...that I do not live too far away for the job I applied for? I live in a small town and everyone pretty much drives close to an hour for a job. The job I applied for is only 38 minutes away but he thinks this is too far for me to drive. Is there anyway to get him to understand I will have to drive that if not more for any job I choose?
2007-12-04 07:47:45 · 18 answers · asked by Elphaba 4 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Other - Careers & Employment
All you can do is tell them. Sounds like a guy who looks for reasons NOT to hire people.....which is also why he is probably needing help.
2007-12-04 07:50:20 · answer #1 · answered by Phil M 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I understand your problem - I too am from a small town with the same situation - when I applied for my current job - my employer expressed concern over my drive time, which actually kinda surprised me because I never thought it was a big deal... But anyways - I just told him about all my past jobs/schooling where I had to make the same drive and told him that it was fine for him to check with my past employers to see how often I was missed work... Not once did it ever have to do with the drive!
2007-12-04 15:52:10 · answer #2 · answered by Lee Ann 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
We have several employees where I work who live that far and farther away. The only problem is that if the weather is bad, they are not able to report to work at all, while many of those living closer make it in. It's more difficult to call them in for emergency shifts, too.
And, honestly, if anyone is going to be late, it will be the guy who lives an hour away. Employers worry about that type of thing. Probably the employer has had problems in the past with that very thing. All you can do is ask him to give you a chance to prove you'll be different.
2007-12-04 17:01:00 · answer #3 · answered by leysarob 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you've already been accepted for the job ask the employer to give you a week to prove that you can make it to work on time. I have a coworker that drives an hour to work and one lives in another state over 30 minutes away (our office is 30 minutes close to the state line) & they make it work on time, if not early. If he refuses to hire you based solely on that, he is discriminating and really not giving you a chance. Ask him for a test run that first week and if all goes well, then thats the go-go! Good luck.
2007-12-04 15:53:16 · answer #4 · answered by rob divine 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Let the employer know that you are serious about the job. I suppose they could use that as grounds for job denial but it is weak to say the least. Stay on top of the prospect, call them, ask if they need any info about you,etc. Be polite but persistant.
If everyone drives that far, then let the company know you already do it.
2007-12-04 15:52:00 · answer #5 · answered by jake_deyo 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Let them know your commitment level. Essentially you are selling yourself during an interview. The big question the employer is asking when they are interviewing you is: Why should I hire you above others. You need to convince them that the drive is of no importance because you know your the right person for the position. Give examples of your commitment to other jobs or responsibilities you have had in the past.
If this does not do it, let them know you are willing to relocate, if in fact you can, or would.
2007-12-04 15:55:01 · answer #6 · answered by Uninvisible 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would ask him to give you a 'trial' then you will show him it is not too far and he will keep you on!! Prove it!! I work for Jobcentre Plus and we offer what we call 'work trials' not only does it makes sure the correct person is suited to the right job/ employer, but this would also come up. Good luck.xx
2007-12-05 17:24:35 · answer #7 · answered by AnneShirley03-03-07 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just tell him exactly that. Whilst it is comendable that he appears to care he is not permitted to discount you for the position because of where you live.. this could be seen as a form of discrimination. Tell him that you would be happy to work a trial period and that if you are late during that time you will be happy to leave and find something else even further away
2007-12-04 15:52:46 · answer #8 · answered by shy4atart 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He's either just using that as an excuse...or he's concerned about your ability to get there on time everyday...tell him you are very conscientious and a good planner of your time and very organized...if you really want the job ask for a 2 week trial period to show him you can be counted on..
2007-12-04 15:53:18 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I for one have always sucked with interviews and rarely ever got the job. But i was thinking, as much as i hate lying, maybe you should go so far as to look at apts. over there and show him you're doing so. Maybe you can make him think your moving close.or you could lie. Oh well like i said, i never got the job so don't listen to me. But maybe?
2007-12-04 16:09:56 · answer #10 · answered by jeeni with the light brown hair 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
maybe he wants to be able to call you in and for you to be there faster. maybe he knows that on what you make from this job you can't afford the gas to keep up that commute. i think he can decide he wants to hire people who live closer.
perhaps he has had experience with workers who can't get to work when their car breaks down. happens all the time.
2007-12-04 15:51:29 · answer #11 · answered by Sufi 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