Why An Auto Care Career Is A Good Choice For You +VIDEO
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The auto care industry is one of the most flexible and opportunistic industries in North America. You can have a career in manufacturing, distribution, service and repair, retail, technology, service solutions, market research and more. A career in auto care is more than a job; it’s a gateway to some of the widest choices available. As baby boomer generation begins to retire, opportunities are becoming more available for the next generation. Because of the many options, there is ample opportunity for cross training, advancement and career change within the automotive industry.
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Auto care industry stats
There are over 254.8 million registered vehicles plus 7.2 million commercial trucks and vehicles in the U.S. that make up the auto care industry.
The auto care industry is a significant sector of the U.S. economy, employing more than 4 million people.
Industry sales in 2013 totaled $318.2 billion, a 3.4 percent increase over the previous year, contributing more than 2.3 percent of the U.S. GDP.
Auto care is an important and viable industry. Vehicle age has grown by 1.9 percent since 2001, leading to more parts needed, more services rendered, more stores needed and therefore, more jobs.
Regardless of economic situations, there is a long-term, sustained demand for maintenance and repair of vehicles. According to U.S. census data, the automotive sector is expected to double in sales from $138.billion in 1997 to a projected $255.3 billion by the end of 2015.
Where and how to find auto care industry jobs
Visit industry specific websites:
Browse job boards:
Sites such as www.monster.com, www.careerbuilder.com and www.indeed.com.
Many auto care companies post job openings on these general sites in order to find qualified candidates.
Explore individual companies’ websites.
Research companies in your area or the area you wish to reside. The auto care industry has many large, national companies—such as manufacturers, retailers and distributors—that may have many positions listed. Check the companies’ individual websites for lists of open positions.
Visit the company where you wish to work.
Make an appointment for an informational interview with the hiring professional.
Be prepared with a customized resume. Ask about opportunities and explain how you would be able to help the company.
Visit career fairs or centers.
Check with local college or high school career centers or other organizations that may sponsor career fairs.
Check your local newspaper, chamber of commerce or state employment office for listings.
Many companies in the auto care industry are small or medium-sized, and may rely on these resources due to the small size of their human resource staff.
Leverage word of mouth.
Check with friends and relatives who work for companies in the auto care business about openings.
Auto care companies like to hire based on personal referrals.
Use search engines, such as Google or Bing.
Search the title of the job you are seeking along with the words “auto industry” or “auto care industry.”
Attend military base career fairs.
If you are leaving the military, check with your base’s career fair about possible opportunities.
Utilize job placement agencies.
Work with an agency to find the right match for your interest and skills.
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