RE: sketchy work history

Heisenberg · Jul 21, 2013

Chase05 said: ↑

It's not just trucking, it's all places hiring. Most places have more applicants than jobs, so they're going to be choosy. Why choose you instead of the guy that's worked the last 3 years? Seriously, how do they know what a special snowflake you are by looking at your application/resume. Everything is about paper now, you've got to make sure you look good on it.

The obvious answer here, whether it be trucking related or not, is to GET A JOB. Step 2, GET A BETTER JOB. Whether that's trucking, idk. But you need to start putting apps in everywhere and settling on one of the first guys to call you back. It's pretty iffy with your background, but you could try getting a job as a dock worker for a trucking company, many of those companies will help you get your CDL or at least consider you after you get one for a driving job.

Lastly, look at yourself. Your a 20 something with an (dropped, I know...) assault charge who doesn't like to work a normal job. It just gives me the image that you're some kind of slacker or punk. Make sure you look and sound professional when you look for a job. And before you argue with me that you're a well bread upstanding citizen, part of my point here is that the way I described how I guess you would look is exactly how a potential employer will see you when they look at your resume. That's why your work history is important.

Also, did you try CR England? They hire almost anyone.
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I honestly do see where you're coming from here, but honestly, what is the harm in even talking to someone to prove they aren't what you think they are? Anyone can go get hired to work at Mcdonalds with high school kids for a few months, does that really mean they aren't what you said I was?

CR England, I actually did try to contact. A lot of the companies are closed on Sunday so I'll try back tomorrow. But why am I a special snowflake? Because I'll run over the road without complaining unlike most guys. That's what I bring to the table. I'll work my ### off for my reputation.

Chase05 · Jul 21, 2013

Heisenberg said: ↑

I honestly do see where you're coming from here, but honestly, what is the harm in even talking to someone to prove they aren't what you think they are? Anyone can go get hired to work at Mcdonalds with high school kids for a few months, does that really mean they aren't what you said I was?

CR England, I actually did try to contact. A lot of the companies are closed on Sunday so I'll try back tomorrow. But why am I a special snowflake? Because I'll run over the road without complaining unlike most guys. That's what I bring to the table. I'll work my ### off for my reputation.
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Actions speak louder than words. That's what your resume equates to. These companies get apps by the truckload, they go by key elements in your application, not face to face interaction. My point is that you are not a special snowflake.

Why should someone look at you and think you're better than the guy with 3+ years work history behind him? Cuz theres plenty of those guys. No one looks at the special skills section on your resume...

Your willing to work your "###" off for your reputation? No, you aren't...

Heisenberg · Jul 21, 2013

Chase05 said: ↑

Actions speak louder than words. That's what your resume equates to. These companies get apps by the truckload, they go by key elements in your application, not face to face interaction. My point is that you are not a special snowflake.

Why should someone look at you and think you're better than the guy with 3+ years work history behind him? Cuz theres plenty of those guys. No one looks at the special skills section on your resume...

Your willing to work your "###" off for your reputation? No, you aren't...
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Think what you want, but I'm trying to get into this industry to make money. Nothing more. If I can help a business in the process, so be it. I am and will be willing to work my ### off for my reputation because my reputation makes me money. So, say what you want, all I'm looking for here is an opportunity.

Actions do speak louder than words... especially when you can't have a voice to voice such words without a company that's willing to take a risk on a guy that wants to work.

Bayou_baby · Jul 21, 2013

Heisenberg said: ↑

Most of the jobs I find are through sites like craigslist. Cutting grass, roofing... I even babysat a dog once. I don't really know the people and usually don't keep in touch with them after. It would be kinda awkward to ask someone to sign an affidavit that I cut their grass...

I've been reading a lot about Prime and I really like what they have set up, but I'm hesitant to put in an online application. Should I try to contact a recruiter as the above poster said?

Also, I had a simple assault charge (misdemeanor) about 5 years ago, but it was dropped completely. Should I mention that?
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Now as for the affidavit part only do i reply. some companies look into character/personality of a prospective employee not all ....just if you can get maybe 3 character references and maybe if you have do regular odd jobs for the same person more than once and they liked your work...then that would in some terms of business, be considered a employer reference. best of luck.

Chase05 · Jul 22, 2013

Lots of moderation here, got carried away...

Anyway, how'd that call to CRE go?

Gunner710 · Jul 23, 2013

Heisenberg,

I am not sure where you are located but have you tried the Army Reserve? The 88M MOS is a truck driver. A lot of Reserve Units are having a hard time filling spots. You could get a bonus to enlist, money for College or Trucking school and tat can count as employment history. Just an idea. I know here in the LA area that MOS has a 15K signing bonus. Hope that helps.

bigjoel · Jul 23, 2013

Heisenberg said: ↑

I'm looking into Prime right now. I don't have a felony or dui and I have a clean driving record. The only thing that concerns me is that I don't really have a solid work history (I'm in my 20s). I've had some jobs when I was younger (restaurants mostly), but being a teenager I really didn't take them seriously. For the past few years I've been just doing odd jobs that I could find around my area. So what would be my best option here? Would Prime take an application with little to no work history? Or should I just try to get the cdl and training on my own and go from there? Thanks.
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Spotty work history? No problem:

http://thereferencestore.com/

wyldhorses · Jul 24, 2013

Prime, and other companies that give "Free" cdl training are ALOT more picky about who they bring on than if you get your CDL on your own at an independent school. If you go to school and get your cdl on your own, you most likely aren't going to have a problem. My friend left the workforce for two years, went to school got his cdl and was having a bit of a tough time choosing who to go with he got so many pre hires and offers. I just read a post here the other day about a guy who left the workforce for 3 years to be a stay at home dad, he went to school and got his cdl and didn't have any issue getting a job. Get your CDL on your own and things will be a lot easier.

Dinomite · Jul 24, 2013

That is not true. All companies are required to have 10 year work history. Unless of course like most said and you get notarized copies from people saying what you were doing. During that time of unemployment. You will have problems. Companies are quick to bring you into orientation. They they send you back home just as quick. When they can't match up references. Been to many of orientations and seen it. So don't spend your money on a school and then find it nearly impossible to get a gig. People do get hired, but I can tell you it's a headache. So be prepared.

Darracq · Jul 24, 2013

Dinomite said: ↑

That is not true. All companies are required to have 10 year work history. Unless of course like most said and you get notarized copies from people saying what you were doing. During that time of unemployment. You will have problems. Companies are quick to bring you into orientation. They they send you back home just as quick. When they can't match up references. Been to many of orientations and seen it. So don't spend your money on a school and then find it nearly impossible to get a gig. People do get hired, but I can tell you it's a headache. So be prepared.
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Its only 10 years trucking history and 3 years for any work isnt it?

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