Student seeking an internship - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Sterz · 02-26-2014, 02:27 PM

How's it going everyone,

My name is Sterling and I am 19 years old and you might have seen me posting around here or the Member's Journal area.

I am currently seeking an internship in the automotive industry. Ever since I can remember I have been fascinated by cars, and ever since the first time I drove one, I knew they would be a huge part of my life. I have come to know many members on this forum, and I thought to myself, what better way to start my automotive career than to start with the community I have come to know and love.

Ever since my first love (MY2004 Subaru WRX), I did my best to complete every mechanical repair or installation myself. I was absolutely addicted to modding my vehicles and it never stopped. I also have found an extreme addiction to driving. Ever since I have owned my FRS I have been to the track for HPDE 6+ times and have never been able to wipe the smile off of my face.

I am currently attending Saddleback College, I am in my second semester and am continuing my pursuit of majoring in Business with a minor in Automotive Technology. I am planning on getting all of my ASE certifications as well.

I am not looking for a specific position, as I will start anywhere. I just know that my life will not be satisfying until I find a position in the industry that I absolutely love.

PM me or give me a call at 949-444-8747 if you would like my resume. I look forward to hearing from some of you!

Thank you guys.

JS + BRZ · 02-26-2014, 02:37 PM

Good luck man!

whoster · 02-26-2014, 02:39 PM

Having a LinkedIn to show us would be probably helpful.

The position doesn't find you--you find the position.

Have you thought about local dealerships in your area that are hiring (for anything)? Santa Margarita Ford immediately comes to mind.

fitcious · 02-26-2014, 02:57 PM

Good Luck man - i was in your shoes and I wanted to work in the auto industry and I didn't stop until I landed in it and in a position that I absolutely love. Don't settle for anything less.

Sterz · 02-26-2014, 03:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by whoster

Having a LinkedIn to show us would be probably helpful.

The position doesn't find you--you find the position.

Have you thought about local dealerships in your area that are hiring (for anything)? Santa Margarita Ford immediately comes to mind.

While I have put serious thought into applying to be a porter at local dealerships, I thought that I should check with the community that I am most involved in to see if the vendors/shops that I support need any help first and foremost.

Vincenttam · 02-26-2014, 04:40 PM

Make sure that you're a full time student. Take whatever internship is thrown at you. The best place to check is your school or even ask your professor.

whoster · 02-26-2014, 05:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sterz

While I have put serious thought into applying to be a porter at local dealerships, I thought that I should check with the community that I am most involved in to see if the vendors/shops that I support need any help first and foremost.

I feel like it would have been more effective to reach out to the sponsors directly via PM and/or email, which would have given you an easy opportunity to follow up with a resume.

Please don't take this the wrong way and feel that I'm on some sort of warpath to discredit your efforts, I'm hoping to give you some feedback.

Sterz · 02-26-2014, 08:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by whoster

I feel like it would have been more effective to reach out to the sponsors directly via PM and/or email, which would have given you an easy opportunity to follow up with a resume.

Please don't take this the wrong way and feel that I'm on some sort of warpath to discredit your efforts, I'm hoping to give you some feedback.

No I definitely didn't take it that way, and I appreciate your feedback, I need all that I can get. I will contact some of the vendors directly I was just hoping that this would catch their attention if they needed help. Thank you!!!

Fish · 02-26-2014, 08:46 PM

Good luck with your search. If you don't really have a preference, maybe this might help?

https://vwgoa.taleo.net/careersectio...ch.ftl?lang=en

It's for a Volkswagen Group of America internship. Might be worth a try. Other manufacturers might have something similar as well.

I used to work at a couple different dealers as a tech for a few years. Personally I can never go back to it. Nor do I ever want to. But everyone experience will differ. Mine just wasn't so good even though I was good at what I did. Too much politics and what not. Just thought I should throw that out there.

Fish · 02-26-2014, 09:17 PM

Forgot there's also this:

http://www.volkswagengroupamerica.co...e_program.html

Looks like its closed for now, but something to keep an eye on.

whoster · 02-27-2014, 12:37 PM

I don't believe OP qualifies for the internships in the second link, Fish.

He needs to have a degree in-hand before "Spring 2014" which is like tomorrow.

N1rve · 02-27-2014, 03:41 PM

PM Sent to you.

PSJohnDoe · 02-27-2014, 07:25 PM

I know Toyota has a corporate office in Orange County, I believe Hyundai does as well. I don't know which other manufacturers have local offices, maybe some others know.

Fish · 02-28-2014, 12:42 AM

@whoster Yeah, I just wanted to post that as something to keep in mind for the future when it does open up. I believe one of the guys at work came from that program.

Regardless of what happens, good luck OP. I hope you find a position you'll love.

