Will my lack of work history prevent me from getting hired?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by snowbird_89, Nov 29, 2010.

  1. snowbird_89

    snowbird_89 Road Train Member

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    So Prime denied my app because I don't have a stable 3 year work history. In the last three years, I have only had one job. My one stable job was between April 2008 and November 2009. Do you think that will prevent any OTR company from hiring me?
     
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  3. American-Trucker

    American-Trucker Road Train Member

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    no, it might make it a little tougher but its not going to stop you from getting a job...


    American Trucker
     
  4. Jake91

    Jake91 Bobtail Member

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    That's good to hear on the account of I have No Work Experience (except for volunteer)


    Jake
     
  5. celticwolf

    celticwolf Road Train Member

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    It will greatly depend on WHY you only had one job in the last three years.

    I had to prove I have been collecting unemployment for the last two years..
     
  6. snowbird_89

    snowbird_89 Road Train Member

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    It will greatly depend on WHY you only had one job in the last three years.

    Well I'm only 21 and I was going to school from 2007-2008. It's not like I can have full time jobs while attending school. I also voluntarily quit my last job (Walmart, what do you expect?).
     
  7. TREE

    TREE Heavy Load Member

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    It might have something to do with being 21,some want you to be 23 for insurance purposes.

    I say try elsewhere cause i know a few with a spotty job background driving.
     
  8. celticwolf

    celticwolf Road Train Member

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    Prove top them you were in school and you should be fine. These companies want to know that
    A. You weren't driving and trying to lie about it
    B. You weren't goofing off.
    C. You weren't in jail.

    You just need to collaborate your gap in work history.
     
  9. REDD

    REDD The Legend

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    Before you continue your job search.... Call Prime and tell them that you thank them.

    Being denied by Prime is worth having a keg party.... Do young kids still have keg parties? Man, I miss those days.
     
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