Why are they asking for a resume?
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Tennesseahawk
Veteran Expediter
Been done woke up, there, Col. No one answered my question. Why would they make it mandatory? And if resumes separated the cream from the milk, what is supposed to separate them from now on? Jes tryin to get ppl to tink, is all.
Tennesseahawk
Veteran Expediter
HI JIM!!!
Ah... I was going to say something about contractors, turnaround, and a few other things; but I've said enough on the issue. Dave said it best. Time for bed.
Hear that, Col? I AM asleep now.
I have to admit that having a resume does assist with the required previous employment verifications.
Resumes do differ - JimBob that pays $35 to have a resume professionally produced will still appear to be that $35 per hour steering wheel holder, while the best driver/contractors will shine. The steering wheel holders generally have numerous jobs in a short period of time, and the quality driver/contractor will generally have a more stable work history. If reasons for leaving a company are listed on the resume or application, you will generally find the wheel holder changed positions because of some minor issue he or she had with the company, or was terminated.
Personal interviews, or even the recruiting call conversation will be a good indicator of that person's disposition - positive or negative.
Wheel holders will generally ask the common questions - how many miles?, how much money? and then continue by stating a list of demands or restrictions, all of which reduce those miles or dollars.
The driver/contractors that shine will ask many of the same questions, but will follow up with statement like "my operating costs per mile are....", "I have been available X number of days in the past year", "my accepetance rate is..." and so on.
Positive attitudes prevail.
Thanks,
HotFr8Recruiter
Resumes do differ - JimBob that pays $35 to have a resume professionally produced will still appear to be that $35 per hour steering wheel holder, while the best driver/contractors will shine. The steering wheel holders generally have numerous jobs in a short period of time, and the quality driver/contractor will generally have a more stable work history. If reasons for leaving a company are listed on the resume or application, you will generally find the wheel holder changed positions because of some minor issue he or she had with the company, or was terminated.
Personal interviews, or even the recruiting call conversation will be a good indicator of that person's disposition - positive or negative.
Wheel holders will generally ask the common questions - how many miles?, how much money? and then continue by stating a list of demands or restrictions, all of which reduce those miles or dollars.
The driver/contractors that shine will ask many of the same questions, but will follow up with statement like "my operating costs per mile are....", "I have been available X number of days in the past year", "my accepetance rate is..." and so on.
Positive attitudes prevail.
Thanks,
HotFr8Recruiter
greg334
Veteran Expediter
Thank you.
I am not saying it is not a time saver, but really what matters is not what is written on paper but the performance of the person, which can't always show up on the resume.
In my experience, the resiume is a very small part, I don't look at them as a real introduction of the person, that comes when I talk to them. Even some of the best resumes I have seen are from the most incompetent people I ever met.
You look at my resume, it is got a lot of stuff on it and nothing on my resume shows the person reading that I am capable to handle a truck or know a lot about this profession or for that matter shows the attitude I have.
You can not read attitudes in a resume.
When you meet/talk/email back and forth (in other words some sort of interaction) brings out the attitude of the person. The above quote matters, resumes do not reflect attitude because a lot of them are professional 'authored' and reflects the professional, not the person - if that makes sense.
S
sampledriver
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A Resume also commonly known as a Curriculum Vitae, is an organized document describing one’s self followed by a person’s relevant job experiences, education, achievements, awards & rewards gained.
You can find some sample Driver resume over here
Sample Driver Resume.
A resume generally states one's contact information, career objective, relevant experience and education. If a fleet owner is asking for a resume, he or she is probably interested in knowing that information without having to interview you or provide you with an application to complete and return to get that information.
See this sample resume for a truck driver.
A resume is an introductory tool. It distinguishes you from others who may be seeking the same position but do not have a resume.
Looking at another way, if you don't have a resume, those who do will have the edge in the eyes of someone who asks his or her applicants for a resume.[/QUOTE]
You can find some sample Driver resume over here
Sample Driver Resume.
A resume generally states one's contact information, career objective, relevant experience and education. If a fleet owner is asking for a resume, he or she is probably interested in knowing that information without having to interview you or provide you with an application to complete and return to get that information.
See this sample resume for a truck driver.
A resume is an introductory tool. It distinguishes you from others who may be seeking the same position but do not have a resume.
Looking at another way, if you don't have a resume, those who do will have the edge in the eyes of someone who asks his or her applicants for a resume.[/QUOTE]