Career help in motor industry

[MW11]

Hi all,

Long story short, I discovered my immense passion for cars a little too late. If I could wind back the clock I would of gone into automotive engineering at uni. However, things haven't worked out this way, and I will shortly be completing my Economics BSc degree. I have also had a year working as an economist / statistician. With this background is there anyway I can begin a career in the motoring industry?

Cheers.

[Al U]

I think you could proably blag your way into some sort of finance role or analyst role with an economic degree at an automotive company. Really depends where you want to work.

[Butter Face]

Sounds like you'd do well at a manufacturer head office helping with sales projections etc?

[Miserablegit]

Of course there will be a way you can work in the industry - it depends on what you want to do.

I would suggest, however, to consider all career options and take into account options that might allow you to indulge your passions in buying nice cars . A risk of trying to combine a hobby with a job is that it rarely comes off but best of luck.

With an economics background you could be the guy that says “no, take the 6 cylinder out - it can get by with a 4-pot and we’ll make 59p more per car”

[Dynion Araf Uchaf]

look at the grad programmes from the manufacturers. Your degree will need to be a 2:1 from a good university.

Otherwise or as well, you'll benefit from being good at excel. If it's too late to apply or this year, spend a year in a dealership, then apply.