Can the fact I don't drive cost me a job, whether driving has anything to do with the job or not.?

Question

When I had my Tesco interview, when walking up to where my interview was gonna take place, the bloke who was gonna interview me asked whether I was driving or not, I said no, and he was like, "why not etc", and I told him I couldn't afford to buy a car or insure it.
Whether I had a car or not, had nothing to do with the job I was being interviewed for.

Answer 1

In a big shop like Tesco's which employs loads of people all the time then yes, the fact that you don't drive can be a problem.

FLEXIBILITY is one of the most important things in retail, and bigger the shop, the more people they hire, which means they can be more fussy.

If you drive, it makes you more flexible and you can get to the place quicker and easier. Where I live, buses don't tend to run on bank holidays and sundays.

It doesn't really help the further you live away from the place.

If you have a car, then the employer could call you at the last minute and say that they need you for if someone ain't in or has to go early so you could cover their shift, but you can't necessarily do that if you rely on public transport.

One thing you could say to show flexibility is to say that you can get lifts on the odd occasion if you need.

Answer 2

If the job you are applying for would involve driving then yes it would. If you have a driving licence and are able to drive but don't own a car shouldn't affect things though.



However it can be a consideration. They may have concerns about how you would get to work at times when public transport isn't exactly abundant, for example. But it shouldn't cost you a job if you explain you have thought about it and planned for it. Besides there are many valid reasons why people don't drive.



I guess also that why they asked why not is simply because often most people have thier own car these days. It is a bit of a talking point when you come across someone who doesn't. They will also be asking this in case you have been banned or anything.

Answer 3

Yes, as you've already found out, not having a car can cost you getting a job. But don't worry, keep looking for a job, and try to find on closer to home. Or.. try to work from home if possible. Or, try to find an employer that's not so tight-a$$ed...

Answer 4

If you have a reliable way to get to work then let them know.

Having a car or not shouldn't lessen your chances of getting a job. I know a few people I work with take the bus and manage to get to work on time.

You couldn't afford the insurance which is partially why you're applying for the job.

Answer 5

Some jobs prefer you drive, but you'l never be driving in those jobs, so it's sort of stupid to require you to have a driver's license.

Answer 6

Not everyone can afford a car and some don't want a car due to the financial parts. I myself take the city bus to and from work and have no problem doing so.

Answer 7

He probably wanted to check you could get into work on time, and often in a big shop like Tesco they like you to late evenings or very early mornings (like 5 or 6am) which you can't really do if you rely on public transport like me, where I live the first bus isn't until after 7am.

Answer 8

Yes. Employers want people who have a dependable way to get to work. If you need to depend on anything other than yourself, some employers will hesitate to hire you. The further away from the job you are, the more likely that would happen.

Answer 9

Being a car driver isn't a protected category (which would include race, gender, sexuality etc.) so he can legally discriminate against you on those grounds. Although LOL if he thinks you can afford to insure and run a car on Tesco wages.

Answer 10

unless your job will involve the use of your private car, this should have nothing to do with your getting the job

if you can get to and from work it is none of the employer's business how you are doing it

Answer 11

Yes

Answer 12

If there is reliable mass transit in your area, it should not be a problem. If there is driving to be done on the job, you may have to learn.

Answer 13

No he probably though u were some punk teenager who would slack off and always be late for work which is why he taunted you. There are millions of adults who take the subway and take the bus to work. Do u seriosly think everyone taking the subway is either unemployed or going to school?

Answer 14

Yes.

Employers regularly reject our applicants if we can show them that they are able to get to work on time.

Not having a car is only an issue if there is no other reliable way of you getting to work.

Best that you allay their fears by explaining how you would get to work.

Answer 15

H was probably concerned how you'd get to work regularly and on time.

Answer 16

Yes.



95 percent of jobs will reject anyone and everyone who does not drive. They want us to get to work, and get there on time.



And then, some jobs require us to have a car, or to have a commercial license to drive their vehicle.

Answer 17

Find a job closer or that you can take the bus or subway (if there is one). Do you have a friend available? When you get paid you can pay gas money.

Answer 18

Not if nobody minds having somebody better valued to drive.

The cliche is: Last hired is first fired.

Answer 19

No it cannot, not every Tesco worker drives to work. He just wanted to know how you would get to work and home again if you were on early or late shifts.

Answer 20

If they feel you can't get to the job/work - you bet it can.

Answer 21

H was probably concerned how you'd get to work regularly and on time.

Answer 22

Yes can cost you job.

Answer 23

They want to know if you can GET to your job every day.

Answer 24

perhaps he just wanted to be reasonably certain you could get to work reliably and on time

Answer 25

yes

Answer 26

how are gonna do a late night shift if there aint any buses?

Answer 27

possibly, but all it really means is can you work on early and late shifts

Answer 28

tary and tray

Answer 29

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