Tips for applying to work as a Mechanic...

Cool, newer cars are much easier to diagnose for the most part.

Learn their test equipment and shop information systems well.

Strong electrical diagnose skills will earn you much respect, but if not, a good attitude and work ethic will keep you on their good side.

I know some veteran techs can be brutally nasty and rude to the new guys but you have to have a thick skin and let things roll off to earn their respect.

Learn as much as you can, and if you don't like it after a year or so you will have learned a hell of alot of new skills that you can take elsewhere.

Don't fall for the "you ain't cool if you don't have the toolbox as expensive as the boss's mortgage" trick.

Get yourself a cheap *** craftsman three tiered box and you will be able to hold the same tools as the guy that will be paying for his box for the next 15 years as opposed to the one you paid cash for today, and yours will last just as long-get the roller bearing drawers.

Snap on tools are great but craftsman will do the same thing although you will be tempted form time to step onto the magic snap on toy center on wheels which is fine, just dont go crazy- wife's and G/F's don't like debt.