Will a BFA be of any advantage in landing myself a better auto technician job?

[Horror Business]

I'm not here to explain why I strayed from one career, fine arts to autotech. Its a long story but you probably can guess why. Id rather wrench, have the job security and it also benefits myself with the resources and knowledge of taking on my own projects.

I have already been in the autoglass business for a few years and I have 3 years of experience as assistant manager in selling auto parts. Now I'm halfway through an autotech course that is very well respected in my area. Its on the 2 year course level.

In a couple months I will begin a month long internship and from there I'm hoping to land a job at a dealership with factory training.

As I am applying for these internships or jobs can I expect my bachelors degree to help me out even if it is an unrelated profession?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated. I could also use advice on good things to include on my resume.

[Dreek]

So you have a degree in fine arts? I'm not sure how you can swing that in your favor. However...having a degree is a plus. It will certainly make service managers, dealer principles, and shop foremen take a closer look at your resume when it crosses their paths. If you find yourself applying to a dealer that services high end, luxury, or generally expensive automobiles you will be on the top of the resume stack. Most of the high end dealers are fed up with the typical dirt bag auto techs that fill the employee pool.

I have a BS in Business Management. After that I too made a career change and went to tech school. From there I was a Porsche tech for about 6 years and now I'm working for a high end manufacturer as a Field Service Engineer. Without my degree there is no way I'd be where I am today. PM me if you have any questions. Feel free to search my username too. I've responded to loads of threads about UTI and techs schools.

Good luck

[Diamond Dave]

As I am applying for these internships or jobs can I expect my bachelors degree to help me out even if it is an unrelated profession?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated. I could also use advice on good things to include on my resume.

You are bringing up one of the serious issues with formal education. it's a common misnomer that you "just need a degree; any degree". In fact, you need a science degree (Math, Science, Finance, Business, etc.) since those are useful in the business world.

That being said, it's possible having an Arts degree would help, but your employer generally makes a decision based on two things. 1) how well you demonstrate your work ethic and your ability to learn 2) the level to which your degree impacts his business in a positive manner.

[VILESTENCH]

Your BFA means about as much as my BFA.

[dunhamjr]

my personal view.

if you already have that BFA, then it can't really hurt.
it does show you are able to choose a path and stick with it.

i have an engineering degree and i have not once ever had an engineering job.

most of the time what i see or feel is that having that bachelor degree allows me an extra bonus point versus people who do not.