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smokeybob9
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May 1, 2010, 2:38 PM
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Hey, i just found this site and figured some of you guys can help. I just finished college for this year and am trying to get a job for the summer. Well I got an interview with a Valvoline Instant Oil Change location.
My question is now, what to wear? ha...I've had interviews before and typically got out the old dress shirt and pants, but I thought that might be too much overkill for a auto shop. So I was thinking instead just wearing a polo shirt, and a nice pair of jeans.
If you were a general manager at your shop and a potential employee came in wearing that what would you think?
Any advice will be appreciated!
Thanks Guys!
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Hammer Time
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May 1, 2010, 2:47 PM
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That's a good idea. You don't want them to think your afraid to get your hands dirty but look presentable to a customer.
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nickwarner
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May 1, 2010, 3:20 PM
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HT owns a shop, so he would know what he's looking for. Definately clean but not formal clothing. The outfit you mentioned would work well. Be well organized with any certifications you have and be straightforward as to your level of experience in different areas. If you are very good at electrical, say so. But if you aren't very good at diagnostics and would need to be working alongside an experienced tech let them know. Most shops are willing to work with a tech to teach him if they think he's a good candidate. Its all part of learning. Work ethic and motivation are the biggest things they look at. Unlike job skills, they aren't something you can teach someone.
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Hammer Time
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May 1, 2010, 3:24 PM
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Nick,
This is a 10 minute oil change shop. I doubt it's going to get too technical but a good work ethic, desire to learn and clean cut appearance will go a long way in impressing them.
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Sidom
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May 1, 2010, 6:04 PM
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Sounds like you have the right idea.
The only advise I will offer on the clothes is make sure it's something you don't mind getting dirty. You don't see it to much now adays but before it was not uncommon at all for an SM to ask a potenial new hire to do something basic just to see how he handled himself. If the prospect passed because he didn't want to ruin the clothes he was wearing was never a good thing....
A good rule of thumb in the automotive world is show up ready to work and even if you think you will only be there for 10 or 15 minutes, have at least 2 or 3 hrs free in case they want you to fill out paper work, go take a test, anything......
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smokeybob9
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May 2, 2010, 5:36 PM
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Alright thanks for the help guys, sounds like i had the right idea. Thanks.
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nickwarner
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May 2, 2010, 11:23 PM
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guess I didn't read it well enough HT. Maybe more proof I need a day off. Not hard to get into a quickie lube and if this guy puts that much ambition into getting the job he's a shoe in for sure. Best luck to you my man, you'll do well and hope all goes well
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alienshadow
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May 4, 2010, 6:17 AM
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I own my own business also although its not Auto.. It is however a construction business.. Things I would look for is a guy who is to clean.. A neat appearance is very good but I also like for the canidate to look like hes not afraid of getting dirty and dosent have to wash his hands every 3 mins.. takes orders well dosent give weird looks when asked a certain question that shows he really isnt confident in what he is saying he can do..So I am saying this to you
1) Dress neat but dont over do it
2) Be very confident but truthful dont let your face let on if your not to confident. Your experience will come with time..
3) Dont be cocky like you know it all because no one out there knows it all...
4) Use great manners and present yourself well look at it as your selling him something..
5) Be willing to learn just because its an oil lube place dosent mean they dont do other things besides oil changes.. I have seen some rotate tires flushes and all...
6) iF YOU GET THE JOB NEVER OVERFILL THE FLUIDS....Goodluck...
If you cant fix it then dont mess with it...
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