Why is it so hard to find a CDL class A job?
358172
He should move to Florida.  There are jobs for Class A license holders all over down here.  Many firms will train someone, even if they are just holding a Class A permit.  Since your fiance has his Class A license, he should be able to find something pretty readily, depending on his driving record.\n\nHe will need to convert his SC CDL to a Florida CDL when he gets here though.  He will need to bring the license and his social security card to a Florida drivers license office, pass the eye test and pay $50 plus $5 for each endorsement he has, if any.  Good luck to you both.
906832
I hate to say it, but the number one thing that corporate recruiters are looking for is not the person that has the highest grades...it is rather that they are looking for those persons that will best achieve the strategic fit of the corporation.
249512
Our federal government is looking for tens of thousands of people right now, today. NO, it is not hard to find a job. It may be hard to find the right job for you at the right pay. Me? I could get paid for answering these questions all day and I would be perfectly happy. (Yahoo! Hint Hint)
1030610
I went to Swift back in January for six weeks. They hire after you get the CDL. Pretty decent.
168487
Unfortunately, that is where our society is heading.  Completely service based, and as such, they expect a certain type of "qualifications"... The better question is, why would someone with a BA/BS apply for a job like this?\n\nBut maybe, this is just a "type-o" of sorts.. meaning it's information that goes out on every job posting from the company, sure you don't really need a college degree but hey doesn't hurt..... dunno just a few thoughts off the top of my head.
1096951
I have had more trouble than sucess with employment sites such as monster.com or careerbuilder.com.\n\nThese sites just seem to get me a lot of unwanted phone calls and emails.  Primarily these contacts are made by recruiters who I would rather not deal with.  I also get a lot of spam from other smaller career websites in the field of interest. \n\nThe only thing that I have found helpful is searching for positions on http://www.craigslist.org/ (be sure to choose your city) and utilizing the search capabilities of my local newspaper's classified ads.\n\nGood Luck!
216076
You only have to attend class 80% of the time?!  Good luck in finding a boss who is that understanding.
801721
It took me that long to get help too. I think that the workers that are floating around don't really know what they're doing, and if you want someone to mix a gallon of paint for you, you need to find the one person in the store who is qualified to run the mixer...and he's usually out back somewhere, having a smoke and grumbling about being underpaid......\n\nStores like Walmart give the illusion of helpfulness, but really they're just a pain in the ass.
126570
Just keep trying. Sometimes is just a numbers game. You can do everything right and they still don't pick you. Also, they could have chosen the other person even before you interviewed. I ran into this alot last time I was looking for work. Hang in there. Good luck!
287101
Have you checked the classified ads in your local newspaper? Don't just look for jobs there. Check to see if there are any employment agencies. Look in the yellow pages of your phone book as well. Call these places when you find them and see if they offer help like working up a resume for you. Go to these places and see if they have a Job Board posted with any available jobs. Make sure you are as clean and neatly dressed as possible when you approach anyone about a job. The better you look the more apt they will be to help you. Talk to the people at these places and ask if they have a program that hires young people with no work experience through government subsidies. Perhaps you know someone who would hire you if they could afford to. If there is a program they qualify for with money to pay part of your wages they could hire you! It's a long shot I know. If you are still in school, talk to a counsellor and see if there are any student jobs you might qualify for through a program that the school is running in their business classes or something. If you attend church, talk to your minister. Talk to a trusted adult friend. Put an ad in the paper yourself asking for work! Go, go, go! You can do this! If you can bring yourself to walk into a business and ask to talk to the manager, tell him/her you are looking for work and ask if they have anything available. They can only say no (not kill you), and they might say yes! Keep on going and keep trying until you land something. Good luck to you!
494903
There are a lot of jobs that are less desirable for the college grads.  Often, these are physically demanding, or perhaps somewhat dangerous jobs.  like: police, fireman, military, trucker, oil rig worker, coal miner, fisherman etc.  All paid very well.
224222
yes i been at job corp . It was most boring experience i ever had.  Their was ton people their. The places i wanted to stop and talk a long line . We had to hurry and get back to school so it was waste of half day.
372459
If there were no truck drivers how would food get to the store? How would anything you buy anywhere get there? Truck driving is a hard job, you have to get a CDL license,hours on the road causes health problems, long hours, low pay,heavy lifting,and putting up with inconsiderate drivers to boot! And that's just the beginning of it...\nI appreciate truck drivers because I know how hard they work,how many hours they stay away from their families and they do it all so people can buy things!\nIf I see a trucker trying to come around a corner I make sure I stop so he has plenty of room which usually gets horns honking ... most of the time the trucker acknowledges you for it, so it's worth the honking.We should all be very considerate of our truckers.\nThey are a part of our everyday life more than people realize!
940806
No doubt it is competitive world. But, now, any body with a dint of hard work and a little bit of intelligence is able to get a job. It is a question of enterprise and confidence. Gone are the days , when you needed some one to push you into some organisation and get you a job. Things are quite rosy, in the job market, for those who seek jobs.
678721
Go to College and take the Certification tests, get your slips and then apply for a position. I have 20 of them myself, but so does a lot of other Americans. You can't get  hired without the certificates anymore, there is a lot of competition.
994759
Contact any trucking company dealing with this and ask them if they are hiring for a driver or loading boy.  Maybe you would be lucky enough to get hired there.  Do you know why people build good credit?  So when they want to open their own business and don't have any down payment money their good credit vouches that they are dependable and can be accounted for.  If you don't have neither the money or the credit-who do you think will trust you even with one dollar? That is why they keep saying-pay your bills on time and never be late, you will need your good credit some day.   Well, apparently you thought that it was some kind of a joke ah!
536197
Nothing in life is ever really EASY.  Finding your perfect job is very difficult, but finding SOME job is very possible as long as you have a good attitude and can communicate well.  There are a lot of jobs in construction and agriculture and fast food and other areas that are usually available, as long as the person is dependable.  But it takes much time and work to move up to a great job.