Dollar Rent-a-Car Hiring Overview For 2023

Is Dollar Rent-a-Car on the Ban the Box list?

Is anyone doing anything to make sure former felons get a fair chance when they apply for jobs? If you’ve asked this question, you’re not alone. Yes, there are people trying to make sure former offenders get a fair chance when applying for jobs.

Ban the Box seeks to remove questions about felony convictions from application forms. Some companies have gone even further and pledged to consider applicants based on their qualifications, not their conviction records. These businesses have signed the Fair Chance Business Pledge.

Is Dollar Rent-a-Car on the list of companies supporting these initiatives? We were not able to find their name listed in connection with either group. However, the statement they shared with us appears to be in-line with the goals of these efforts.

Does Dollar Rent-a-Car have special programs for hiring felons?

Dollar Rent-a-Car doesn’t appear to have a special program in place for hiring former felons. As we said above, this doesn’t mean they won’t hire people with records. It just means they don’t have a specific program in place for recruiting and training former offenders.

What are the odds someone with a felony will get hired?

The information we found indicates you have an average chance of getting hired at Dollar Rent-a-Car with a felony. Their statement shows they’re willing to give people who’ve made mistakes in their past a fair chance. However, you’ll still have to show them you have the right skills for the job. We’ll discuss how you can do that in the next couple of sections.

What are some entry-level jobs?

Here are some of the entry-level jobs you might find at a Dollar Rent-a-Car location near you:

• Vehicle Service Attendant: Clean cars when they’re returned so they look great for the next customer.
• Counter Experience Representative: Greet customers, help them find the car they’re looking for, run the computer and accept payments.

Some essential skills for these positions are teamwork, attention to detail and flexibility. Chances are you’ve had jobs that required similar skills, so be sure to mention these positions in your interview.

Tips to get hired here with a felony

How does Dollar Rent-a-Car hire felons? They look at your background and your qualifications. That said, here’s how to get a job at Dollar Rent-a-Car with a record:

• Be open about what you’re doing to better yourself. You need to be honest about your mistakes, but you can also tell them about how you’ve changed.
• Dress to impress whenever you’re going to be face-to-face with someone. Wear clothes that send the message that you’ve cleaned up your act.
• Bring a good-looking resume. If you need help putting one together, talk to your local Career Center.
• Get there a little early. Being ready to go when they call you for your interview makes a great first impression.
• Mention experience that qualifies you for the job. If you have any relevant job experience, share it with them on your application and in your interview.
• Be confident. You’re applying for a job here because you believe you’re the person they’re looking for. Communicate that by being direct and maintaining eye contact.
• Keep it clean. Don’t use bad language or go into unnecessary details about your offense. (Not everyone needs to know everything).
• Be friendly and polite. They believe the person they’re interviewing is the person that will be coming into work each day. Show them you’re the type of person they want representing their company.
• Emphasize your attention to detail. No matter which position you apply for, attention to detail is extremely important here. Mention it as one of your skills.
• Be enthusiastic. Let them know you’re excited about this job, and you’re willing to work for it!
• If you know someone who works here, ask them to put in a good word for you. This will go a long way in helping you get your foot in the door.

Everything we’ve read says they do background checks. Their statement says they compare your application information to that found in the background check. Don’t let this scare you off, just be honest. Check out the information below to see what might show up in their check.

Here’s what you need to know about background checks:

Different states have different standards when it comes to background checks. Some states only reveal information for the past six years, while others will show your entire record. The lists below will help you know what employers will see when they check on your background.

These states don’t include offenses which are over seven years old in their background check results:

• California
• Colorado*
• Kansas*
• Maryland*
• Massachusetts
• Montana
• Nevada
• New Hampshire*
• New York*
• Texas*
• Washington*

(* sometimes certain pay or salary bracket positions require one.)

There are also some states which don’t consider court cases were you were found not guilty. Here are the states which are currently on this list:

• Alaska
• California
• Hawaii
• Indiana
• Kentucky
• Massachusetts
• Michigan
• New York

There are still some states that bring up your entire record when conducting background checks. If you live in one of these states, your potential employer will be able to view any legal issues in your past:

• Alabama
• Arizona
• Arkansas
• Connecticut
• DC
• Delaware
• Florida
• Idaho
• Indiana
• Iowa
• Louisiana
• Maine
• Mississippi
• Missouri
• Nebraska
• New Jersey
• North Carolina
• North Dakota
• Ohio
• Oregon
• Rhode Island
• South Carolina
• Tennessee
• Utah
• Vermont
• Virginia
• West Virginia
• Wisconsin
• Wyoming

Company ratings

Before we share this information, know that unhappy employees are often the most vocal people placing reviews online. With that being said, here’s some information we found about Dollar Rent-a-Car on glassdoor.com.

Their overall rating from current and former employees is 2.8 out of 5 stars. Not a perfect score, but it could definitely be worse. Two out of every five employees said they would recommend Dollar Rent-a-Car to their friends.

As you can see, the reviews from employees go to both extremes. Some people say it’s a “great opportunity,” while others say it’s “awful.” Like most jobs, it’ll probably end up being what you make of it.

What felonies Dollar Rent-a-Car will not hire

The company didn’t tell us a specific no on this one. They’ve mentioned charges that make it harder to get employment, and we’ve listed them below.

What felony convictions might have a hard time getting hired here?

Charges which might impact your chances of getting hired here are:

• Any charge involving misuse of a vehicle. Theft of a vehicle, vehicular manslaughter, hit and run offenses, DUI and similar charges.
• Charges which involve theft of money or property.
• Charges involving the misuse of a computer (for those considering the Counter Experience Representative position).

Does Dollar Rent-a-Car hire sex offenders?

Great question! Unfortunately, they haven’t come out to tell us or the internet. No employee has been able to confirm this, either.

Does Dollar Rent-a-Car drug test?

Yes. This statement is included in the majority of their online job postings:

Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group is a Drug-Free Workplace. All employment is contingent on successful completion of drug and background screening.

Obviously they take this very seriously, so be sure you do as well. It’s clear they will have you go through a drug test before starting. It’s also possible they will do random drug tests after you’re hired as well. If drugs have been a struggle for you, be sure to take steps to stay clean.

Have you applied for a job or worked here? Share your experiences!

That’s our detailed look at how to get a job at Dollar Rent-a-Car. Do you have any questions we didn’t address?

Have you worked for Dollar Rent-a-Car with a felony? What additional advice would you offer?

Good luck in your job search!