So I'm looking for an apprenticeship as a bike mechanic, and need a resume. I've never been employed in a formal bike shop, but a year or so ago I started a small bike co-op and learned enough to consider myself a fairly decent mechanic (though I still have plenty to learn). I love bikes, I'm passionate about fixing them, and I'm very eager to learn more about how they work and to become a better mechanic.
Would anyone have any recommendations for writing a resume as an aspiring mechanic? Anything I should know? It'd be perfect if someone could even send me one that I could use as a sort of template.
Just a quick follow up. If the O.P. knows that the reason he is turned down is not because of his resume then he will continue to be honest, and maybe less discouraged that it isn't "him."
Steve
Just put all your previous work experiences, both past and present. It is very important to put as many work experience as you can but make sure you make your resume as short and simple as possible.
When and if you do talk to an owner or manager, don't be over confident or brag
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. Just be you calm, collected, and simply friendly.
Good maintenance to your Bike, can make it like the wheels are, true and smooth!
(07-30-2010, 02:25 PM)manuscripts Wrote: So I'm looking for an apprenticeship as a bike mechanic, and need a resume. I've never been employed in a formal bike shop, but a year or so ago I started a small bike co-op and learned enough to consider myself a fairly decent mechanic (though I still have plenty to learn). I love bikes, I'm passionate about fixing them, and I'm very eager to learn more about how they work and to become a better mechanic.
Would anyone have any recommendations for writing a resume as an aspiring mechanic? Anything I should know? It'd be perfect if someone could even send me one that I could use as a sort of template.
If you search online then you get many mechanic resume templates... And creating your resume mostly focus on your worked experience whatever you mention.
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im very glad to hear that steve!
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in a totally non-bicycle related field, ive noticed my competition is picking up, which tells me my industry as a whole is starting to come back. now ive got that charlie daniels song"you never did think" in my head.
Get on your bad pedalscooter and ride!