02-26-2014, 02:27 PM	#1
Sterz Great White Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: 2013 Whiteout FRS Location: Rancho Santa Margarita, CA Posts: 182 Thanks: 23 Thanked 37 Times in 29 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Student seeking an internship How's it going everyone, My name is Sterling and I am 19 years old and you might have seen me posting around here or the Member's Journal area. I am currently seeking an internship in the automotive industry. Ever since I can remember I have been fascinated by cars, and ever since the first time I drove one, I knew they would be a huge part of my life. I have come to know many members on this forum, and I thought to myself, what better way to start my automotive career than to start with the community I have come to know and love. Ever since my first love (MY2004 Subaru WRX), I did my best to complete every mechanical repair or installation myself. I was absolutely addicted to modding my vehicles and it never stopped. I also have found an extreme addiction to driving. Ever since I have owned my FRS I have been to the track for HPDE 6+ times and have never been able to wipe the smile off of my face. I am currently attending Saddleback College, I am in my second semester and am continuing my pursuit of majoring in Business with a minor in Automotive Technology. I am planning on getting all of my ASE certifications as well. I am not looking for a specific position, as I will start anywhere. I just know that my life will not be satisfying until I find a position in the industry that I absolutely love. PM me or give me a call at 949-444-8747 if you would like my resume. I look forward to hearing from some of you! Thank you guys. __________________ Sterz' Great White 86 http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=54533 Invidia Q300 Catback \| Invidia Catless Frontpipe \| Invidia Overpipe

02-26-2014, 02:39 PM	#3
whoster Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: an car Location: Inside Posts: 93 Thanks: 31 Thanked 39 Times in 26 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Having a LinkedIn to show us would be probably helpful. The position doesn't find you--you find the position. Have you thought about local dealerships in your area that are hiring (for anything)? Santa Margarita Ford immediately comes to mind. __________________ twitter

02-27-2014, 12:37 PM	#11
whoster Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: an car Location: Inside Posts: 93 Thanks: 31 Thanked 39 Times in 26 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I don't believe OP qualifies for the internships in the second link, Fish. He needs to have a degree in-hand before "Spring 2014" which is like tomorrow. __________________ twitter

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02-26-2014, 02:37 PM	#2
JS + BRZ Banned Join Date: Dec 2013 Drives: 2010 MS3 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,820 Thanks: 1,180 Thanked 1,161 Times in 597 Posts Mentioned: 18 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Good luck man!

02-26-2014, 02:57 PM	#4
fitcious Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Drives: 2013 FR-S Location: USA Posts: 922 Thanks: 283 Thanked 393 Times in 205 Posts Mentioned: 13 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	Good Luck man - i was in your shoes and I wanted to work in the auto industry and I didn't stop until I landed in it and in a position that I absolutely love. Don't settle for anything less.

02-26-2014, 04:40 PM	#6
Vincenttam WtsTofu Join Date: Sep 2013 Drives: Ultramarine fr-s Location: Los Angeles? Posts: 1,348 Thanks: 368 Thanked 575 Times in 336 Posts Mentioned: 19 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Make sure that you're a full time student. Take whatever internship is thrown at you. The best place to check is your school or even ask your professor.

02-26-2014, 08:46 PM	#9
Fish Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: 2015 Yuzu RS1.0 Scion FR-S #893 Location: San Fernando Valley, CA Posts: 913 Thanks: 459 Thanked 414 Times in 264 Posts Mentioned: 35 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Good luck with your search. If you don't really have a preference, maybe this might help? https://vwgoa.taleo.net/careersectio...ch.ftl?lang=en It's for a Volkswagen Group of America internship. Might be worth a try. Other manufacturers might have something similar as well. I used to work at a couple different dealers as a tech for a few years. Personally I can never go back to it. Nor do I ever want to. But everyone experience will differ. Mine just wasn't so good even though I was good at what I did. Too much politics and what not. Just thought I should throw that out there.

02-26-2014, 09:17 PM	#10
Fish Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: 2015 Yuzu RS1.0 Scion FR-S #893 Location: San Fernando Valley, CA Posts: 913 Thanks: 459 Thanked 414 Times in 264 Posts Mentioned: 35 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Forgot there's also this: http://www.volkswagengroupamerica.co...e_program.html Looks like its closed for now, but something to keep an eye on.

02-27-2014, 03:41 PM	#12
N1rve Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Drives: 2019 BMW ///M4 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 2,332 Thanks: 102 Thanked 1,167 Times in 714 Posts Mentioned: 28 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	PM Sent to you.

02-28-2014, 12:42 AM	#14
Fish Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: 2015 Yuzu RS1.0 Scion FR-S #893 Location: San Fernando Valley, CA Posts: 913 Thanks: 459 Thanked 414 Times in 264 Posts Mentioned: 35 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	@whoster Yeah, I just wanted to post that as something to keep in mind for the future when it does open up. I believe one of the guys at work came from that program. Regardless of what happens, good luck OP. I hope you find a position you'll love.

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