Security Manager Mock Interview
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Question 31 of 40
How many days did you call in sick last year?
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Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
The interviewer wants to hear about your work attendance during the past year to see if you are a reliable employee. Employers want team members they can count on to show up to their assigned shift and not have to worry about covering their assignment with another staff member.
Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
If you are a reliable employee and not prone to calling in sick to work, focus on how few (if any) sick days you used. Explain the number of days you called in sick and the reason, assuring the interviewer that you are a healthy person and not generally one to use sick days.
Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
If you called in sick a lot last year, avoid being untruthful in your response. The interviewer will ask the same question when calling your references and learn that you were dishonest in your interview. If you used a lot of sick days last year, now is your chance to explain why and be transparent with the interviewer.
Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
"Last year, I used two sick days. My wife gave birth to our daughter, and I wanted to support her during her delivery. My previous job did not offer parental leave, so my supervisor approved me to use sick days to be there with my wife."
Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
"I did not use any sick days last year. I am a healthy person and have not been sick in four or five years."
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