything new or urgent. I review the priorities I tracked the evening before, adjust them accordingly, explore my resources, and get to work. If I have a lot on my plate at work or at home, I evaluate every piece of the puzzle. I ensure it all fits into my week. Just spending that bit of time at the forefront to strategize my week comforts me. I'm proactive, I guess. Reaction is rarely sustainable, in my humble opinion."
Every business strives to be a well-oiled machine. This is often achieved through the functionality of a team, where each member has strong organizational and time management skills. This direct question allows for your interviewer to study your body language and tone as a way of gauging the honesty of your answer, gauging your stress responses and your consistency with the other questions you've answered.
If you had attendance issues in the past, detail how you've overcome them. Do not lay blame on extenuating circumstances, such as your bus being delayed or it not stopping at your stop. The responsibility ultimately falls on you to problem solve your own logistics in getting to work on time.
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