Originally Posted by
BrasiliaFlyer
So I've heard that Delta asks about time missed from work (sick, childcare issues, etc). Just wondering how it goes down, and what's considered "reliable". One or two missed days? Five or six ok?
Thanks!
Originally Posted by
Flycameron
I had heard that it was an hr person that comes in asks you a few questions and they only what one word answeres. I heard you don't get to explain yourself.
1) how many days have you called in sick in the last year?
2) have you ever called in sick during a trip?
3) have you ever called in sick on a holiday?
My friend claims he said yes to calling in sick on a holiday and he believes that's why he didn't get the job. He wasn't allowed to explain why either. Has anyone had the same experience or been able to explain the why to these questions?
They asked me these questions at the end of a series of procedural questions that made it seem like they wanted one word answers. Some of the people with whom I interviewed gave one word answers to these questions, but I gave my full prepared answers. They didn't interrupt me. I took about 30 seconds to answer the first question and about a minute to answer the second question.
The HR rep asked the questions, but the full interview panel was seated at the table while she asked them.
The questions I got were,
1. What is your attendance record like at your current employer?
2. If I called your boss, what would they say about your attendance record?