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Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by ad356, Oct 26, 2017.

  1. IluvCATS

    IluvCATS Road Train Member

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    Maybe they looked at you and sent somebody real quick to the CVS for a drug test kit.
     
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  3. taodnt

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    Hello ad356,

    Do you have other prospects/interviews lined up? You sound like a hard worker not wanting to go onto unemployment. The company you interviewed with did not sound like a dream job but it IS a job.

    Perhaps (unless you have already burned the bridge) take the job if offered, follow their rules and keep searching until you find a better opportunity.

    My Dad taught me and I have taught my children don't quit one job until you have another lined up. In your case you were laid off but if you can get back onto a payroll at least you can eat until the next better gig comes around.

    Good luck in your search.

    taodnt
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    ad356 Road Train Member

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    no, they had a case of the things. the interviewer was arguing with the candidate before me something about lying i dont know. during an interview, i am being interview, but i also am interviewing them. i was not really too impressed by what i saw.

    i think the aptitude test is put there just to insult the drivers intelligence. i have NEVER had to submit to such a ridiculous test at any other company that hires CDL holders. it was not like they were questions regarding pre-trip, air brakes, ect. perhaps it's purpose is to see if it will get a reaction from the test taker. in fact i bombed the test with a 40% and they said, the test has nothing to do with your ability to drive a truck so the results dont matter. WHY have it? illogical. i really was insulted and did not care about the outcome. the questions were something like a series of boxes with dots and markings, which was is next the sequence..... WHY.

    as far as the drug test, i know drug test are a required part of this job field, but isnt this supposed to be sent to a lab and regulated somehow?
     
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    ad356 Road Train Member

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    no i didnt burn the bridge, i told him that i have to think about. he said to call him if i really wanted the job. its 14 hour shifts and its an hour drive each way too and from work. im going to explore other options for a few days next week, if i come up dry i will call them.

    i bit my tongue as stupid as the whole process was. im not looking for a job im going to want to quit as soon as i start.
     
  6. IluvCATS

    IluvCATS Road Train Member

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    The aptitude test shows an employer how good candidates are at learning new skills, following directions, comprehension, and general intelligence/competence. Pretty easy. What was your score? :)
     
  7. ad356

    ad356 Road Train Member

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    bad, but the questions were moronic.
     
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    ad356 Road Train Member

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    i have some hands on ability but not book smart, why do you think i got into truck driving lol. they even said the results were irrelevant. why waste the time?
     
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    IluvCATS Road Train Member

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    Maybe they meant irrelevant because they had already made their decision after the drug test? Not sure.
     
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    ad356 Road Train Member

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    well the other guy that was being interviewed was kicked out of the interview and told to leave....... very strange indeed. i think whatever bridge they had with him got burned in a hurry
     
  11. IluvCATS

    IluvCATS Road Train Member

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    Lol omg now that’s funny.
     
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