cdnr
04-25-2013, 09:47 PM
Hey there!
I joined the forums a while ago, but remained but a "fly on the wall" until now, choosing to absorb as much information as I can. Last summer I had to supplement my income and opted to do mobile car washing / minor detailing. Basic things like wash, wax vacuum etc. Currently, I am 21 and a university student. I love these forums, and plan to continue to use them as they are a wealth of information.
I have an interview set up at the local Honda dealership for a car detailing position. I have read about the mixed bag of experience out there as far as working for dealerships goes. I feel it`s worthwhile in my situation, as the potential pros outweigh any cons that I can come up with. They are offering $15/hour and a steady 40/hrs a week. I know that dealerships have a tendency to instil bad habits and often do not put out quality work.
I am hoping that in the two weeks before my interview I will be able to begin to make a quick reference guide. I am planning to scour these forums, ask questions, and want to come up with a list of what are considered to be the most acceptable methods to deal with various situations (finishes, upholstery stains, decontaminating etc). Is this something worth doing? Or as a `new` detailer are they more likely to tell me how to do things and expect them done that way?
Anyone have any experience with having to explain to a senior employee/manager why you are doing things differently?
I joined the forums a while ago, but remained but a "fly on the wall" until now, choosing to absorb as much information as I can. Last summer I had to supplement my income and opted to do mobile car washing / minor detailing. Basic things like wash, wax vacuum etc. Currently, I am 21 and a university student. I love these forums, and plan to continue to use them as they are a wealth of information.
I have an interview set up at the local Honda dealership for a car detailing position. I have read about the mixed bag of experience out there as far as working for dealerships goes. I feel it`s worthwhile in my situation, as the potential pros outweigh any cons that I can come up with. They are offering $15/hour and a steady 40/hrs a week. I know that dealerships have a tendency to instil bad habits and often do not put out quality work.
I am hoping that in the two weeks before my interview I will be able to begin to make a quick reference guide. I am planning to scour these forums, ask questions, and want to come up with a list of what are considered to be the most acceptable methods to deal with various situations (finishes, upholstery stains, decontaminating etc). Is this something worth doing? Or as a `new` detailer are they more likely to tell me how to do things and expect them done that way?
Anyone have any experience with having to explain to a senior employee/manager why you are doing things differently?