Most days I can stay as late as I need. If I have plans that night you might have to take it up with my wife.
2. Explain me what is your specialty?
I am well rounded in the automotive industry and love all aspects of being an automotive tech.
3. Explain me what do you find most challenging while fixing a problem?
Sometimes the customers persist on seeing the whole repair done and they start asking too many questions which makes it difficult to concentrate. I find such situations quite challenging and usually try to minimize the conversation until the problem has been fixed to allow my maximum concentration where it should be.
4. Explain me about your ability to work under pressure as Repairman?
You may say that you thrive under certain types of pressure. Give an example that relates to the type of position applied for.
Mention routine pressure you face, such as dealing with deadlines on a regular basis.
Try not to use an example where you created the pressure yourself, by waiting too long to start something, or by handling a task irresponsibly at the beginning. For example, working under pressure to meet a customer's deadline could be a good example, but not if you had waited too long to start the project.
“Pressure is actually a catalyst to my work. When there is an imperative deadline, I refocus my energy into my work which in fact, has helped me to produce some of my best works. (Give examples) I guess you can say I thrive under pressure.”
5. What are your salary expectations as Repairman?
This question is like a loaded gun, tricky and dangerous if you're not sure what you are doing. It's not uncommon for people to end up talking salary before really selling their skills, but knowledge is power as this is a negotiation after all. Again, this is an area where doing your research will be helpful as you will have an understanding of average salary.
One approach is asking the interviewer about the salary range, but to avoid the question entirely, you can respond that money isn't a key factor and you're goal is to advance in your career. However, if you have a minimum figure in mind and you believe you're able to get it, you may find it worth trying.
Three words describe how you should answer this question: Relevance, relevance, relevance.
But that doesn't mean you have to make up an answer. You can learn something from every job. You can develop skills in every job. Work backwards: Identify things about the job you're interviewing for that will help you if you do someday land your dream job, and then describe how those things apply to what you hope to someday do.
7. Explain me what is your leadership style?
This is a tough question to answer without dipping into platitudes. Try sharing leadership examples instead. Say, "The best way for me to answer that is to give you a few examples of leadership challenges I've faced..." and then share situations where you dealt with a problem, motivated a team, worked through a crisis... explain what you did and that will give the interviewer a great sense of how you lead.
And, of course, it lets you highlight a few of your successes.
8. Explain me what do you like to do outside of work?
Many companies feel cultural fit is extremely important and they use outside interests as a way to determine how you will fit into a team.
Even so, don't be tempted to fib and claim to enjoy hobbies you don't. Focus on activities that indicate some sort of growth: skills you're trying to learn, goals you're trying to accomplish... weave those in with any personal details. For example, "I'm raising a family so a lot of my time is focused on that, but I'm using my commute time to learn Spanish..."
Is the job the candidate will fill important? Does that job matter?
Great candidates want a job with meaning, with a larger purpose -- and they want to work with people who approach their jobs the same way.
Otherwise a job is just a job.
10. Tell me which metal is used for crankshaft main bearing journal?
Cast iron or an aluminum alloy.
11. Tell me have you ever worked with little or no supervision?
Yes. I am capable of working by myself. If I am unsure of a component, clear and precise instructions before I do the work are needed, and then I can work on my own.
12. Explain me have you ever changed a tie rod?
I've changed a tie* rod twice, to deal with steering issues on a 4 wheeler, as well as the same on a pick-up truck.
13. Explain me about your job relevant qualifications?
After my high school diploma I completed 200 hours of vocational training in automotive mechanics and possess an ASE certification along with a driver's license.
14. Tell me an experience where you handled a difficult situation?
Once I raised an engine singlehandedly in an old vehicle to fix a problem. It was done to perfection, but while lowering the engine I realized that the lower body was rusting and the procedure took much longer than initially anticipated.
15. What field experience do you have as Repairman?
Speak about specifics that relate to the position you are applying for. If you do not have specific experience, get as close as you can.
