STUDENT LOOKING FOR SUMMER 2016 JOB IN SUPERCAR INDUSTRY
Discussion
mtrants said:
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
Too young to be taken seriously on what front?You're 19. That's not too young to be a professional driver.
Your writing skills in this thread do not support your claim regarding being able to write reviews.
DuncB7 said:
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.
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.
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.
Thanks very much for this, nice to see there are some on PH capable of constructive criticism. All the best.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.
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.
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.
DuncB7 said:
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.
Thanks very much for this, nice to see someone on PH is capable of constructive criticism without enticing, all the best.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.
mtrants said:
V6Pushfit said:
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?
In what way is that helpful?Why not research people whom you admire in the industry and find out how/where they started.
My nephew is at Uni, he has just been on an interview at BMW to be student intern for the summer holiday (got it too! 
). This internship should also lead on to a year's placement for his business degree sandwich course, so it's looking good for him.
I seem to remember that McLaren and JLR were running similar internships or placement schemes - maybe worth checking them out? It might be a bit late for this year as, judging by my nephew, the companies are already filling places.
Ok, the above examples (bar McLaren) are not necessarily supercars, but it;'s in the right ballpark. You could target the companies you are after and get in touch with their HR people and go form there.
So perhaps use your college or university placement people to help you get an inroad to the sort of job you're looking for. Or apply direct. Or use your contacts to give you a leg up. Seriously, there is no shame in that, it's what we all do to some degree or another to get on in life.
). This internship should also lead on to a year's placement for his business degree sandwich course, so it's looking good for him. I seem to remember that McLaren and JLR were running similar internships or placement schemes - maybe worth checking them out? It might be a bit late for this year as, judging by my nephew, the companies are already filling places.
Ok, the above examples (bar McLaren) are not necessarily supercars, but it;'s in the right ballpark. You could target the companies you are after and get in touch with their HR people and go form there.
So perhaps use your college or university placement people to help you get an inroad to the sort of job you're looking for. Or apply direct. Or use your contacts to give you a leg up. Seriously, there is no shame in that, it's what we all do to some degree or another to get on in life.
The OP would do well to think in terms of the people he wants to impress. What do you offer; benefits not features.
Simply saying "hire me, I'm one of you" is futile. You're never one of 'them' in their eyes until you turn up in a supercar you've got under your own steam.
Be humble, think of what you offer and why that is attractive and be humble.
Simply saying "hire me, I'm one of you" is futile. You're never one of 'them' in their eyes until you turn up in a supercar you've got under your own steam.
Be humble, think of what you offer and why that is attractive and be humble.
mtrants
Not sure if you have found anything yet or indeed have any ideas of precisely what you want to do but I maybe have something.
I have a collection of cars that I move around in the UK and occasionally Europe to various events. It's not glamourous work and it's long hours. I will pay a competitive hourly rate and travel expenses including any hotel stays on longer trips.
Most of the time will be driving a Land Rover and trailer. If it's of interest I will need to be convinced of your ability to drive with trailer. There are a few events where I will need the car driven to, from and possibly at the event. This aspect of the work you'll need to prove that your are competent. I will leave this to my head engineer to assess.
You would also be responsible for cleaning and preparing the cars for showing.
As I said its long hours and potentially a lot of waiting around but you would get a lot of exposure to the cars and potentially some delivery driving.
If this sounds interesting please PM me. I'd recommend avoiding replying to all. That's how you avoid the trolling from all those bitter and twisted people.
If interested I will need you to meet the team next week in London as we are only a few weeks away from the Mille Miglia.
Not sure if you have found anything yet or indeed have any ideas of precisely what you want to do but I maybe have something.
I have a collection of cars that I move around in the UK and occasionally Europe to various events. It's not glamourous work and it's long hours. I will pay a competitive hourly rate and travel expenses including any hotel stays on longer trips.
Most of the time will be driving a Land Rover and trailer. If it's of interest I will need to be convinced of your ability to drive with trailer. There are a few events where I will need the car driven to, from and possibly at the event. This aspect of the work you'll need to prove that your are competent. I will leave this to my head engineer to assess.
You would also be responsible for cleaning and preparing the cars for showing.
As I said its long hours and potentially a lot of waiting around but you would get a lot of exposure to the cars and potentially some delivery driving.
If this sounds interesting please PM me. I'd recommend avoiding replying to all. That's how you avoid the trolling from all those bitter and twisted people.
If interested I will need you to meet the team next week in London as we are only a few weeks away from the Mille Miglia.
