Here’s some good news for anyone who loves cars: the automotive industry is booming.In 2013, in fact, the industry contributed about $16 billion to Canada’s GDP. It’s quite obvious that, for people with a passion for all things car-related, this is a lucrative industry to make a career in. Whether you’re making cars, trucks, motorcycles, or other vehicles,it’s more than likely that a career in the automotive industry would bring in a large salary and comprehensive benefits. You can also expect that, as such an important industry to the Canadian economy, you’ll find job security and opportunities for career growth.
Perhaps you’re looking for a way to get into the automotive industry. Whether you’re a new employee looking for the right fit for you, or a trained professional looking to make a career change, a career in the automotive industry is a great option. Automotive manufacturing, in particular, is a career suited to people with different interests. So no matter your skill set, here are some tips on how to start your career in this field.
Focus on What You Want to Do
When it comes to this industry, there are so many directions your career can take. This can sometimes make it difficult to narrow down exactly what you want, but it’s important to know where your interests and passions actually lie. While someone might be interested in the design side of things, another might be intereste in car sales. Again, while one person might be interested in the future of car technology (like driverless cars), another might be interest in the technicalities of car manufacturing. It all depends on what you’re passionate about, as this will help you stay motivated throughout your career.
Once you have a general sense of where you want to go, you can narrow it down even further. For example, within the manufacturing side of things, there are all sorts of career opportunities, including: racking/unracking, machine operating, quality control, sorters, forklift drivers, injection molders, assemblers, electronic assemblers, shippers/receivers, and automated welders.
The good thing is, many of the manufacturing roles are entry level and require little experience to enter. So whether this is a career change for you or a starting position, this is a great way to get your foot in the door.
Network and Do Your Research
As with all industries, the benefits of networking to help start a career in the automotive industry are self-evident. Not only might it help you land a job, you may get to know more about the backgrounds of other people in the industry–what they did in school, where else they worked, what other experience they have, etc. This research is really important–it’ll help you clarify your own plans and learn what you need to do topursue the career you want.
If you don’t know anyone in the industry now, you can even start this research online.
Use a Staffing Agency to Help You Realize Your Career Goals
Starting a career in the automotive industry isn’t always easy: you might be frustrated by how difficult it is to get your foot in the door, how slow going it is, or how little opportunity there seems to be.
But by working with a staffing agency that specializes in placing workers in the automotive industry, your job search can become a whole lot easier. A niche staffing firm, particularly, can be hugely beneficial. These recruiters work with hiring managers at many different car manufacturing plants; they’re familiar with the positions they need to fill and can help you get placed. Furthermore, they can help you improve your resume, secure and prepare for an interview, and give you a referral to the hiring manager.
Contact Liberty Staffing to help launch your career in the automotive industry.
