OK I'm a University student in the UK, I've just found out there's a small, private Porsche workshop near me- just two or three guys working on the older models, souping them up and restoring, MOTs, that kind of thing.
I have no real mechanical knowledge but I am a walking encyclopedia when it comes to Porsche 911s so I guess you could say I have a book-learned knowledge.
Do you think it is worth contacting them and asking if I can do odd jobs around them just to get a more close-up knowledge of the cars or is it better off to stay away from these smaller, more specialised outfits?
I'd be happy just to make tea and mop the floor for starters as it would still be a CV entry and a 'foot in the door', as it were, in to the Porsche performance motor trade. What do you think?
2006-06-24 07:57:15 · 7 answers · asked by DaveyMcB 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
No harm in asking them anyway. That is the only way to get experience. One thing though. What you have read in the books doesnt really mean anything only working on them is where you will learn properly.
Dont go in there and start telling them their job, there is nothing more annoying than a maxpower mechanic.
But you have the interest so go for it and you will love it as you seem to have the right attitude. Good luck
2006-06-24 08:05:45 · answer #1 · answered by finnykid 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What are you taking your degree in This is important to a prospective employer.Try not to talk about souping them up Porsche have already done the job.Don't offer to mop floors talk to them and show your obvious enthusiasm.In this day and age you need believe it or not at least some basic knowledge of mathematics.Ex service manager
2006-06-24 09:57:38 · answer #2 · answered by mick 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely. Who wouldn't want free help under the guise of work experience? And anyway, what's the worse they can say? No and then you haven't lost anything and may even gain some helpful feedback as to why they will not accept you. They even want help with admin tasks too which, with you being at University, I am sure you would be more than capable of, you know, greeting customers, asnwering the phones etc and you do still learn a lot that way.
2006-06-24 08:06:30 · answer #3 · answered by willowbee 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if your that keen on porsches and you like to get your hands dirty go and ask them abbout getting an nvq in the motor trade because its all ways best to get a placement first and then the employer can decide wether it would be worth going the distance with you 'and from what you are saying you shouldnt have any problems ,even if they cant give you a placement youve got the right attitude to get on some where else it,s gust a case of pacients and persistance. all the best in what you do hope every thing works out for you.
2006-06-24 10:34:59 · answer #4 · answered by LEE 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it's worth asking about. Perhaps first it would be helpful to know if they're hiring before you go and beg. I'd also show a definite plan of acquiring mechanical skills. Can you find a class in auto fixing that gives you some sort of certificate?
2006-06-24 08:01:56 · answer #5 · answered by hawkthree 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Personal experience has shown me that a willingness to do work voluntarily will look great to future potential employers.
I lacked the correct grades to get on the uni course i wanted, so i did some voluntary work for a year and apllied again and voila! an unconditional offer and smiles all round:) good luck
2006-06-24 08:06:50 · answer #6 · answered by Joniquai 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't waste your time making tea or mopping floors. Go to a vocational school for mechanics.
2006-06-24 08:02:04 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