If you are looking for your first job out of high school, you may find that it is easier said than done. In the current economy, many service economy jobs are cutting hours and wages have remained stagnant for over a decade. Things may look grim, but there are many good reasons to be optimistic
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Automotive technicians are professionals who examine, troubleshoot, repair and maintain various types of vehicles, including privately owned and commercial vehicles. Their work generally involves fixing worn brake pads or wheel bearing, changing or repairing tires, giving tune-ups, changing oil, and completing inspections. In established companies, automotive technicians may specialize in a single mode of expertise
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There are some careers where you sit in front of a computer screen without doing much other than typing or talking on a telephone. Those types of jobs are not for everyone. Some individuals are happier when they have a chance to get their hands dirty while repairing or maintaining automobiles. A career as an
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Mechanics are skillful tradespersons who work on light trucks, automobiles, and other types of vehicles that run on gasoline. They are entrusted with examining and inspecting vehicles brought into a service or repair shop. They interact with clients to obtain key information concerning the issues that they’re experiencing with their vehicles in order to diagnose
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Automotive technology is an integral part of our daily lives. Automotive service technicians and mechanics, known simply as service technicians, maintain and service the vehicles that power our daily routines. Those seeking a career in this field should survey their options before beginning the application process. What are the benefits of getting a formal education
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Automotive technology keeps businesses, organizations, and everyday people moving towards their goals. From daily passenger vehicles to the haulers that supply market shelves across the country, automotive technicians are an essential part of our modern way of life. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the need for qualified automotive service technicians and mechanics will
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For many Virginia residents and families, their vehicle is their most important possession as it gets them to and from work, school, and places of enjoyment. And, if they rent their home, their vehicle might also be their most expensive possession. So having access to a reliable and responsible automotive repair shop is essential. It
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Some people are mechanically inclined, learning how to perform repairs on their own vehicles and by just tinkering or watching others do it. In the old days, before so many automobile parts became computerized, there was a whole cottage industry of “shade tree mechanics,” who did repairs for small sums, without formal training. These days,
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Does the thought of shuffling papers and sitting in front of a computer screen for eight hours a day bore you to tears? Do you enjoy working with your hands? Do you get a buzz out of helping people? If the answer to these questions is Yes, you may be headed for a career in
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Do you enjoy spending your time under the hood as much as you enjoy being behind the wheel? Now is a great time to put your talents to good use by joining the auto repair field. As an automotive repair technician, you can choose to work hands-on as part of a larger team or you
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If you love taking things apart and putting them back together, if you love breathing in the combined smells of grease and rubber and the way metal parts feel in your hands, and you don’t mind getting covered in lubricant by the end of the day, then becoming an automotive technician in Virginia might be
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Jobs are sprouting up all over the country, and dozens of fields are scrambling to attract people to them to fill personnel shortages. For upcoming high school graduates from Norfolk schools, young adults looking for their path in life, and older folks who want to switch to a promising job, selecting between all of the
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