When joining this industry you are not restricted to one sector of the industry, there are many motor trades to choose from, which is why it may be of interest to you.
Many people that
think of this industry immediately gear their thoughts to the mechanical side
of the trade. Mechanical workshops are found throughout the country and are a
very important aspect of the industry as a whole. Without these mechanical
workshops the vehicles on our roads would not be safe, they would be breaking
down on a regular basis and there would be more accidents to account for.
Most people join
the mechanical side of the industry because they enjoy the ability to problem
solve, find the solution to the problem and fix the vehicle. Many who choose
this sector of the industry as a career have been tinkering with cars for many
years, some since they were children tucked away in the garage with dad working
on cars and bikes.
Then there is the
sales side of the industry, which offers the opportunity to combine your sales
and marketing degree with your love of vehicles. This is a very niche market
where sales people have a vast knowledge of motor vehicles and combined with a
college or university degree, they are able to join this sector of the industry
and enjoy what they really love, cars and sales.
There are many
job opportunities in the industry for those who love restoring older vehicles
to their former glory, managers, accountants and secretaries. The industry
requires a diverse number of individuals to run and whether you are a mechanic
or an accountant, your services will be needed.
For those with
management degrees there are the larger franchised dealerships that are always
looking for quality managers. People who love cars, but at the same time can
manage staff, ensure they reach targets and come up with new and inventive
marketing initiatives.
Some are lucky
enough to get into the very niche market where they build vehicles according to
customer specification, I am sure you've seen “Hot Rod” and “Fast and Loud” on
television. These are niche markets, markets where you can use your creativity
and combine it with your love of vehicles, your mechanical knowledge or panel
beating knowledge to produce quality vehicles for customers.
There are so many
sectors of the motor trade that you may be interested in. It's advisable to
learn about each of the sectors of the industry before making your final
decision.
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