Sample Interview Questions

Below are some sample interviews we’ve compiled to help you during your job search. Some of these were actually written by students like yourself!

• What do you like most about working in the industry? What do you like least?
• How would your techs describe your culture?
• What excites you about the future of the automotive industry?
• How often do you hold meetings with your techs?
• Would there be a regular one-on-one with my manager?
• Is there an annual evaluation process?
• What do you expect from me in the 3 months?
• Do you have a career path for entry-level technicians?
• Is there a probation period and how is it evaluated?
• Will I have access to any type of ongoing training?
• Does your dealership hold any type of social events?
• Do your techs typically work independently or in teams?
• Who do I go to if I have a question or problem?
• Tell me about the most successful tech at your dealership.
• How many techs do you have? How long have they been there?
• How do you motivate a tech who’s slacking?
• What are the biggest challenges I would face if I started tomorrow?
• What’s something you wished your techs talked to you about more?
• What happens if I can’t finish a job during my shift?
• What tools will be required to start working?
• How do you help entry level technicians grow to become a more well rounded working individual?
• How long before a new tech goes from hourly to flat rate?
• What are some good habits that shop managers want to see?
• What is the most challenging thing about working as a technician?
• How likely would it be to hire someone with no shop experience, aside from school?
• What is the best advice you have ever been given in your field?
• Do you offer any bonuses for getting inspection, emissions or ASE certifications?
• What type of jobs are there in the service department besides a tech?
• Do you offer any type of tool assistance for new technicians?
• What makes your dealership unique?
• How will you help me manage my school schedule with my work schedule?
• Are you open-minded about students that are new to the field?
• What incentives, tuition reimbursement, or benefits do you offer?
• As a fresh technician, how immersive is your training program?
• What opportunities are available to newer techs hungry to learn more?
• What jobs are available at your dealership while I’m in still in school?
• What do I need to do to keep progressing as a technician?
• What is the average amount of experience among the technicians in your shop?
• Do you reimburse technicians who take their ASE certifications and pass?
• Why should I come work for you?