At the moment after the financial crisis caused so many people to lose their jobs, finding mechanics jobs is not an easy task. There are hundreds of people in your industry with the same qualifications as you looking for jobs. This means that you need to ensure you use every possible resource available to find a suitable position and you need to make a good first impression.

But where to start? Chances are that anyone looking for the same type of employment as you are using the same resources you are. The first stop is the internet. So many positions are posted on free advert sites and job sites. While it is necessary to keep on top of these sites and check them a couple of times a day, there are other ways to find suitable employment.

If you already have friends in the industry you are better off than someone who doesn’t. Often your friends will hear of open positions and people leaving well before any advert is placed. This is your opportunity to pounce. Gather the information and take the time to go into the workshop armed with a well written CV. See if the owner has a few minutes to meet with you even if it is so you can introduce yourself and hand over your CV for consideration. You will stand a higher chance of getting the position as the owner has met you rather than paging through the many CV’s he will receive online.

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