Question on joining Swift

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  1. dekeons

    dekeons Bobtail Member

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    I am wondering how long it normally takes after you apply on the Swift website before they call you. Also do they hire people who have long unemployments, everything else is perfect. I am applying to be a student if that makes a difference.
     
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    With me it was the next day.
     
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    Like the next business day. They got me in orientation like in 3 days
     
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    The second you send the application you'll get fifty phone calls. :biggrin_25525:
     
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    dekeons Bobtail Member

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    I sent the app on tuesday evening and have not had callback or email. Should I call them, or is the long term employment gap just a no go for them?
     
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    Depends how long. If it's under 6 months you'll be ok. Wait you applied Tuesday ? You should definitely call them and see what's up.. I remember my dad applied one day and got called within minutes. But he has 20 yrs of experience and no gaps
     
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    They called me about a half hour later.
     
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    I had a 1.5 yr employment gap, wasnt an issue for me....
     
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    Several years ago, filled in my name,address and number.Clicked next page and had a recruiter on the horn requesting to speak with Mr. Shaggy.
    It was little after noon on a friday, told the excited fella think about it over the weekend. Never called him back. Not sure why at the time, nothing against Swift Think I had a better offer for local work.

    OP: Send out several apps to several companies. see who has the better options for you. Maybe swift who knows. Good luck and keep us updated.
     
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    If you had put your location in your profile I could give you the number to the recruiter in your area. The recruiter who may have been on vacation last week...