How many days were you absent from work last year?

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A part of being a diligent teacher is to ensure that you are always on time and present when expected. It's great to be consistently early, to prep your classroom for the day, rather than just showing up right on the dot. Talk to the interviewer about your attendance.

"I did not miss a single day of class last year, and I plan to bring that same level of dedication and diligence to my career."

"I had zero unexcused absences last year. In total, I took 12 vacation days out of my 15 allotted days. I was sick for just two days. Those days, I had a note from my doctor, and I found a substitute teacher within sufficient time."

"I think I missed ten days, counting vacation time. If I am ever sick, I am sure to provide a doctor's note and have a substitute teacher in place."

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"I was absent a total of 5 days due to illness. I love my job a lot and do not like to miss work."

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I really like that you added in the fact that you do not like to miss work. Great answer!

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3. How many days were you absent from work last year?

How to Answer

A part of being a diligent teacher is to ensure that you are always on time and present when expected. It's great to be consistently early, to prep your classroom for the day, rather than just showing up right on the dot. Talk to the interviewer about your attendance.

Entry Level

"I did not miss a single day of class last year, and I plan to bring that same level of dedication and diligence to my career."

Answer Example

"I had zero unexcused absences last year. In total, I took 12 vacation days out of my 15 allotted days. I was sick for just two days. Those days, I had a note from my doctor, and I found a substitute teacher within sufficient time."