Last Week of Job Fair!

There is just 1 week left  before hundreds of job postings disappear from our 7th annual "Online Job Fair". 

Take action, don’t miss out!  
Our 7th annual Job fair is THE ideal time for job seekers to browse through hundreds of open positions in the motorcycle industry to find that perfect job. Job seekers can create a personal account that will allow the employers to also search for them. MIJ encourages everyone to create a job seeker account, upload their resume and just be ready for that call that could change their career or life.

Is your resume up to date?  
Hundreds of employers search Motorcycle Industry Jobs.com every month for great candidates like you.  Keep your profile and resume up to date so employers can find you faster.

Helpful Tip
Did you know that 69% of Motorcycle Industry Jobs resume searches were for those updated in the last 3 months?  Even if you just review the information and do a quick spruce up, the "last updated" date listed on your resume will show as current and will attract more attention.

Update your resume and profile now on www.motorcycleindustryjobs.com
WHAT: Online Job Fair 2011
DATE: May 16, 2011 – May 31, 2011
PLACE: www.MotorcycleIndustryJobs.com

Winner of Job of the Week

Congratulations goes out to Kali Protectives for winning our 'Job of the Week' Sweepstakes.  They will have their logo and job listing on the Motorcycle Industry Jobs.com homepage the first week of Job Fair (May 16-23)

Job Seekers...

Is your resume up to date? 

Hundreds of employers search Motorcycle Industry Jobs.com every month for great candidates like you.  Keep your profile and resume up to date so employers can find you faster.

Helpful Tip

Did you know that 69% of Motorcycle Industry Jobs resume searches were for those updated in the last 3 months?  Even if you just review the information and do a quick spruce up, the "last updated" date listed on your resume will show as current and will attract more attention.

Update your resume and profile now on www.motorcycleindustryjobs.com

Job Fair Update

Last Call for Free 15-Day Job Listings 
You have until Sunday night to load up unlimited free 15-day job listings for our Job Fair.  All Job Fair listings will go live on www.MotorcycleIndustryJobs.com starting this Monday, May 16 and will run through May 31.

How to Post a Job Listing to the Job Fair:
1.  Log on or create an account (creating an account is quick, easy and free)
2.  Fill in the job listing details or use a pre-written template and select the green 'plus' button to add it to the Job Fair listings.

Need help?  Call toll-free 1-866-376-8964.  We will have extended hours over this weekend to answer questions or help with your listings.  

One lucky employer will win the coveted 'Job of the Week' during the Job Fair.  Enter to get your logo and job description on our homepage from May 16-23, 2011.  Entries must be submitted by Saturday, midnight PST.  

How to Enter:  Go to our homepage, click on the bottom red banner and Enter to Win! 
  

May Specials

Can't wait until the Job Fair free listing dates? 
Buy a single 30-day ad for just $99

30-day Job 3 pack (valid for 12 months upon purchase) for just $259 ($387 retail)

30-day Resume Browsing PLUS one 30-day Job Posting for just $269 ($378 retail)  

Job Fair 2011 on Motorcycle Industry Jobs!

Motorcycle Industry Jobs.com Hosts 7th Annual Online Job Fair

FREE Job Listings for Companies - Great Opportunities for Job Seekers

 Escondido, CA (5/2/2011) - For the 7th year in a row, Motorcycle Industry Jobs.com will host an online “Job Fair” and is offering powersports employers a huge opportunity to recruit the best talent for FREE.

All Job Fair listings will go live on www.MotorcycleIndustryJobs.com on May 16 and will run through May 31.  Employers are encouraged to submit unlimited 15 day ‘Job Fair’ listings FREE of charge starting May 2 through May 16.  The job listing will automatically expire on May 31 with absolutely no charges or future obligations.  Employers will have the option to renew at the time of expiration. 

Job Fair job listings will be:
- Accessible and free to every job seeker with Internet access from May 16 - 31

- Instantly posted to LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter for even broader reach

- Routed to a variety of online job aggregators such as Indeed and SimplyHired
- Referred to friends
- Posted to a variety of high traffic industry blogs and websites such as www.cycletrader.com,  Sprocketlist.com, RacerXill.com, ThrottleHand.com, Bikernet.com, NadaGuides.com, etc.

