Profile For William F.

I'm about to start my journey in the trucking industry, but the Better Jobs program, a government initiative, requires me to find three truckers to answer some questions so I can better understand the field. I’m honestly at a loss for where to find these truckers since the program doesn’t provide any connections, you’re just expected to find three people on your own. This is literally the last step of my application.

The questions are simple and only require short responses. I’ve listed them below, and if you’re willing to help, I’ll provide a Google Form link where you can answer them privately.

I understand some people might hesitate to give their name, especially in connection with their organization. So feel free to use whatever name you’re comfortable with, the application only asks for a "name" not your "legal name".

I will update this post once I have found 3 people and thank you, I'm genuinely trying to start a new career and I've never once thought of trucking as a career before but it ticks all my boxes as my personality and life style fits right on hand and after watching months of trucking videos and vlogs, I feel excited for this new journey.

Google Form link: https://forms.gle/SgLhvQHvHXaYVVd26

General Information:

1. Name of Organization 2. Location of Organization 3. Your Name 4. Current Position 5. Position Applied For

Education and Training Requirements:

6. What are the education requirements for this position? 7. Are there any certifications needed? If yes, which ones? 8. How do employers in this industry view graduating from a public college vs. a private college? 9. If I complete this training and if you had a job open, would you consider me seriously as a qualified candidate? 10. What kind of work/internship experience would employers look for in a job applicant? 11. How can a person obtain this work experience? 12. Which professional journals and organizations would help me learn more about this field?

About the Job:

13. What are the main or most important personal characteristics/soft skills required for success in the field? 14. What are the employment prospects in this geographic area (e.g., Toronto)? 15. What's your sense of the future outlook for this occupation? 16. What is the salary range for an entry-level position in this field with my background and experience? 17. What do you like most/least about the work? 18. What is a typical day on the job for you like? 19. What advice would you give to someone who wants to get started in this industry?

Optional Questions:

20. What level (if any) of technical skills are required for this job? 21. What is the career growth/path like in this field of work? 22. What are the downsides/challenges related to the profession? 23. Does volunteering experience count/help in finding a job in this field? 24. How would one go about looking for jobs in this field? Are there any specific websites or associations where the jobs are advertised? 25. Is there anything else you would like to share with/inform me?

That's it! If you can help out, that'd be great and thank you again.

That's strange, the format doesn't allow me to write the list of questions on a new line, just follow the link to see it more clearly I guess.