I'm in the market for a new mechanic, I havent had a great run lately with workers. What do other guys in the trade look for when interviewing! I need someone who is fairly dynamic and outgoing, with a good work ethic too. Seems to be hard to find someone who has both!
gadgit3,
Jan 25, 3:28pm
Last employer is a good start. And the first question to him/her would be reason for employment termination
gusthe1,
Jan 25, 3:33pm
Dirty fingernails are a good sign
tonyrockyhorror,
Jan 25, 3:34pm
Dirty overalls.
kazbanz,
Jan 25, 3:34pm
1) recent employment history 2)personal committments.-Ie look for a family man for stability
caro--don't know you from a bar of soap but it might pay to check if theres an internal issue within the company. IM not for a second saying there is but just in case
tonyrockyhorror,
Jan 25, 3:36pm
But seriously, the same thing you look for in any potential wage or salary worker: how much they need the job. That way they're more compliant.
mber2,
Jan 25, 10:16pm
ask some questions about how to do certain car repairs or describe a fault and ask him what it is
granada,
Jan 25, 10:18pm
Ask him his preference on brands of oils and filters and why.
paul271,
Jan 25, 10:18pm
Kaz, dont think there is, one guy has been with me for 7 years and is really happy, and another guy has been here for 11. Its just the 2IC guys that I keep hiring arent that great. The difficulty is finding a guy who is everything, good with customers, good mechanic, able to do the computer work, and be able to juggle it all at the same time. I can find guys who are good at one or two of those, just not all together!
msigg,
Jan 25, 10:49pm
If you pay enough you willfind him or her.
kecal,
Jan 25, 11:41pm
why dontyoupromote from your employees and get another mechanic. !
guest,
Mar 24, 8:49pm
HJL
Since the public registrations are closed, you must have an invite from a current member to be able to register and post in this thread.
Have an account? Login here.