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xTimx

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Posted: September 08, 2004 at 1:03 AM / IP Logged

well i'm from canada and i applied for a position for car audio, at best buy thats opening up soon and they asked me if i can install car stereo, or have any experience in it. and i said that i can do custom enclousers and decks, and speakers and such, but i dunno anything about installing alarms and command starts.

they basically said that i have an interview on fri at 10am. i just wanna know what to say to them to make sure i get the job as installer. or even just a wingman under an installer. i do have pics of my car stereo install in my own car and such. but i really wanna impress them and hope to the good Lord that i get the job. cause i have been waiting for this oportunity to come for a very long time.

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Ravendarat

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Posted: September 08, 2004 at 1:08 AM / IP Logged

which city did you apply in.

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xTimx

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Posted: September 08, 2004 at 1:31 AM / IP Logged

Regina saskatchewan

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Ravendarat

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Posted: September 08, 2004 at 1:39 AM / IP Logged

Thats what I thought. You will be talking to probally Calvin and Quasi. If you are talking to Quasi be sure not to try to BS your way through anything because he is a very good installer and will see right through you. Dont be overly concerened about your lack of professional experience. Concentrate on personallity because it will take you a long ways. These guys are good though and wont try to crucify you. They do want people and as of last week the installer positions werent filled. Your lack of experience in Command starts is gonna hinder you being that it is already september and command start season is fast approaching, which is a big thing in Saskatchewan. Best buy doesnt open till november, that leaves you 2 months till you start which gives you a little bit of time to learn basics but no time on the job before command starts kick in. I wish you luck and hope it works out, but if not dont give up because there are alot of oppertunities to get into the buisness, its just all about timing. Regardless of what happens, work on your knowledge of command starts and alarms so you will be prepared when you do get in.

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xTimx

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Posted: September 08, 2004 at 1:41 AM / IP Logged

alright. thanx. any last suggestions? :P

xTimx

jimmeezgolfvr6

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Posted: September 08, 2004 at 2:53 AM / IP Logged

like ravendarat said, concentrate on your willingness to learn and somehow convince them that you're a quick learner. none of us knew it all when we first started. most of the learning happens with experience. like installing decks into cars...all cars are different, but work under the same principles. the same can be applied to security and remote starts.

i'll be the first to admit that i was unsure of myself on my first 5, maybe even 10 alarm installs, and they took me far longer to complete than they should have. after hundreds of them (maybe even thousands now) i'm still learning new stuff, but i find that the same general principles apply to most cars.

you'll get a grasp of it quickly enough, i'm sure, and i hope that your interviewers remember where they came from. good luck!

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Posted: September 08, 2004 at 10:57 AM / IP Logged

basicaly show that you are very interest in the profession, make it clear that your very interested in learning all the techniques. Study your resistance math, series, parallel and such. Ask them if there willing to sell you a remote starter so you can practise your first one on your own car. And don't mention e-bay, , thats the devil, , , say you always got ur stuff from local shops.

Tell them how you have been studying, ie. the12volt.com, magazines, books, and such. My employer was shocked when i told him i actually studied car audio for 6 months before i even planned on applying. Thats a bonus to employers so they know you are keeping up to date on your own will.

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kgerry

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Posted: September 08, 2004 at 11:42 AM / IP Logged

car audio install experience isnt as critical as it's mostly dash kits and vehicle wiring interfaces ( at least if you are doing it professionally it is )

as Raven mentioned, the lack of RS and Security experience may hinder you but just put your best foot forward and show confidence and enthuiasm for the industry.... the right attitude will take you far further than formal training in most cases..... we all at some point learned on the job.....

if you do get the job.... welcome to the industry........

Kevin Gerry

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MECP First Class Installer

Owner/Installer

Classic Car Audio

since 1979

Ravendarat

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Posted: September 08, 2004 at 12:37 PM / IP Logged

I also know for a fact that that store does not have their install team set in stone yet. As of right now I think they want 3 guys and they only have 1 real guy right now so you have decent chance, this isnt a goose chase or just an opurtunity to "put you on file". Impress them while remaining humble, its difficult to do but almost never fails when done right.

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