Help wanted- career in Motorsport
Discussion
Good evening all,
I wonder if anyone could help me. I have researched on the net and a couple of other forums and can't find much help so I thought I would ask here as everyone seems very helpful.
I am 25 years old and currently seeking a career redirection. I have been in work since the age of 17 in various occupations (waiter / bartender/ sales assistant) then I moved into a call centre and after 5 years got to the position as sales manager. I then left there to persue a career in sales at Landrover, however due to problems with the job (they lied to me about hours and rota), I left after a week. I then set up a business dealing in computer games, brings in good money but it's not what I want and I only set it up as I didn't want to collect benefits.
I have been thinking of maybe going to college or university to study Motorsport, more specifically a fdsc motorsport management and logistics foundation degree or A national diploma in motorsports and then maybe continue on to get a full degree if needed.(both at myerscough as I live down the road).
However I want it to be the right decision, so I wanted to ask a couple of questions...
Is it a good course / degree?
Do I need it or could I just start right at the bottom of a Motorsport group?
What jobs does it lead into?
Do employees look for this course, if not, which one?
I expect to start right at the bottom and happy to work for free to build up experience and also volunteer at tracks and events - whatever it takes really!!!
I am interested in the design (cad) / data / technology side - so those are the areas I want to work in.
I have -
5+ years management experience
Project experience
Prince 2 accredited
Sales experience
But no cad/ design / Motorsport experience hence the course interest.
LONG post I know but I wanted to make sure I have detailed everything so everyone can give me specific advise (hopefully).
Thanks in advance
I wonder if anyone could help me. I have researched on the net and a couple of other forums and can't find much help so I thought I would ask here as everyone seems very helpful.
I am 25 years old and currently seeking a career redirection. I have been in work since the age of 17 in various occupations (waiter / bartender/ sales assistant) then I moved into a call centre and after 5 years got to the position as sales manager. I then left there to persue a career in sales at Landrover, however due to problems with the job (they lied to me about hours and rota), I left after a week. I then set up a business dealing in computer games, brings in good money but it's not what I want and I only set it up as I didn't want to collect benefits.
I have been thinking of maybe going to college or university to study Motorsport, more specifically a fdsc motorsport management and logistics foundation degree or A national diploma in motorsports and then maybe continue on to get a full degree if needed.(both at myerscough as I live down the road).
However I want it to be the right decision, so I wanted to ask a couple of questions...
Is it a good course / degree?
Do I need it or could I just start right at the bottom of a Motorsport group?
What jobs does it lead into?
Do employees look for this course, if not, which one?
I expect to start right at the bottom and happy to work for free to build up experience and also volunteer at tracks and events - whatever it takes really!!!
I am interested in the design (cad) / data / technology side - so those are the areas I want to work in.
I have -
5+ years management experience
Project experience
Prince 2 accredited
Sales experience
But no cad/ design / Motorsport experience hence the course interest.
LONG post I know but I wanted to make sure I have detailed everything so everyone can give me specific advise (hopefully).
Thanks in advance
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