P30LAM said:
mtrants
Not sure if you have found anything yet or indeed have any ideas of precisely what you want to do but I maybe have something.
I have a collection of cars that I move around in the UK and occasionally Europe to various events. It's not glamourous work and it's long hours. I will pay a competitive hourly rate and travel expenses including any hotel stays on longer trips.
Most of the time will be driving a Land Rover and trailer. If it's of interest I will need to be convinced of your ability to drive with trailer. There are a few events where I will need the car driven to, from and possibly at the event. This aspect of the work you'll need to prove that your are competent. I will leave this to my head engineer to assess.
You would also be responsible for cleaning and preparing the cars for showing.
As I said its long hours and potentially a lot of waiting around but you would get a lot of exposure to the cars and potentially some delivery driving.
If this sounds interesting please PM me. I'd recommend avoiding replying to all. That's how you avoid the trolling from all those bitter and twisted people.
If interested I will need you to meet the team next week in London as we are only a few weeks away from the Mille Miglia.
P30LAM,Not sure if you have found anything yet or indeed have any ideas of precisely what you want to do but I maybe have something.
I have a collection of cars that I move around in the UK and occasionally Europe to various events. It's not glamourous work and it's long hours. I will pay a competitive hourly rate and travel expenses including any hotel stays on longer trips.
Most of the time will be driving a Land Rover and trailer. If it's of interest I will need to be convinced of your ability to drive with trailer. There are a few events where I will need the car driven to, from and possibly at the event. This aspect of the work you'll need to prove that your are competent. I will leave this to my head engineer to assess.
You would also be responsible for cleaning and preparing the cars for showing.
As I said its long hours and potentially a lot of waiting around but you would get a lot of exposure to the cars and potentially some delivery driving.
If this sounds interesting please PM me. I'd recommend avoiding replying to all. That's how you avoid the trolling from all those bitter and twisted people.
If interested I will need you to meet the team next week in London as we are only a few weeks away from the Mille Miglia.
Thanks for replying, just PMed you, would love to talk!
mtrants
mtrants said:
P30LAM said:
mtrants
Not sure if you have found anything yet or indeed have any ideas of precisely what you want to do but I maybe have something.
I have a collection of cars that I move around in the UK and occasionally Europe to various events. It's not glamourous work and it's long hours. I will pay a competitive hourly rate and travel expenses including any hotel stays on longer trips.
Most of the time will be driving a Land Rover and trailer. If it's of interest I will need to be convinced of your ability to drive with trailer. There are a few events where I will need the car driven to, from and possibly at the event. This aspect of the work you'll need to prove that your are competent. I will leave this to my head engineer to assess.
You would also be responsible for cleaning and preparing the cars for showing.
As I said its long hours and potentially a lot of waiting around but you would get a lot of exposure to the cars and potentially some delivery driving.
If this sounds interesting please PM me. I'd recommend avoiding replying to all. That's how you avoid the trolling from all those bitter and twisted people.
If interested I will need you to meet the team next week in London as we are only a few weeks away from the Mille Miglia.
P30LAM,Not sure if you have found anything yet or indeed have any ideas of precisely what you want to do but I maybe have something.
I have a collection of cars that I move around in the UK and occasionally Europe to various events. It's not glamourous work and it's long hours. I will pay a competitive hourly rate and travel expenses including any hotel stays on longer trips.
Most of the time will be driving a Land Rover and trailer. If it's of interest I will need to be convinced of your ability to drive with trailer. There are a few events where I will need the car driven to, from and possibly at the event. This aspect of the work you'll need to prove that your are competent. I will leave this to my head engineer to assess.
You would also be responsible for cleaning and preparing the cars for showing.
As I said its long hours and potentially a lot of waiting around but you would get a lot of exposure to the cars and potentially some delivery driving.
If this sounds interesting please PM me. I'd recommend avoiding replying to all. That's how you avoid the trolling from all those bitter and twisted people.
If interested I will need you to meet the team next week in London as we are only a few weeks away from the Mille Miglia.
Thanks for replying, just PMed you, would love to talk!
mtrants
V6Pushfit said:
I spy spoilt child syndrome
Accusing me of spoilt child syndrome? I'm studying psychology currently at university and I can tell you clearly have no idea what you're talking about, as I have in no way displayed any signs of narcissism, grandiose behaviour or anything in any way egocentric... nice try, but you're going to have to do better than that and maybe make sure you know what these phrases mean before you start using them. Thanks.Gassing Station | Jobs & Employment Matters | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff