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Title: I'd love to get a job at a Ducati dealership...
Post by: robartlum on July 06, 2008, 01:19:51 PM
I know this seems really random and strange but hey, this IS the Ducati Monster Forum.  ;)

I'm a college student (junior) going to University of Georgia in the fall, really close to the Ducati Dealership in Watkinsville GA. I would absolutly kill to get a job or internship there. Unfortunatly, my only credintials include...two years of military college and new ownership of a ducati monster.  ;D Not reaaaaally much to go on. I can't think of any job I would rather have than being around Ducati's all day. I am going to pick up a job application in a couple of weeks and maybe talk to the manager. Any ideas?

So has anybody heard of someone getting like an intership or part-time job at a ducati dealership?

Thanks DMF.
Title: Re: I'd love to get a job at a Ducati dealership...
Post by: Porsche Monkey on July 06, 2008, 01:40:30 PM
You'll never know till you try. What position would you be applying for?  They could have openings in service or parts or maybe even sales. Good luck and keep us posted.
Title: Re: I'd love to get a job at a Ducati dealership...
Post by: Duck-Stew on July 06, 2008, 02:38:18 PM
You forgot to mention that you're obviously passionate about Ducs.  That went a LONG way with the mgt at R&S Yamaha/Ducati in Albq, NM when I applied.  It was a good job except that I had to fake interest in Yamaha products like 60% of the time until I became the go-to guy for Ducati sales.

I wouldn't do it now, but I'm glad I worked there when I did.
Title: Re: I'd love to get a job at a Ducati dealership...
Post by: Bick on July 06, 2008, 02:42:04 PM
Quote from: robartlum on July 06, 2008, 01:19:51 PM
ownership of a ducati monster. 

Quote from: Duck-Stew on July 06, 2008, 02:38:18 PM
You forgot to mention that you're obviously passionate about Ducs. 

That's a lot more than a lot of people I have known to work at various dealerships around town.
Title: Re: I'd love to get a job at a Ducati dealership...
Post by: Randimus Maximus on July 06, 2008, 04:49:50 PM
Quote from: Bick on July 06, 2008, 02:42:04 PM
That's a lot more than a lot of people I have known to work at various dealerships around town.

What are you talking about?  Some people at the local Ducati dealership's are very "passionate" about their careers.
Title: Re: I'd love to get a job at a Ducati dealership...
Post by: wbeck257 on July 06, 2008, 07:13:21 PM
The owner of the shop is a regular at GeorgiaSportbikeForum -- get in contact w/ him there.
http://www.georgiasportbike.com

NPR is a great shop and would be really cool working there.
Title: Re: I'd love to get a job at a Ducati dealership...
Post by: printman on July 06, 2008, 07:20:41 PM
Accept for being a tech, the other positions should be based on what the owner wants out of them. Only one way to find out.  [thumbsup]


NPR is nice, haven't been there in awhile but the seem to be good people.
Title: Re: I'd love to get a job at a Ducati dealership...
Post by: the_Journeyman on July 07, 2008, 06:12:42 AM
There's always the parts guys that drive the counter.  Only a little common sense and being familiar with the bikes is required for that job.  One of our drivers need a job during the day between is bus routes so he didn't have to drive the bus an extra 80 miles each day.  One of the local car dealers paid him to prep (wash, wax, detail etc) cars that customers purchased before they picked them up.  Might find some general grunt work like that available too ~

JM
Title: Re: I'd love to get a job at a Ducati dealership...
Post by: robartlum on July 07, 2008, 11:51:13 AM
Thanks for all the input and good vibes, guys! I will definatly give it a go. There is only one way to find out! I'll let ya know how it goes! :)
Title: Re: I'd love to get a job at a Ducati dealership...
Post by: junior varsity on July 07, 2008, 01:37:47 PM
Quote from: wbeck257 on July 06, 2008, 07:13:21 PM
NPR is a great shop and would be really cool working there.

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