Melton slighted by my employment history

If you are looking for something physical check out the local jobs like beverage trucks or food service delivery driver, lots of physical with those jobs.

 

That never made sense to me-- we can't give you a job because you haven't had a job. Kinda like taking a driver's CDL away for falling behind on child support when the CDL is the only way the driver makes money-- endless cycle of falling behind- brilliant

 

They probably figured you would be over qualified. Melton isn't the only flatbed outfit that trains. Keep plugging away with the apps and you'll find a seat. Luck!

 

U just need someone credible to verify what u been doing the past 3 years while unemployed were u collecting benefits

 

From what I read, the OP wasn't collecting unemployment benefits. He was a full time student, which typically means lousy employment history due to changing scheduling needs and part time jobs. Employment history gets even worse when you go to school away from home, since that typically means working one place during school term, then another place while at home during break. I went to school for two years full time, and in that time held seven or eight different jobs.

 

I got around that by using College as a "job" on my apps after I retired. Not sure if it helped since I draw full retirement benefits but that was how I was told to do it and keep your records handy.

 

all they want to know is what you were doing
home taking care of dying parent with a dr note
in school housewife etc
in this day and age they want to know you weren't in Iran in training