Minty_Fresh
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Got an interview at a place called midland motor care, do full valets on new/newer cars, some show room work also (so im told), also general basic servicing while the cars are in for a valet.
been out of work for 12months as i was so unsure what i want to do next etc, so hope this goes well..
not sure what i could get out of it (ie a career) thats if i do get the job, but at the end of the day i will have a income and will be gaining experience "touch wood"
[Edited on 02-03-2010 by mk4_boy]
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_Allan_
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quote:
Originally posted by mk4_boy
but at the end of the day i will have a income and will be gaining experience "touch wood"
Not an interview technique I'd recommend unless your future boss is giving you the eye.
Good Luck 
[Edited on 01-03-2010 by _Allan_]
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Rich H
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Good luck
What's the job for then? Servicing or valeting?
All I will say if it's valeting is that it's a lot harder work doing it day in day out in trade than it is doing your own car once a week 
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Your on form today _Allan_ Second time today you've made me
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Minty_Fresh
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Originally posted by Rich H
Good luck
What's the job for then? Servicing or valeting?
All I will say if it's valeting is that it's a lot harder work doing it day in day out in trade than it is doing your own car once a week
cheers rich..
well the guy said its a valeting job (the reason me applying for it) but he said it would be a bonus if i have basic mechanic experience aswell, which i have as i done 3 years at college (level 1&2 nvq in mechanics and level 1 motorsport degree)
i spoke to him a few weeks ago as i rang then but he said the job was taken etc, but then i spotted it again last week on the internet, so i rang again and he said he had to get rid of the previous guy as he just rushed the jobs and didnt have any pride in his work (which i have, alot!) so at this stage it sounds ideal for what im looking for, so hopefully it is when i get there tomorrow and that i do get the job.
he said that experience is not needed as training will be included which is good, any tips you could give me rich on valeting before i get there?
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Rich H
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There isn't any tips to give in all honesty, it's all about developing good techniques that achieve the desired results in the least time. Be interesting to hear how much time they are allocating you per car and what they expect you to get done in that time as 99% of trade places expect miracles in impossible time schedules!!
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Minty_Fresh
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how much would time from experience would you say per car?
being a valet obviously they wouldnt expect it to take ages surely?, but a full detail (which i doubt they do) would obviously take a lot longer as you well know..
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Rich H
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Will all depend what they class as a valet tbh. Put it this way, the minimum I spend on a car is 60-90 mins even on my most entry level stage 1 valet.
A lot of trade places get 60 mins tops for a wash, polish & interior. The BMW dealer I do some correction work for is horrendous - the foreign valeters get 10 mins per car for interior & exterior!! (Hence why I get correction work as some people aren't happy with the fact they've just had their car trashed by their valeters!)
I would certainly be asking what sort of timescales they allow you and what they expect to be done in that time. I don't know how long you would usually spend on your car doing what, but I reckon I could safely bet it's more than you'll be allowed in this job.
Not trying to worry you, just trying to warn you / prep you! Just because they're new / newer cars, doesn't mean they'll be in good nick!
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Root
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You sound like you have a good fighting chance at getting the job, best of luck
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Minty_Fresh
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thanks for that info rich
im sure they wont allow me the time i spend on my own car like you said, i usually spend around 2 hours on a 'quick' wash and polish (inc interior), and when i DA'd my mk3 golf i spent around 10hours on correcting the paint etc.
just want to gain more experience in this field of work to see where it can get me.
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Rich H
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Exactly, also, it's a job for you at least. If you do like it, but want to go further in valeting, then the progression would be to become self employed in the future
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kz
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Sound like you have a great attitude dude, good luck!
I used to valet million pound boats, it was mucho fun in the summer being out on the water
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Minty_Fresh
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thanks kz, i seriously hope there not calling it valeting, when its just a basic clean inside and out while they have a service or something..
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nathy_87
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Good luck mate, sounds like your really into it, hope you get the job.
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taylorboosh
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jobs a job mate
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Minty_Fresh
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had the interview, went really well, just suited me perfect, come out thinking that i just couldnt not get the job..
got home, told my girlfriend then the phone rang, it was him saying do i want the job, and could i start in the morning!
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Good shit lad
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Shell
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Congratulations Sounds like you'll really enjoy the job. Well done
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Rich H
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Nice one mate. Did you get to ask how long you get to spend on a car and what they expect in that time etc?
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Minty_Fresh
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thanks people
rich, i did ask yes and he said to be honest i dont want to give times for a vehicle, he said it takes aslong as it takes aslong as obviously it doesnt take ages..
so thats good
i had to wait aswell when i got there as he already had someone there having a interview, and his phone was off the hook with people asking for the job..
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Rich H
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Result - sounds like he won't be pushing you to get stupid amounts done in stupid timescales done then
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Minty_Fresh
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yep
its his own business, he said hes only been doing it for 2 years but trying to expand.
hes got a nice (new build) little unit for about 3 cars to be spread out and to be able to work around..
he said hes open to ideas etc aswell, so hopefully after time im going to see if we can go more into detailing (once the business is more well known) to do more high end cars
and also to get some vans to go mobile..
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nathy_87
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Congratulations mate, knew you could do it.
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Nice one chap
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I like you Dave, you are a man of men
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Dave's maybe capable of a drive-by cuddle
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