If you are being asked this question from your employer then you can explain your experience. Tell the employer what responsibilities you were performing during your job. You can tell what programs you developed and what modules you worked on. What were your achievements regarding different programs.
I have been working with computers since 2001. I also have a degree in network support/computer repair. I have built my last 3 computers, have work with Dell as an employee. So I have around 15 years experience working with computers.
16. Explain how did you learn about the opening?
Job boards, general postings, online listings, job fairs... most people find their first few jobs that way, so that's certainly not a red flag.
But a candidate who continues to find each successive job from general postings probably hasn't figured out what he or she wants to do -- and where he or she would like to do it.
He or she is just looking for a job; often, any job.
So don't just explain how you heard about the opening. Show that you heard about the job through a colleague, a current employer, by following the company.... show that you know about the job because you want to work there.
Employers don't want to hire people that just want a job; they want to hire people that want a job with their company.
17. Please explain how you think other people would describe you?
I hate this question. It's a total throw-away. But I did ask it once, and got an answer I really liked.
"I think people would say that what you see is what you get," she said. "If I say I will do something, I do it. If I say I will help, I help. I'm not sure that everyone likes me but they all know they can count on what I say and how hard I work."
Can't beat that.
18. Why do you want to work for our garage as Repairman?
I want to obtain valuable work experience in the automotive industry and I feel like your garage is a large stepping stone towards it.
19. Tell me what do you know about computer systems in cars?
I have perfumed feature coding, and reprogramming on some BMWs. I also have a passion for tuning fuel/ignition mapping for modified cars.
I always road-test the vehicle I have repaired or performed maintenance on. This way, I can determine if the repair or maintenance work actually works in a real time environment.
21. Do you know auto Mechanic Salaries?
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, automotive service technicians and mechanics earned an average of $37,120 in 2014.
The bottom 10% of automotive service technicians earned less than $20,800 while the top 10% earned at least $62,280.
22. Why do you believe we should hire you as Repairman?
This question needs to be carefully answered as it is your opportunity to stick out from the rest of the applicants. You should focus on skills that you have, including those not yet mentioned. Simply responding “because I'm really good” or “I really need a job” isn't going to work. You shouldn't assume the skills of other applicants or their strengths, focus on yourself. Tell the interviewer why you are a good fit for the position, what makes you a good employee, and what you can provide the company. Keep it brief while highlighting achievements.
23. Why do you want this job as Repairman?
Now go deeper. Don't just talk about why the company would be great to work for; talk about how the position is a perfect fit for what you hope to accomplish, both short-term and long-term.
And if you don't know why the position is a perfect fit... look somewhere else. Life is too short.
24. Tell me what can we expect from you in your first three months?
Ideally the answer to this should come from the employer: they should have plans and expectations for you.
But if you're asked, use this general framework:
☛ You'll work hard to determine how your job creates value -- you won't just stay busy, you'll stay busy doing the right things.
☛ You'll learn how to serve all your constituents -- your boss, your employees, your peers, your customers and suppliers and vendors...
☛ You'll focus on doing what you do best -- you'll be hired because you bring certain skills, and you'll apply those skills to make things happen.
☛ You'll make a difference -- with customers, with other employees, to bring enthusiasm and focus and a sense of commitment and teamwork...
Then just layer in specifics that are applicable to you and the job.
25. Tell me what really drives results in this job?
Employees are investments, and you expect every employee to generate a positive return on his or her salary. (Otherwise why do you have them on the payroll?)
In every job some activities make a bigger difference than others. You need your HR team to fill job openings, but what you really want is for them to find the right candidates, because that results in higher retention rates, lower training costs, and better overall productivity.
You need your service techs to perform effective repairs, but what you really want is for those techs to identify ways to solve problems and provide other benefits -- in short, to build customers relationships and even generate additional sales.
Great candidates want to know what truly makes a difference and drives results, because they know helping the company succeed means they will succeed as well.
