Question for those who made it

Hey all.

Question for those who managed to get a job in speedy time or got a job full stop :stuck_out_tongue:

I have now since my category C in December and also category C+E last month tried to get a job, sent CV’s to countless Companies via E-Mail, in person and enquiries over the phone for jobs, now as alot of you I have had the reason “No Experience” but also alot of no replies, and some just saying no jobs, the only breakthrough to an interview I had was again a downer due to no experience.

Now to the question to the drivers who managed to find work. Is it something I am not doing or doing wrong? Or is it just right place at the right time?

Thanks

Gareth

I think right place right time has a hell of a lot to do with it TBH, in my case as I put on my thread I did one good day for a local firm via an agency which has led to an interview tomorrow morning.

I’m not saying I’m going to be offered a job and not counting my chickens but I’ll go in there and give it my best shot. I’ve not technically “made it” yet but I’m a step closer.

AndyH71:
I think right place right time has a hell of a lot to do with it TBH, in my case as I put on my thread I did one good day for a local firm via an agency which has led to an interview tomorrow morning.

I’m not saying I’m going to be offered a job and not counting my chickens but I’ll go in there and give it my best shot. I’ve not technically “made it” yet but I’m a step closer.

Nice one.

Good luck for tomorrow mate :slight_smile:

Just Keep Goin Mate …Like Andy found out it pays to start with an agent that gives you a chance to meet people also it gives you a chance to try all types of transport jobs ie Multi Drop .pallet ,curtain side ,box ,
ect and its a great way to get the expeariance …I like the variety of agency work …so im in no mad rush to go full time … I started on 7.5 ton APRIL last yrs passed my C July and as soon as my licence came back I was on C work and pay then in Feb I passed CE and again moved up and have done a couple of night trunk jobs but its a start . just keep trying mate dont get diss heartened :laughing: and good luck :smiley:
Also Andy good luck for tomorrow :laughing:

Thanks, I will deffo keep going.

Only problem for me with agency is that they don’t always guarantee full time work, at the moment I am in full time employment doing a crap job, but it pays my bills, I work 7 on and 7 off and was hoping to get agency experience on my week off, but not allowed due to Working hours etc… So kinda stuck, its either find a full time job with a company or take the risk and go agency, also hope I get full time hours whilst doing this.

Really dunno what to do, just want to start driving :frowning:

Gareth,

Rather than hijack your post I have posted seperately on what I did. Hope you find it of some help.

Alan

Gazza7682:
Thanks, I will deffo keep going.

Only problem for me with agency is that they don’t always guarantee full time work, at the moment I am in full time employment doing a crap job, but it pays my bills, I work 7 on and 7 off and was hoping to get agency experience on my week off, but not allowed due to Working hours etc… So kinda stuck, its either find a full time job with a company or take the risk and go agency, also hope I get full time hours whilst doing this.

Really dunno what to do, just want to start driving :frowning:

What are you working at now and what hours are you doing there? And who is telling you that you’re not allowed?

44 Tonne Ton:

Gazza7682:
Thanks, I will deffo keep going.

Only problem for me with agency is that they don’t always guarantee full time work, at the moment I am in full time employment doing a crap job, but it pays my bills, I work 7 on and 7 off and was hoping to get agency experience on my week off, but not allowed due to Working hours etc… So kinda stuck, its either find a full time job with a company or take the risk and go agency, also hope I get full time hours whilst doing this.

Really dunno what to do, just want to start driving :frowning:

What are you working at now and what hours are you doing there? And who is telling you that you’re not allowed?

Agency told me I couldn’t, working as a German Speaking Customer Service advisor (which I really want to leave to drive) at the moment doing 11.5 Hours a day which is 80.5 Hours in the 7 days.

Go to another agency and lie.

44 Tonne Ton:
Go to another agency and lie.

:laughing: Good Idea