Bike assembler interview

KungPao

Hi folks.

I have an interview soon for a position assembling bikes and I am looking for tips/advice.

I used to assemble bikes and go-karts etc, and do some light repairs in a previous life, but this new place is a little more professional. I definitely have the aptitude for this kind of work, but I am not an expert on it, although I did learn a lot from a seasoned pro - who really knew his stuff

What would they be looking for from me? and any advice on what to say or do?

Thanks in advance!

Caroline_ie

Is that what they call bike mechanics at Halfords? ... Now I understand...

KungPao

Caroline_ie wrote: »

Is that what they call bike mechanics at Halfords? ... Now I understand...

Very helpful.

Thanks.

07Lapierre

KungPao wrote: »

Hi folks.

I have an interview soon for a position assembling bikes and I am looking for tips/advice.

I used to assemble bikes and go-karts etc, and do some light repairs in a previous life, but this new place is a little more professional. I definitely have the aptitude for this kind of work, but I am not an expert on it, although I did learn a lot from a seasoned pro - who really knew his stuff

What would they be looking for from me? and any advice on what to say or do?

Thanks in advance!

You've answered your own question
Add in something like
" always wanted to work as a bike assembler/mechanic" "Love bikes" etc.etc.

petethedrummer

http://bicycletutor.com/

seamus

If you're going to be working in a workshop, they're looking for someone who is personable more than anything. A group of mechanics spend 6/7 hours a day in a workshop chatting and working away.
The last thing they want to hire on is a mouth or someone who thinks he's hilarious.

DualFrontDiscs

Probably no harm in mentioning that you appreciate how important a well assembled bike is to the overall purchasing 'experience'.

Being methodical, thorough, etc. Along with being conscious about the important safety aspects involved.

DFD.

KungPao

07Lapierre wrote: »

You've answered your own question
Add in something like
" always wanted to work as a bike assembler/mechanic" "Love bikes" etc.etc.

Hmm makes sense!

Cheers!

KungPao

seamus wrote: »

If you're going to be working in a workshop, they're looking for someone who is personable more than anything. A group of mechanics spend 6/7 hours a day in a workshop chatting and working away.
The last thing they want to hire on is a mouth or someone who thinks he's hilarious.

That's a good point. Luckily I am neither of those!

DualFrontDiscs wrote: »

Probably no harm in mentioned that you appreciate how important a well assembled bike is to the overall purchasing 'experience'.

Being methodical, thorough, etc. Along with being conscious about the important safety aspects involved.

DFD.

That's a good tip. And it's true of me. I have never and would never send out a wonky bike.

SubLuminal

That you are very careful. Those new bikes cost a lot of money. You put a scratch in one, you just cost the shop more than you prolly earn in a week. Make sure they know you're sensitive to this fact.