How many times this year were you late for a shift?

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Remember, the recruiters at Whole Foods Market advise all of their candidates to be "transparent" and that "stretching the truth or withholding vital information will go poorly. If you have any sticking points, be upfront and we'll work through them." So, if you've had issues with your attendance in the past, now is the time to showcase how far you've come since then, what you learned from those experiences, and how you've grown professionally.

"Never. I take pride in being counted on by my team and showing up early for every shift and every assignment. I have strong time management skills and am a very punctual person. I always plan ahead for traffic, and watch the weather, always ensuring I've left enough time. I also have children and always have backup plans in place for childcare should something fall through."

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"I am a very punctual person, and I would rather arrive early than arrive one minute late. The difference is, with the 15 or so minutes that are there as a result of being early, I can grab a cup of coffee, relax, and plan my day. One minute or so late means I need to start right then and there, and even try to catch that time up, which is far more stressful than being early."

Rachelle's Feedback

You make an excellent case for arriving to work early! :)

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"I like to arrive at least 10 minutes early. Arriving early allows me to relax versus arriving on time or late, which I feel disrupts my flow of work and creates unwanted stress."

Marcie's Feedback

It's great that you are generally early to your obligations. The interviewer will undoubtedly be looking for a candidate who is punctual. Nice job! You might want to also directly answer the question by stating that you are rarely, if ever, late.

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How to Answer: How many times this year were you late for a shift?

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27. How many times this year were you late for a shift?

Why the Interviewer Asks This Question

Remember, the recruiters at Whole Foods Market advise all of their candidates to be "transparent" and that "stretching the truth or withholding vital information will go poorly. If you have any sticking points, be upfront and we'll work through them." So, if you've had issues with your attendance in the past, now is the time to showcase how far you've come since then, what you learned from those experiences, and how you've grown professionally.

Written by Kevin Downey on April 18th, 2024

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"Never. I take pride in being counted on by my team and showing up early for every shift and every assignment. I have strong time management skills and am a very punctual person. I always plan ahead for traffic, and watch the weather, always ensuring I've left enough time. I also have children and always have backup plans in place for childcare should something fall through."

Written by Kevin Downey on April 19th, 2024

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"I am a very punctual person, and I would rather arrive early than arrive one minute late. The difference is, with the 15 or so minutes that are there as a result of being early, I can grab a cup of coffee, relax, and plan my day. One minute or so late means I need to start right then and there, and even try to catch that time up, which is far more stressful than being early."

Rachelle's Feedback

You make an excellent case for arriving to work early! :)

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Anonymous Answer

"I like to arrive at least 10 minutes early. Arriving early allows me to relax versus arriving on time or late, which I feel disrupts my flow of work and creates unwanted stress."

Marcie's Feedback

It's great that you are generally early to your obligations. The interviewer will undoubtedly be looking for a candidate who is punctual. Nice job! You might want to also directly answer the question by stating that you are rarely, if ever, late.

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