STUDENT LOOKING FOR SUMMER 2016 JOB IN SUPERCAR INDUSTRY

STUDENT LOOKING FOR SUMMER 2016 JOB IN SUPERCAR INDUSTRY

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mtrants

Original Poster:

35 posts

96 months

Monday 11th April 2016
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Hi piston heads,

I'm a 19 year old student very knowledgable about supercars, both modern and classic, who would love an opportunity to do some summer work in the industry, and am willing to work in any sector, long hours and low pay.

I have grown up around supercars and super bikes and have loved them since a very young age, and would love to one day end up in the business, whether it be setting up a supercar dealership of my own, or perhaps a customisation business like TechArt and Brabus (or perhaps both!)

Please email me with anything you may know or you may be able to offer, and would really appreciate anything that comes my way, and am willing to work hard and to take things seriously.

Thanks,
mtrants

Audidodat

182 posts

99 months

Monday 11th April 2016
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What do you offer that others don't?

mtrants

Original Poster:

35 posts

96 months

Monday 11th April 2016
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Thanks for the quick reply!

I've grown up in the passenger seat of supercars for 19 years now and have grown up in a wide network of supercar owners, and this privilege has led to a certain passion and understanding, which I believe is innate. Also, my interests and experiences are with both modern cars and classic cars as well, which is important as my knowledge and understanding is not narrowed down to just the biggest and best ferrari or Lamborghini in 2014/15/16.

Similarly, I'd consider myself, as a 19 year old, very aware of the way that the social side to the supercar industry is developing, such as car spotting but more importantly supercar vlogging such as Shmee150 and SeenThroughGlass - I find this fascinating and use it as a platform for developing my supercar awareness.

Although I consider myself knowledgable currently, I am nowhere near as knowledgable as I would like to be, and therefore I believe applying for a summer intern of any sort would help me achieve this!

hope that helps and thanks very much,
Max

mtrants

Original Poster:

35 posts

96 months

Monday 11th April 2016
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Sorry just 1 thing to clarify - I don't believe that just because I grew up around supercars I have any entitlement to a job in the supercar industry above anyone else, but I do feel it's given me an innate interest and passion for the cars that perhaps others don't have!

mtrants

rog007

5,759 posts

224 months

Tuesday 12th April 2016
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Can't any of your existing contacts that you've been around for so long assist?

Benbay001

5,794 posts

157 months

Tuesday 12th April 2016
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mtrants said:
Although I consider myself knowledgable currently
In which aspects? You dont let on.

The automotive industry as you no doubt well know is so vast.

Are you good with electrical stuff? Mechanical stuff? A good journalist? A talented driver?
If someone from, lets say BMW replyed to your post and offered you any role within the company for your placement, what would you ask to do (realistically, based upon your experiences)

At the moment it comes accross as you dont really know what you want. Anyone who is potentially going to offer you a placement will see this and be put off.

Btw, are you in uni? What are you studying?

Evanivitch

20,010 posts

122 months

Tuesday 12th April 2016
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Given you seem to lack any technical or personal skills, I would suggest you consider:

Dealership sales
Supercar events management (McLaren have their own premium catering firm)
Super car services (transportation, valet)

Piersman2

6,597 posts

199 months

Tuesday 12th April 2016
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Evanivitch said:
Given you seem to lack any technical or personal skills, I would suggest you consider:

Dealership sales
Supercar events management (McLaren have their own premium catering firm)
Super car services (transportation, valet)
Harsh, but very fair! laugh

hornetrider

63,161 posts

205 months

Tuesday 12th April 2016
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Spiel said:
Similarly, I'd consider myself, as a 19 year old, very aware of the way that the social side to the supercar industry is developing, such as car spotting but more importantly supercar vlogging such as Shmee150 and SeenThroughGlass - I find this fascinating and use it as a platform for developing my supercar awareness.
So... what you're saying is you watch YouTube? Awesome.

What insights do you have regarding car spotting and how it pertains to supercars?

mtrants

Original Poster:

35 posts

96 months

Wednesday 13th April 2016
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rog007 said:
Can't any of your existing contacts that you've been around for so long assist?
That's not really the point here mate, and nothing special about me not going out and getting something on my own, just relying on contacts is there?

warp9

1,583 posts

197 months

Wednesday 13th April 2016
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mtrants said:
rog007 said:
Can't any of your existing contacts that you've been around for so long assist?
That's not really the point here mate, and nothing special about me not going out and getting something on my own, just relying on contacts is there?
I'd say it's very much the point. Business is all about getting to know people and developing relationships. Or is it that you don't want to ask your dad?

mtrants

Original Poster:

35 posts

96 months

Wednesday 13th April 2016
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I think I'll stick to enjoying supercars as a hobby for now, thanks to all who replied.

mtrants

Original Poster:

35 posts

96 months

Wednesday 13th April 2016
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warp9 said:
I'd say it's very much the point. Business is all about getting to know people and developing relationships. Or is it that you don't want to ask your dad?
who said my father owns supercars?

Benbay001

5,794 posts

157 months

Wednesday 13th April 2016
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Just tell us what car skills you have.

mtrants

Original Poster:

35 posts

96 months

Wednesday 13th April 2016
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Benbay001 said:
Just tell us what car skills you have.
Very keen eye for investments, can see myself ending up in sales

mtrants

Original Poster:

35 posts

96 months

Wednesday 13th April 2016
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mtrants said:
Very keen eye for investments, can see myself ending up in sales
also a good driver but too young to be taken seriously on that front, also good at writing reviews on cars and writing articles on different supercar markets

Evanivitch

20,010 posts

122 months

Wednesday 13th April 2016
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mtrants said:
I think I'll stick to enjoying supercars as a hobby for now, thanks to all who replied.
Add "highly driven to succeed through adversity" to your CV.

DuncB7

353 posts

98 months

Wednesday 13th April 2016
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Why not look at the careers section on the websites of your favourite marques for starters. Prospective enquiries never hurt anyone either. Often generic careers emails addresses which you can register your interest in potential employment.

The dramatic thread title looks somewhat similar to what an adolescent version of myself wrote at a school careers meeting. Suggest thinking about what skills you have actually gained and why they would be useful to a prospective employer.

You need to articulate and be able to state what exactly that experience growing up has given you in the way of skills, knowledge, etc. on a CV, email or letter.

Simply because you have been lucky enough to be surrounded by such special vehicles doesn't make you any more desirable to an employer than my mate John from the boozer.

Nonetheless, I wish you the best of luck in whatever you do. I'm sure most members of PH would like to be doing something 'supercar' related but we've had to concede defeat and now fester away in various offices up and down the land. Be realistic, even the most menial placement could be the stepping stone to something in the future.

anonymous-user

54 months

Wednesday 13th April 2016
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Why 'Supercars' why not just 'cars' to atart with. I hope OP isn't one of these 'lads' that wants to boast to GF and in the pub about his career without actually knowing anything about anything?

hornetrider

63,161 posts

205 months

Wednesday 13th April 2016
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mtrants said:
who said my father owns supercars?
Well, it looks like you implied it.

mtrants said:
I've grown up in the passenger seat of supercars for 19 years now and have grown up in a wide network of supercar owners, and this privilege has led to a certain passion and understanding
Perhaps we inferred incorrectly from your above statement.