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sharpy28
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11th May 11 at 12:48   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Hi guys, I know theres a few mechanics on here, well im 19 and I'm wanting to start an apprenticeship in mechanics. Im with a college to start with in September, also with a few companies that do the training for apprenticeships, so i can start at any time really. Iv'e been trying to find a gargage for a placement, seems quite hard these days.

Anyway today I called a garage and he seemed quite keen to get me in as soon as possible, got a interview there on Monday, they are a busy garage, so im just wondering if anyone has had a similair interview? And what I should say/do to make sure they stay interested. Im not a complete novice with mechanics, got a bit of knowledge, whats the best way to put this across without trying to sound like i think im awsome

Thanks for any help
sc0ott
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11th May 11 at 13:49   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Wear a suit and tell them the only thing you keep in your wallet is your halfords trade card.
Matty W
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In my 4th year of my apprenticeship with Arnold Clark... youve just got to show that your interested in gaining new skills and keen to learn aswell as work. Don't ask about pay too much.. I can tell you, it'll be shite until your 21. Be genuine with your interviewer, don't force answers and don't be afraid to ask questions ( it shows your keen) . When the interwiew is over, ask for a look round the workshop
sharpy28
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quote:
Originally posted by music1990
In my 4th year of my apprenticeship with Arnold Clark... youve just got to show that your interested in gaining new skills and keen to learn aswell as work. Don't ask about pay too much.. I can tell you, it'll be shite until your 21. Be genuine with your interviewer, don't force answers and don't be afraid to ask questions ( it shows your keen) . When the interwiew is over, ask for a look round the workshop


Thanks matey, and yeah i know wage is shit :/ but its got to be done

MarkSport
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There are a few tools in that trade that you need to know what they look like.

a few are

sky hooks, tartan paint, glass hammer, long weights etc
alan-g-w
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Skin nails as well Mark, always got to remember to ask for four of course
Jamie-C
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Mark I actually started googleing them until I got to a glass hammer then realised your taking the piss
sharpy28
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quote:
Originally posted by MarkSport
There are a few tools in that trade that you need to know what they look like.

a few are

sky hooks, tartan paint, glass hammer, long weights etc



I know all about those mate, in school doing engineering i went for a glass hammer and a long stand!
sharpy28
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Originally posted by Jamie-C
Mark I actually started googleing them until I got to a glass hammer then realised your taking the piss


belton
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11th May 11 at 22:40   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Long stand
Ask how they coped in the recession, if it effected them (say it casually, makes you seem interested in the business sides aswell)
Say you already have experience!
MarkSport
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quote:
Originally posted by sharpy28
quote:
Originally posted by Jamie-C
Mark I actually started googleing them until I got to a glass hammer then realised your taking the piss




Jamie
MarkSport
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quote:
Originally posted by alan-g-w
Skin nails as well Mark, always got to remember to ask for four of course


Corsa_Sport21
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12th May 11 at 16:13   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Funny thing is,a glass hammer actually exists.

Use it to break glass in an emergency.On buses etc.

 
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