Outside of vacation and holiday time, how many days were you absent from work last year?

Focus on giving the exact number of days you missed work and why. If the interviewer deems your absence from work an excused and unavoidable reason to miss work, it will likely not be an issue. If you have many unexcused absences, they may disqualify you as a viable candidate. It is best to be honest in your answer as an employment verification will be a part of the hiring process at Walgreens.

"I was absent from work five days last year. Due to Covid-19 protocols, I had to miss a week when my spouse tested positive. We followed all recommendations of staying distanced and I tested every day for a week to ensure I could come back to work in a timely fashion. I take great pride in my work ethic and attendance on the job. While I hated even missing work for these protocols, I totally understand why they are in place."