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Question 1 of 25 for our truck driver Mock Interview

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Question 1 of 25

How will you cope with being on the road, away from your family?

Staying involved with your family while away from home is key to beating the potential loneliness of the trucker lifestyle. Tell the interviewer that you plan to stay involved with your family while you are away, and share which methods you will use to keep in touch.

Today's technology makes being away from family for long periods much more comfortable than in years past. You might video chat with your family when you are on break, or maybe you send text messages from time to time. With your smartphone, your spouse may send you pictures from home during the day to keep you in the loop on what your family is doing. You might set a goal to send an encouraging message to your spouse each day.

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  • 1. How will you cope with being on the road, away from your family?

      How to Answer

      Staying involved with your family while away from home is key to beating the potential loneliness of the trucker lifestyle. Tell the interviewer that you plan to stay involved with your family while you are away, and share which methods you will use to keep in touch.

      Today's technology makes being away from family for long periods much more comfortable than in years past. You might video chat with your family when you are on break, or maybe you send text messages from time to time. With your smartphone, your spouse may send you pictures from home during the day to keep you in the loop on what your family is doing. You might set a goal to send an encouraging message to your spouse each day.

      Written by Rachelle Enns on December 17th, 2018

      1st Answer Example

      "I realize that it's a lot to ask of my family when I am away for days or weeks at a time. One thing that I try to remember is that they are only a phone call away. Before I tuck in for the night, I call my spouse on Facetime, and we get caught up on our days. I have been in this lifestyle for so many years now that we have established a routine which works well for us."

      Written by Rachelle Enns on December 17th, 2018

      2nd Answer Example

      "Although I have not spent more than ten days away from my family, we are well prepared for the fact that I could be away for a couple of weeks at a time, in this new role. We have worked hard to establish a system that works well for us. This system includes touching base each morning and every night, to catch each other up on our days. It is not always easy, but I dedicate myself to my work as a driver."

      Written by Rachelle Enns on December 17th, 2018