If you were unable to get to work on time here at our organization, what would you do?

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At one point in time or another, we have all had those days where nothing seems to go right, and you know you're going to be a bit late for work. Whether it was a rough morning with the kids at home, a snowstorm or a traffic accident keeping you behind, being accountable and communicating your tardiness promptly is key. Let your interviewer know that you will reach out to your supervisor to let them know that you will be a few minutes late. Be sure to discuss what type of communication your current boss prefers, whether by text, phone call, or message with a co-worker. Also, don't hesitate to ask your interviewer how they like employees to contact them if they are going to be late or out sick.

"Because patients here rely on personal care at all times, I would ensure that I would contact both you and the unit directly by phone if something was making me late. I'm proud to say that I have a great attendance record up to this point in my career. You can rest assured that if I was ever late, it would be for a true emergency."

"I would be sure to follow whatever the standard procedure or protocol is for your organization. I readily have the technology to call or text anyone if I was going to be late and I would accurately gauge what was holding me back and what time I would be here. Last year, a train derailed on the tracks that lead out from my house. Knowing that the only detour would put me about 20 minutes behind and it is a Saturday, I called the coworker that would be handing off to me and she was very appreciative of the heads up."

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How to Answer: If you were unable to get to work on time here at our organization, what would you do?

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32. If you were unable to get to work on time here at our organization, what would you do?

How to Answer

At one point in time or another, we have all had those days where nothing seems to go right, and you know you're going to be a bit late for work. Whether it was a rough morning with the kids at home, a snowstorm or a traffic accident keeping you behind, being accountable and communicating your tardiness promptly is key. Let your interviewer know that you will reach out to your supervisor to let them know that you will be a few minutes late. Be sure to discuss what type of communication your current boss prefers, whether by text, phone call, or message with a co-worker. Also, don't hesitate to ask your interviewer how they like employees to contact them if they are going to be late or out sick.

Written by Heather Douglass on August 10th, 2021

1st Answer Example

"Because patients here rely on personal care at all times, I would ensure that I would contact both you and the unit directly by phone if something was making me late. I'm proud to say that I have a great attendance record up to this point in my career. You can rest assured that if I was ever late, it would be for a true emergency."

Written by Heather Douglass on August 10th, 2021

2nd Answer Example

"I would be sure to follow whatever the standard procedure or protocol is for your organization. I readily have the technology to call or text anyone if I was going to be late and I would accurately gauge what was holding me back and what time I would be here. Last year, a train derailed on the tracks that lead out from my house. Knowing that the only detour would put me about 20 minutes behind and it is a Saturday, I called the coworker that would be handing off to me and she was very appreciative of the heads up."

Written by Heather Douglass on August 10th, 2021

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