Automotive Jobs and Resumes

          So as many of you may know working on cars is kind of difficult for the newbies. There is many ranges of skills and experiences, but if your reading this you probably want or have been looking into the field somewhat.
           well i started working on cars at a young age. i have always have a passion for cars and making them stay running. More or less tools its a fun sick obsession. Tools are a big part having the right tools and organization makes life a hundred times easier. i struggled with it all deciding if automotive was the right decision i wanted to go into.
         Im currently looking into some other jobs as i have hit a crossroads in my career. thats another long story. so the main part is the resume . what do they look for. well in my experience there are a few things to follow from my personal to word of mouth experience
       Automotive technicians are required to be well versed with automobiles in terms of basic maintenance and service. They are expected to change oil, manage tire rotations and other such necessary work that vehicles of all manufacturers require.
Being an automotive technician requires vast amount of skill and experience in order to be able to do the position true justice. When you are applying for a job at this position, you will need to mention these skills in your resume. If entry level make sure to include any skills that relate to job and computer skills as long as they relate to software you will see on the job such as typing skills and WPM(words per minute)if you can.
A well crafted resume for the job of automotive technician is a pre-requisite for a successful interview call. even if its just a simple position to get foot in the door a resume is professional and looks good even though
Tips
When writing your resume for an automotive technician job:
• use semi colons to separate sentence fragments in descriptions
• Stay away from “I”, “My”, “responsible for” and “duties included” before job description or skills statements
• Mention your present experiences in the present tense, and past experiences in the past tense
• Length of your resume should be one to two pages; if you are a new graduate, one page will work best. If you have more than 5 years of extensive experience, it is acceptable to use two pages
the following sample will assist you i hope in making or guideline your own Resume.

Sample  Technician Resume

John H. Doe
                                                   1234 Atlanta Street West – madeup, AB                                                    (999) 999-7777, Email Address
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EDUCATION
Automotive service technician apprenticeship – Mar 2003 – May 2005
KEY QUALIFICATIONS
• Over 6 years of experience in automotive troubleshooting field
• Inter provincial Red Seal Certification
• Excellent knowledge of diagnosing and repairing vehicles to specifications
• Hands on experience of adequately explaining technical diagnosis and needed repairs to non-mechanical individuals
• In depth knowledge of performing quality repair work in accordance to factory standards
• Highly skilled in managing system diagnostics and fully automotive troubleshooting activities
ACHIEVEMENTS
• Complied an e-book of technical information that takes information from a verified online source to update its data
• Performed training sessions for new hires by focusing on diagnosis and troubleshooting
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Fountain Tire – Steinbach, MB
Car Mechanic | Dec 2008 – Present
• Diagnose, repair and complete accepted service on customer vehicles
• Advise clients on work performed, overall vehicle condition, and prospect repair requirements
• Maintain mechanical service tools on a scheduled basis
• Operate customer vehicles in a clean and secure manner
• Support customer relations by quickly responding to customer inquiries
Cole Technicals – Springdale, MB
Auto Technician | May 2005 – Dec 2008
• Diagnosed vehicle malfunction and recommended appropriate repair activities
• Completed system diagnosis
• Road-tested vehicles to ensure quality or repair and maintenance
• Hire and train new personnel to work as technicians and mechanics
• Explained technical diagnosis to clients
• Maintained communication with management to ensure awareness of mechanical repair problems
ABILITIES AND SKILLS
• Ability to maintain a valid driver’s license
• Basic computer skills
• Strong physical demeanor: able to consistently lift up to 50 pounds
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