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Bike assembler interview

  • 22-06-2010 11:54am
    #1
    KungPao
    Registered Users Posts: 4,784 ✭✭✭


    Hi folks.

    I have an interview soon for a position assembling bikes and I am looking for tips/advice.

    I used to assemble bikes and go-karts etc, and do some light repairs in a previous life, but this new place is a little more professional. I definitely have the aptitude for this kind of work, but I am not an expert on it, although I did learn a lot from a seasoned pro - who really knew his stuff

    What would they be looking for from me? and any advice on what to say or do?

    Thanks in advance!


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  • #2
    Caroline_ie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,400 ✭✭✭Caroline_ie


    Is that what they call bike mechanics at Halfords? ... Now I understand...


  • #3
    KungPao
    Registered Users Posts: 4,784 ✭✭✭KungPao


    Caroline_ie wrote: »
    Is that what they call bike mechanics at Halfords? ... Now I understand...

    Very helpful.

    Thanks.


  • #4
    07Lapierre
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,256 ✭✭✭07Lapierre


    KungPao wrote: »
    Hi folks.

    I have an interview soon for a position assembling bikes and I am looking for tips/advice.

    I used to assemble bikes and go-karts etc, and do some light repairs in a previous life, but this new place is a little more professional. I definitely have the aptitude for this kind of work, but I am not an expert on it, although I did learn a lot from a seasoned pro - who really knew his stuff

    What would they be looking for from me? and any advice on what to say or do?

    Thanks in advance!

    You've answered your own question :D
    Add in something like
    " always wanted to work as a bike assembler/mechanic" "Love bikes" etc.etc.


  • #5
    petethedrummer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,604 ✭✭✭petethedrummer


    http://bicycletutor.com/


  • #6
    seamus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 68,317 ✭✭✭✭seamus


    If you're going to be working in a workshop, they're looking for someone who is personable more than anything. A group of mechanics spend 6/7 hours a day in a workshop chatting and working away.
    The last thing they want to hire on is a mouth or someone who thinks he's hilarious.


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  • #7
    DualFrontDiscs
    Registered Users Posts: 932 ✭✭✭DualFrontDiscs


    Probably no harm in mentioning that you appreciate how important a well assembled bike is to the overall purchasing 'experience'.

    Being methodical, thorough, etc. Along with being conscious about the important safety aspects involved.

    DFD.


  • #8
    KungPao
    Registered Users Posts: 4,784 ✭✭✭KungPao


    07Lapierre wrote: »
    You've answered your own question :D
    Add in something like
    " always wanted to work as a bike assembler/mechanic" "Love bikes" etc.etc.

    Hmm makes sense!

    Cheers!


  • #9
    KungPao
    Registered Users Posts: 4,784 ✭✭✭KungPao


    seamus wrote: »
    If you're going to be working in a workshop, they're looking for someone who is personable more than anything. A group of mechanics spend 6/7 hours a day in a workshop chatting and working away.
    The last thing they want to hire on is a mouth or someone who thinks he's hilarious.

    That's a good point. Luckily I am neither of those!


    DualFrontDiscs wrote: »
    Probably no harm in mentioned that you appreciate how important a well assembled bike is to the overall purchasing 'experience'.

    Being methodical, thorough, etc. Along with being conscious about the important safety aspects involved.

    DFD.

    That's a good tip. And it's true of me. I have never and would never send out a wonky bike.


  • #10
    SubLuminal
    Closed Accounts Posts: 438 ✭✭SubLuminal


    That you are very careful. Those new bikes cost a lot of money. You put a scratch in one, you just cost the shop more than you prolly earn in a week. Make sure they know you're sensitive to this fact.


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