First interview

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    fngmoto Light Load Member

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    I have my first interview ever in the trucking industry tomorrow morning. I was curious what would be some do’s and don’t’s? Things to say or not to say? If you could do your first interview over again what would you do differently?
     
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    It's not an interview like you would have for other jobs. They just ask your experience level, make sure you don't have extensive criminal background and excessive traffic related incidents.
     
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    Uhh.

    Just be you.
    I’ve only had one in person job interview, and everything the dude said was a lie.

    Everything.

    The dude was the Terminal manager of a tanking company and he didn’t know a 407 tank from a 307, let alone a 412 tank.
     
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    Neither do I
     
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    Appreciate the info
     
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    If its in-person I'd dress up a little. Don't need a suit and tie but definitely wear a nice shirt and pants, be well groomed, etc. Basically look professional. I always like to show up 10 minutes early as well.

    I always like to bring a couple copies of my resume along too in case they wish to reference it.

    I always make a point of being polite to the person at the front desk. The interviewer may ask them about your mannerisms while you were waiting.
     
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    One has baffles one don’t ?
     
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    The way they vent is differences between 307-407.
    412 Is lined, rubber lined for corrosives and such
     
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    interesting thanks for the info