so i want to break into the automotive industry. not exactly sure where to start. i am still fairly young (26) and been at my job for 5 years now. I am afraid of getting stuck here and never feeling fulfilled. After some time thinking and deciding what career I want, I’m still lost. I know I love cars. The designs, mechanics, all of it. I’d love to do something in the auto industry.. but what? I only have food service and now office/admin experience. any advice???

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Automotive suppliers or the Big 3 (if possible) are always hiring - look at the big ones (Bosch, BorgWarner, Mahle, etc) and a role that is relevant (admin assistant, procurement support, etc) and then work your way up. Not too late and an industry ripe for a go-getter!

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Yeah, I’d look at remote jobs - most automotive corporate jobs are out of Detroit (Big 3), Nashville (Nissan), California (most others)

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I was in this position when i was 19. So i deviddd to go ahead and go to an automotive program(do not recommend it) and began working at tire shops, then independant shops doing high end performance cars and now i am in the dealership
World. If you love problem solving, logical thinking, challenging yourself and feel like you will get satsifaction and joy from having a broken car come to you and have it leave fixed and the customer is happy. Then id say go for it. You are 25, which is an age where pay is a huge factor. Do no expect great pay for atleast the first 3 years. If you can get into a dealership right away entry level, stay there for 3 years, you will then start to get decent pay increases. I job hopped a lot which costed me my opportunities at seniority, raises and at every new job no matter my experience i had to start with low pay to prove my skills before getting a raise. I am 27, make $26/hr, been with my job for 5 months

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