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Discussion in 'Off Topic Discussion' started by Ranger SVO, Oct 16, 2006.

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  1. DMP

    DMP Full Member

    Well I wish that someone would give me a chance to get into this kind of business. Ive had a few interviews in the past and they asked if I was MECP certified and I told them no. They were like well it would be a good thing if you were and thats probably a main reason why I didnt get those jobs.

    I know being MECP certified looks good, but its definately not better than "hands on" experience which I have. Not alot of it, but I do have some. One thing that the MECP book doesnt teach is how to tear apart the interior of a car (it would be hard to anyways) and I can do this without breaking anything. I just need to find someone to let me get my foot in the door.
     
    DMP, Oct 21, 2006
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  2. TheViking

    TheViking Well-Known Member

    Keep tryin!!!!!!!

    Show then some COOL ORIGINAL stuff yu have done to your car,,, dont act like a know it all, and dont act like a complete freekin moron.........


    the way I was impressed was by a guy who kept his nouth shut and listened, then asked intelligent questions and would hang out after hours to learn a little here and there....But DONT bother someone who is working and really into ssomething that theyare tryin to do!!!! Oh, and if you can get an MECP, do it, it shows that you are interested and willing to learn, at least to most shopps i would presume, dont mean crap to me though. Kiss a little ass, just dont suck the asshole!!!!!! And bringing the beer.......that always helps!!!! LOL!!! ONLY if your of age!
     
    TheViking, Oct 21, 2006
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  3. tech12volt

    tech12volt Full Member

    i am an mecp certified installer and have been for years. But i agree every mecp installer i have ever hired has been a wash. They seem to know everything and cant execute anything. This is the ones that go to these audio schools.You guys have made a great decision. good luckl
     
    tech12volt, Oct 21, 2006
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  4. Ranger SVO

    Ranger SVO Full Member

    What impressed me about this person was the install in his ride. No it was not top notch but it wasn't stupid. His amp was bolted down. his box was bolted down, his ground was not just wrapped around the trunk hinge. The power wire was actually fused.

    We called in about 10 to 12 people for an interveiw. If they had a systen installed D or myself looked at it. Most of what we saw was power wires run through the fender and in the door. HU's hanging out of the dash, and a junk pile in the trunk (or it looked like a junk pile).

    Thats how I got my job there. The owner interveiwed me 12 years ago, looked at my truck liked what he saw and hired me. (trust me, my truck 12-years ago looks nothing like it looks today). It had one amp, custom built and carpeted box and an old Pioneer HU. And the install was super clean.

    Keep trying, and if you have a system in your ride, make it look good. It doesnt have to be expensive or the best, but it should reflect your ability. Breaking into the business is the hardest part.

    Tech12volt, then you might agree that the MECP does not measure ability. I think it measures a persons ability to test. The owner has offered to pay for me to test, but for me its a waste of time. In two years I will have a Bachelors of Science in Mathematics and I will leave the business. Otherwise I would take the time and take the test.

    I would encourge anyone to take the test, because so many employers thoughtlessly believe that this test measures a persons ability. I personally WILL NOT consider hiring an MECP certified person unless he has verifiable references and atleast 5 or more years of experience.
     
    Last edited: Oct 22, 2006
    Ranger SVO, Oct 22, 2006
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  5. aznboi3644

    aznboi3644 Full Member

    Ranger...don't you mean MECP instead of MCEP lol
     
    aznboi3644, Oct 22, 2006
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  6. Ranger SVO

    Ranger SVO Full Member

    Its been edited, please continue to proof read and bring to my attension any other spelling or gramatical errors.
     
    Ranger SVO, Oct 22, 2006
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  7. aznboi3644

    aznboi3644 Full Member

    No problem...
     
    aznboi3644, Oct 22, 2006
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  8. DMP

    DMP Full Member

    I actually have the MECP book and read it, but ive been to lazy to take the test. :lol: I wish I would have taken pictures of everything I installed because that would of looked good to an employer, thats something I regret. I can install head units, alarms, speakers, amps.....etc. easily, its just hard to show someone I can. I did have a few people offer me a job....they said to come in and show them what I can do. If they like what they see, they will hire me. But it was too far of a drive for that.
     
    DMP, Oct 22, 2006
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  9. weird22person

    weird22person Full Member

    Did you do that purposely or were you just not paying attention?:D
     
    weird22person, Nov 7, 2006
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  10. weird22person

    weird22person Full Member

    Arent you already an asshole? No...i wont touch your chicken.
    :D
     
    weird22person, Nov 7, 2006
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  11. Ranger SVO

    Ranger SVO Full Member

    on purpuse
     
    Ranger SVO, Nov 7, 2006
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  12. weird22person

    weird22person Full Member

    Viking, you changed your sig back? You ruin all our fun.
     
    weird22person, Nov 8, 2006
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  13. Willy D

    Willy D Full Member

    I know nothing of this ceritification you are talking about, but in my job there is certifications and here is my take on them....

    I am a mechanic and I am ASE master certified in med/heavy truck....What does ASE really mean?? In my opinion it shows that I have more than just a basic understanding of all aspects of this line of work....Does it mean I can fix a transmission any better than a guy who is not certified?? Absolutely not.

    I would recommend photographing every single thing you ever install and it may not be a bad idea to have each customer you do work for write a little something (or even make up your own form) stating what you did and if they were happy with the end results (price, time taken, your attitude and skill and knowledge of the job).....Get the certification and then just continue to prove yourself and improve every chance you get.....

    Don't tell people how good you are...Show them and let them tell you...

    just my two cents anyway..

    Willy
     
    Willy D, Nov 8, 2006
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