I was supposed to have an interview today with a local mechanic and he cancel out on me at last mins and my assignment is due tomorrow so I need this questions answered by today so please if anybody can help.
- What career advice do you have for college students like me who are trying to become a mechanic ?
- What are some things you learned about your job that wasn’t taught to you in school but had to be learned through personal experience ?
- What are some of the benefits of being a mechanic ?
- Sometimes I find it hard to work under pressure, do you think someone like me would have problems working as a mechanic ?
- What are some of the challenges all future mechanic should be expecting to face ?
- What is the toughest part about this career ?
- Do customers usually appreciate what you do ?
- How long have you been in this field ?
- How has being a mechanic change since then ?
RESPONSE
- Follow your dreams. A book can only teach you ideas, you need experience to be a good mechanic
- Believe none of what you hear and half of what you see. Customers will LIE
- Being able to repair your own vehicles. Knowing if something needs attention right now or if it can wait
- No. Some mechanics get paid by the hour, this relieves some of the pressure
- Manufactures obsession with adding computer controlled electronics and less mechanical components
- Physical abuse and expense of tools
- NO! The media has them convinced that all mechanics are ripping you off. It is welcome when they do
- More than 20 years
- Cars require less maintenance now which means less work for the mechanic