So, I'm going to be scheduled for an interview at Motomember. I hope to get a job as a technician but they're opening a new location so there are multiple jobs available. From service tech, to salesman, to parts guy, or service writer.
I NEED ADVICE.
As someone who is passionate about the world of motorcycles, I feel I have what it takes to do either of these jobs (aside from sales but I'd be willing to learn...) I want to hear from you all, if you don't mind. After all, most of you have a few more years of life experience under your belt. I've never felt like this... What I mean is: I've never really WANTED to work somewhere before. Every job until this point has more or less been to learn, or to make ends meet. Stepping stones if you will. So. I'm all ears. If anyone has worked in the motorcycle sales/service industry, enlighten me with your wisdom, and experience. Help me out!!! In return, I'll mail you a keychain or sticker if I get the job
This is of course from another part of the world. And I have not worked professionally with motorcycles
But as I am reading this it is a job within something that is a bit in the Past time Hobby sector.
And even if the shopping experience should be good everywhere. An ability to cooperate and being able to
handle customers and different people is perhaps the most important aspect in the " Service sector "
If the customer gets upset or angry he wont come back. He does not even need go by a Motorcycle .He can play golf instead.
That is a skill I don't know if can be learned . Or if it is something one is born with.
I remember a Hot dog stand In my home town Where the proprietor sold Vodka Saturday Nights at the backdoor to repeat customers.
Always joking with customers .. The boys drove across town past 3 or 4 other stands :just to get there.
Here in town are a couple a cafe's with girls with the same perfect customer treatment.
Leaving there with a smile on your face and coffee in the belly.
Ability to work independently has been a factor .. Some bosses are looking for someone that can do everything with no or
minimal supervision. The ideal is if he does the bosses job also. Might be different in the USA.
Not reading in to much in it :but A person out there in the shop .. Shifting oil Should the door open 8 men walk in.
I would regard it as factor if as a boss if I have people that can wipe off the hands. Walk out there talk the talk ..
Meeting people .. Show them around ..Getting the coffee out and the Brochures out.
Getting out the sales responsible if numbers should be discussed.
Again I don't know USA or your age .But I once landed a Construction job by telling the manager on the phone
" I want the Job " ..
I was at the interview a few minutes in the door flew up .. Something had happened I was thrown
out
Sorry we need to break up.need to take care of this.
After a couple of days I realized I need to do something.. Called him up .
I'm interested I want the job
Fine come Thursday 2 o clock ..I believed I was going for a second interview.
Not over the threshold
When can you start ..? .What size overall do you take ..?
Had some qualifications ... The Physics was into sports ..And was interested
He gave me the job..Worked out fine ..Mid 70 ies
Perhaps the best job I have had.
The recruiter boss may have called someone at the Sheet metal shop where I worked or did it on a gut feeling in a situation where the orders was coming ... quickly needing to hire -- but I got the job.
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