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360baby

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20 plus years experience they want? I only have 16.
Most of the hires are 45 and up? I'm only 39.
On paper I probably don't stack up against the 20 year older vets. But the interview is where I would excel. My honesty and integrity would definitely score huge. along with my personality, command of the English language. If I could just make it to the interview stage they would see that I "get it". Just have to get over the "other drivers have better credentials on paper" hurdle.
 
If I hadn't of screwed up, I had a job with Wal-Mart in 2012. I screwed up on my app and didn't list a ticket I did beat, but was still being listed on my record(LONG STORY).

I was was 34 with only 12 years driving experience. And 6 months ago I was called for another interview at a different DC. I ended up turning that interview down because I wanted to see what was going to happen with my current employer (ABF).

I do plan on re-applying though.

Don't feel disencouraged.
 
Stoney said:
If I hadn't of screwed up, I had a job with Wal-Mart in 2012. I screwed up on my app and didn't list a ticket I did beat, but was still being listed on my record(LONG STORY).

I was was 34 with only 12 years driving experience. And 6 months ago I was called for another interview at a different DC. I ended up turning that interview down because I wanted to see what was going to happen with my current employer (ABF).

I do plan on re-applying though.

Don't feel disencouraged.
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Damn that's rough. To be that close and get denied.
 
360baby said:
Damn that's rough. To be that close and get denied.
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Ya, but it was a blessing in disguise. Some things happened in my personal life that I needed to home for.

But I'm ready now. And I'm very confident I'll get another chance.
 
Stoney said:
Ya, but it was a blessing in disguise. Some things happened in my personal life that I needed to home for.

But I'm ready now. And I'm very confident I'll get another chance.
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Well you have the right attitude. I'm gonna wish you the best of luck. They wanted you before, they'll want you again.
 
Walmart is having a hard time finding drivers that meet their standards..16 years more than qualifies...If you put your app in, I will bet you money, you will get an interview within a few months...
360baby said:
20 plus years experience they want? I only have 16.
Most of the hires are 45 and up? I'm only 39.
On paper I probably don't stack up against the 20 year older vets. But the interview is where I would excel. My honesty and integrity would definitely score huge. along with my personality, command of the English language. If I could just make it to the interview stage they would see that I "get it". Just have to get over the "other drivers have better credentials on paper" hurdle.
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Richard Herbert said:
Walmart is having a hard time finding drivers that meet their standards..16 years more than qualifies...If you put your app in, I will bet you money, you will get an interview within a few months...
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Well I appreciate your confidence. I feel better today about it. Maybe my diligence will pay off. I have a feeling it will be worth it.
 
Your time looks fine to me.

The thing is, don't get discouraged. This is a process, and there is no way to rush it. If you don't get it this time, keep trying. A lot of drivers will be retiring within the next few years, so there are going to be more openings than usual.
 
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