It does help to be proactive. With so many companies looking for drivers, the scales have been tipped to the point that potential drivers, myself included, interview the company instead of the opposite. We all know that there are very few occupations where this is the case.
I suggest that any potential new driver do ALOT of research before you choose a company. BUT, once you do choose a company, go after that job just like you would any other job. You've decided that you want to work for them, make damn sure you don't fall between the cracks! You never know who might be getting that application, whether you send it in the mail, fax or email. That person may be a new recruiter who won't make it two weeks before they get axed for not doing their job, but they can still screw up your chance of getting the job that YOU wanted. Everyone has bad days...every company has bad employees. Don't take the chance on these things effecting your next career! You make the move and see to it that they look at you!
I may have a different mindset than others, but by the time I sent in my application, I knew who I wanted to work for. I sent off ONE application and chased it till they hired me. It took about 2 days start to finish for me. I asked my recruiter to expedite the process as quickly as possible and she did. I called 2 or 3 times to see if they needed anything else for employment or background information...two of those calls, she said yes! I got the information together as quickly as possible and faxed it in. Don't get me wrong, they could have done this, but it would have taken time. I had time and the ability to make it work FAST..so that's what I did. Preparation, persistence and follow up are always the keys to success in any job or pursuit. Once I decided that I wanted to be a driver...and with who...I went after that job just like any other job I've wanted...with everything I had.
Good Luck!
Arky
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