What IT jobs are there within the automotive industry?

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First things first - MODS, please don't move this to to the Jobs and Employment sub-forums - this post isn't about me prospecting for a career (also, the thread will die an even quicker death in that sub).

I'm required to provide a presentation on Thursday, I won't go into details on what for/why etc but my question to all of you, what kind of IT jobs are available in the automotive industry?

What are the most common IT roles in the sector and on the whole, why are those roles so important in the industry?

e.g Web Development - A good website is important for a car manufacturer/PH/AutoTrader because... etc.

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Many thanks all!

Really didn't expect to get such good replies so quickly (thought the thread would die with one or two responses!).
Top stuff, keep it coming!

TankRizzo said:

By the way, good luck in your interview

Thank you 3rd (and hopefully final) interview on Thursday providing I nail this presentation!

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TankRizzo said:

Would you mind me asking which area of IT you are looking to focus on? You may get some better-targeted replies that way.

To be honest, I don't know.

I might as well disclose more about the interview though as that might help.

The job is for a Recruitment Consultant position for a company that specialises in IT recruitment and mainly focus' on:

PC / Network Support
Software Development
Web and Mobile Development
Design
Testing and QA
RDBMS / Business Intelligence
Senior Appointments


The pitch I need to give is to demonstrate how I will build my market, what particularly type of role I'd specialise in and how I would be a good client base. The aim is mainly for the interviewers to see how I think and what my logic is. I was advised to go use IT roles in the automotive industry purely because I know a bit about it already.

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TankRizzo said:

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The company itself doesn't specialise in an industry but for the purposes of my presentation they want me to focus on an industry.

Awesome, I will focus at roles within F1 then - I best start my research!

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crazy about cars said:

Toltec said:

Is it just me or is the OP crowd sourcing his interview presentation?



Good luck on the day.

Ingenious though!
Good luck OP!

I'd say 'looking for inspiration'!

I'm not actually being marked on the content, but how I present it.

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Holy thread resurrection Batman!


Hi guys, quick update...

My pitch was good but not great...

After they questioned me a bit more I revealed my trump card (final part of the pitch which I purposely left out at first, as this one part alone would answer EVERY question they'd have)...

And they absolutely loved it.



Got the job!