Employers
1. Create an account or login to current account
2. Create job posting(s) and select the green plus button to add it to the Job Fair listings

Employers can also place their ads by calling toll-free 1-866-376-8964

Job Seekers
1. Create an account or login to current account
2. Post resume
3. Browse and apply to positions

4. Be ready for that call that could change your career or life!

Facebook Job of the Week – Sweepstakes Contest

One lucky employer will win the coveted ‘Job of the Week’ during the Job Fair.  The winner will get the job posting of their choice posted to the homepage of Motorcycle Industry Jobs.com during the busiest time of the year - Job Fair 2011.  The Job of the Week winner will get their logo and job description posted on the homepage from May 16-23, 2011 plus loads of social media coverage. They can increase their chances of winning by encouraging other employees or fans to enter for their company!

About: Motorcycle Industry Jobs.com
Motorcycle Industry Jobs is the #1 job search engine serving the powersports industry. We have proved to be the premiere service for connecting the best companies with the most qualified job seekers in the industry. Visit www.MotorcycleIndustryJobs.com to see first-hand how we can benefit you or your organization! Call for more info 1-866-376-8964.

Tech School or Learn on the Job

It’s one of the great debates recently….

Is it worth it to attend a tech school, or should you just get a job at the local shop and work your way up as you learn?

Well, there is no right or wrong answer. It really depends on what risks you want to take and (like most things in life) how hard you are going to apply yourself to be successful.

Let’s take a brief look at both scenarios.

Mechanic Schools

There are a wealth of high-quality mechanic schools in the United States.  At these schools, you can earn a degree/diploma in just about any facet of the moto repair industry.  The schools are staffed with professional teachers, equipped with the latest technology and tools, and are committed to helping you succeed, if you put forth the effort and are willing to deal with a few hiccups on the way. In a lot of cases, it’s not just technology training – it’s everyday life training.

By attending, applying yourself to the coursework, and graduating from any of these top schools, you have a very good chance of landing a sweet job right out of school.

Of course, you have to pay tuition, which is not cheap – no question about it. Many students qualify for financial aid to help out, but you are still looking at spending a significant chunk of change to attend most of the top mechanic schools. Looking at it from a different perspective, you are investing in your future, so are you worth it?

Pros:

- you earn a certificate/diploma/degree which shows you can set your mind to a goal and complete it

- you can get highly specialized manufacturer specific raining that makes you very valuable in the industry

- you might be able to secure a job right out of school with a specific dealer or manufacturer

- in some cases you get a good starter set of professional tools

– you make connections with fellow students, teachers, and others in the industry

- you typically get job placement assistance

- many students qualify for financial aid to help pay tuition

- you end up working on vehicles that you worship, and you’re actually happy to wake up in the morning and go to work

Cons:

- you have to pay tuition and possibly student loans after you graduate

-you might not get a job… even with your shiny new diploma in hand

- if you don’t apply yourself 110% in your classes, you might not learn a whole heck of a lot considering how much you paid in tuition (that would be your fault…)

Apprenticeship or Learning on the job

The other road to become a professional mechanic is the tried and true. Learn a good bit tinkering on your own, and then look for an entry level position in a local shop, and work your way up. You can pepper that with taking a few certification courses along the way, and bingo, you might have yourself a nice career.

If you are already good with your hands, own a good set of pro tool, and can find a local shop with a mentor who will teach you the in and outs – then go for it! Get certified here and there over the years to stay current, and you’ll be good to go.

Pros:

- you don’t have to pay tuition

- you might earn an hourly wage while you learn on the job/apprentice

- you might end up taking over for the owner/lead mechanic eventually and run the shop yourself

Cons:

- you might get a very small (or none at all) hourly wage while learning on the job

- the person you are learning from might not know as much as you thought they did.

- you might not learn to do what you really want to be doing(changing tires, oil, etc day in and day out…)

- you have to buy or borrow every last one of your tools yourself

- you might get laid off first since you are the low man on the totem pole

Hopefully this article has given you something to think about. Maybe put things in perspective a bit. Or even made you think of a few things you hadn’t considered. That was the goal.

We need more good, qualified, honest, professional technicians in the industry. Hopefully, whichever road you take, you become one.

Best of luck in your endeavors!