XRay Technician Mock Interview
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Question 12 of 28
How do you handle unexpected situations that might cause you to be late for work?
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Ryan Brunner has over ten years of experience recruiting, interviewing, and hiring candidates in the healthcare, public service, and private manufacturing/distribution industries.
"Having worked my way through schooling, I have an excellent attendance record on the job. But to ensure that I'm always ready for the unexpected, I always keep the contact information for my supervisor and my co-workers in my phone should I need to contact them. I fully understand that life happens and when a co-worker was ever in need of coverage due to an emergent situation, I never hesitated to jump in and help."
Ryan Brunner has over ten years of experience recruiting, interviewing, and hiring candidates in the healthcare, public service, and private manufacturing/distribution industries.
"In these situations, it is always imperative to abide by the organizations attendance policy. With my current employer, it is necessary to contact your manager as soon as you know you will be late or will be missing a shift. Recently, I had the dreaded flat tire on my way to work and I had to call a friend to come help me. Right away, I contacted my manager to let him know that I would be handling it as soon as I could and would be on my way. He was very understanding and appreciative for letting him know."
Ryan Brunner has over ten years of experience recruiting, interviewing, and hiring candidates in the healthcare, public service, and private manufacturing/distribution industries.
Breakdowns, wrecks, traffic jams, snow storms... the possibilities that could interfere with your route to work are endless. So how do you take the most responsible approach to these predicaments? Showing that you take initiative and think ahead are the best examples to share during your interview. You want to come across as dependable and reliable. And when something goes wrong to keep you from showing up on time, always take the proactive approach.
Ryan Brunner has over ten years of experience recruiting, interviewing, and hiring candidates in the healthcare, public service, and private manufacturing/distribution industries.
"I always arrive to work at least 15 minutes before I am expected to be there, just to give me extra time in case something happens. I also make sure I have the numbers of my co-workers and boss so that I can call to let them know if I'm stuck or might be running late."
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