Have you thought about a career path in the automotive industry, but wasn’t sure if it was the right fit for you? If you have a passion for working with your hands and love to problem solve, automotive technician could be the perfect career. We’ve compiled the top eight reasons you should become an automotive
Not only is a job interview a time for the shop to get to know the technician/mechanic and assess their skillset, but it’s also an opportunity for the technicians to determine if the shop is a good place to work. Asking your interviewer questions is incredibly important. Not only does it show you’re interested in
When starting a career as an auto or diesel technician, you might gain a general sense of the field through YouTube videos, blogs, and podcasts. However, these resources only scratch the surface. With 79% of technicians having considered leaving the industry, it’s clear people who are interested in pursuing a career as a technician need
We are often asked, what should a technician wear to a job interview? There are many opinions on this subject, some of which we will highlight below. However, we advise technicians to err on the side of caution and “dress up.” It is far better to be overdressed than it is to be underdressed. What
From my rather short time as an actual technician, I remember being somewhat frustrated by the lack of clarity on where my career was headed. It really wasn't a topic of conversation that was had regularly, and it felt like a really awkward question to bring up to management. Now that I've been on both
Dear Technicians, I wanted to write a note directly to all of you. First off, I want to tell you how much I respect each and every one of you. I feel like you are constantly being misunderstood by the industry. I get the feeling that this causes a bunch of frustration — enough frustration
