How to get a job when I have a 2 year employment gap due to injury?

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  1. Chinatown

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  3. Chinatown

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    The problem right now is freight slowdown. Companies are being more picky in hiring.
    When there's lots of freight, companies are more lenient with hiring criteria.
    Either way, you'll find a job.
    Refrigerated companies are your best bet and we'll give you some names of those.
    Refrigerated companies haul food and medicine, which is always in demand even during a recession.
    Apply to every type of company though.
     
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    Never heard of freight slow down before thought it is allways humping
     
  7. Chinatown

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    Chinatown is right -- your REAL problem here is the current freight/job market.

    If you are just starting out now -- it's REALLY BAD. :(

    When I first started CDL driving, I had a similar employment gap, yet I got a job. But things were markedly better then than now.

    Relax -- it's still doable.

    Your biggest mistake at this point -- is if you get discouraged.

    Going forward -- your attitude will later determine your altitude.

    -- L

     
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