Expect Open-Ended Questions
In an open-ended question you are required to describe beyond usual "yes" or "no." The interviewer may likely ask to give a rationale why you like or don't a particular nature of your job. You need to give the right explanation, and stick to it.
Talk Your Past Work
You should be ready with a valid explanation concerning your work history. If your resume carries work experience of at least three years with each previous employer, its' appreciated. However,
Outline Your Training
Different training and certification programs are acknowledged by dealers and independent garages differently. For example, ASE certification and factory-training certifications are preferred likewise in the cases of independent garages and dealerships.
So you can highlight a list of the test equipment with which you are familiar and the training seminars they you have attended.
Be Practically Prepared
You should always be ready to outperform in an interview test-task thrown at you, this is the moment when you can demonstrate your practical skills and knowledge. You should never try to mention false information regarding your training or experience, as in the interview you can be asked to describe about a tools utility or how would you deal with a specific problem code.
Bank On Your Computer Skills
Apart from your hands-on expertise on printed auto-specific information understanding, you should also display computer/internet skills related to your job. You can also give your inputs on how IT skills can be used to make the work-process efficient and less time-consuming.
Be Ready for Q&A
You need to be ready to answer questions on your strengths and weaknesses, goals and objectives.
Some questions you can expect:
- What do you want to be achieving in five years?
- What is the value-addition you would add to this job?
- Do you welcome training sessions?
Interviewers do expect you to ask questions, as this makes them believe that you are seriously committed to the profession and the organization.
- What on-job training opportunities are available at this shop?
- What are my avenues for advancement within this organization?
- What information systems do you use in your work?
- What is the attrition ratio of your technicians?
