equipment mechanic practical test

[brain55]

Congrats Brian! With all the hoops you've had to jump through and the delays, it's a darn good thing you aren't out of a job and starving.:thumbdown: Also, isn't it kinda hard to get all that time off to go to all those interviews without your current employer getting a little bit suspicious? Sometimes the process by itself can really beat you up. I'm glad you're able to stick with it.:thumbsup:

I'm self-employed at the moment. I was laid off from my last job last April. I had known for nearly a year that I was probably going to be out of work, so I reestablished the mobile equipment repair business I had before I went to work for my customer turned employer. Business has been really slow due to the economy, most of my business came from landscape contractors (little new building and reduced equity has hurt that business more than I expected). I have a few good customers that cover my overhead but not much more. My wife has steady work and income but we still seem to be going in the hole every month so I figured with a job like this (7:30 - 3:30, weekends off) I could still take care of most of the customers that I have, and get good steady income and benefits.

Brian

 

[irvingj]

Glad to hear you're still in the running... and what a convoluted race it appears to be! I'm sure you're right about keeping the lawyers happy....

Thanks for keeping us posted. We're all pullin' for ya.:thumbsup:

 

[brain55]

I found out today that I have made it to the next round of interviews. Friday morning I have two interviews. The first one is with a Senior Supervisor, a Supervisor, and a Foreman. The second is with the General Manager and Asst. GM. I am now in the top three. I'm sure I'm up against some decent wrenches, it is time to really sell my management, organizational, and relationship building skills.

It is a good thing I have been on a weight loss kick lately. If I hadn't lost 10 lbs. this last month, I don't think I would have fit into my suit. I don't think I have ever worn a suit to an interview before. Then again every job that I have had since trade school, the application was practically a technicality. Dockers and a polo shirt or button down shirt was more than enough. I probably wouldn't be wearing one this time, except the HR person that called me suggested that I do.

Brian

 

[jcliburn]

I found out today that I have made it to the next round of interviews. Friday morning I have two interviews.

Best of luck to you. Remember how to knot a tie?

Jay

 

[bky]

I went to a interveiw many moons ago for a job installing alarm systems in homes. About 5 minutes into it the interviewer asks me " When you do repairs around the house do you show your wife where you made a mistake?". I said that I did. He ended the interview on the spot. He wanted a dishonest installer that would not own up to mistakes.

I would have told him I do not make mistakes.

 

[brain55]

Best of luck to you. Remember how to knot a tie?

Jay

That I do, its like riding a bicycle.

Brian

 

[teg]

Sounds like the HR guy gave you some advice... maybe for a reason Good luck...

 

[dex3361]

Still praying for your success. I am glad to hear that you are still on track. Let us know how you make out.:thumbsup::thumbsup:

 

[brain55]

Sounds like the HR guy gave you some advice... maybe for a reason Good luck...

I don't know, she jokingly said no mechanics clothes and then mentioned I should wear a suit. I'd like to think that I was getting some preferential treatment but they go to great lengths to make sure everybody gets equal treatment.

Brian

 

[MicroPilot]

I don't know, she jokingly said no mechanics clothes and then mentioned I should wear a suit. I'd like to think that I was getting some preferential treatment but they go to great lengths to make sure everybody gets equal treatment.

Brian

Could be a test to see if you can follow verbal instruction.