Response for "Reason for Leaving" in job applications

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by pensive, Apr 20, 2015.

  1. pensive

    pensive Bobtail Member

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    Nope, didn't hit anything. I got my CDL late Feb, and haven't done much with it since then. I did log a few hours with them so I still need to declare that. Initially it was everything (shifting, turning, staying in lane). I haven't driven much so my nerves were getting to me when driving. I started to show improvement with the shifting, turning and backing, but I didn't feel confident enough with such little time given to me to drive on the roads.

    The way I see it is I would probably do better with a company that would put me with a trainer for a few weeks driving with them. The last company I only had two 10 mile trips to show my skills.
     
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  3. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    She said she was in training and didn't clarify if she was training with a CDL or CDL permit.
     
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  4. king Q

    king Q Road Train Member

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    My guess is that they had no problem with your attitude or work ethic.
    They probably were not confident that you would master the driving part in the time they thought useful for them or ever.
    Not being sure they left the door open if you could prove them wrong on someone else's dime.
    Truth is it costs money to train a driver as they are heavy on equipment and risky to boot.
     
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  5. avenger79

    avenger79 Medium Load Member

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    a good neutral response to that question is usually

    "left for better opportunities" or left to explore other opportunities.

    never say they (prev employer) did something wrong. never take compllete blame of it yourself.
     
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  6. rabbiporkchop

    rabbiporkchop Road Train Member

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    negative cash flow
     
  7. mandalorekiller

    mandalorekiller Light Load Member

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    Just dont put "dispatch is an ### and did not know anything" even if its true
     
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  8. pattyj

    pattyj Road Train Member

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    Just tell your next company you need more training.Don't make it sound like its your previous employers fault.They don't wanna hear all that jazz.Be straight forward and to the point.I wanna pursue this career and asking for a second chance.You won't have problems finding a second company.Sometimes it takes more then that for a trainee to finally get qualified.
     
  9. pattyj

    pattyj Road Train Member

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    Ill have to agree with u there,why go back its usually worse then the first time.
     
  10. pattyj

    pattyj Road Train Member

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    Like I said just be honest and as long as your mvr passes you'll get hired.But stay away from companies that have very little training.
     
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  11. Moon_beam

    Moon_beam Heavy Load Member

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    Tell them you need an automatic transmission. Plenty of companies out there going with automatics for this very reason. If you had an automatic you could focus more on right turns and staying in your lane.
     
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