Never repaired the model being hired for — what do I write to still get called?

Write the related work you really did: assisting with manual-bike repairs, servicing scooters, assisting with car underbody work — one line each with the system. Do not write “can repair all vehicle types” in general when you never touched that model.

Should I name the diagnostic tool I used in the CV?

Only a real, checkable tool, for example “reading fuel-injection faults with a diagnostic tool”, instead of listing tool names you never used. The garage owner will ask how you read faults in the interview.

How do I write on-call shifts so I am not rostered for a shift I cannot do?

Write exactly the shifts you can do — day, evening on-call, weekend overtime — and state clearly which ones you cannot. Writing “can do all shifts” and then dropping shifts is the fastest way to lose the job in this group.

I worked on many different systems — list them all or only one group?

Put the system group that matches the job first, and the others in one short line. Applying as an engine mechanic and listing electrics, underbody and air conditioning at length leaves the owner unsure which bay you are strong on.

Never repaired an automatic gearbox — should I put it in the CV?

State clearly that you never repaired an automatic gearbox, but list the systems you did work on: engine, electrics, brakes, underbody. The owner assigns the right bay without the gearbox — claiming it and being found out during probation is the real weakness.

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CV for motorbike and car mechanics: write it so the garage calls you

Keep it to 1–2 pages: one line with the main system plus the vehicle type plus the work mode, 3–5 repair tasks written as concrete action verbs with the vehicle types you worked on, each past garage in one line with its main task, the area you can work in plus on-call shifts, and your contact details. Skip vague lines like “good at repairs, high skill” with no specific vehicle, system or diagnosis method attached — the garage owner has nothing to assign you to.

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How garage owners read a CV

Unlike office CVs, a mechanic's CV is read closely in exactly two places: the vehicle types you can really repair and the systems you can really fix. Garage owners look for four answers: which vehicle types can you repair, which systems have you fixed, can you diagnose a fault before replacing parts, and can you hold quality, schedule and a clean handover after repair. Missing any one of the four usually puts the CV behind others, even if you are genuinely hard-working and skilful. So put vehicle type plus systems right after the role line, then past garages, then area, shifts and honesty about skill at the end of the main part.

One role line: main system + vehicle type + work mode

Open the CV with exactly one line: the main system you want to work on, the vehicle type, and the work mode. Examples: “Scooter mechanic, engine + electrics + brakes, day shift with evening on-call.” For cars: “Passenger car mechanic, underbody + brakes + air conditioning, day shift with weekend overtime.” For diagnosis: “Fuel-injection motorbike fault diagnostician, fault reading + sensor checks + post-repair road test, day shift.” The most common mistake is writing it too generally (“looking for repair work”) or naming the system without the vehicle type and work mode — both force the owner to ask, and when hiring urgently, people who need asking are usually skipped first.

Vehicle types and systems: one task per line, only real work

This section is mandatory. List the repair tasks you can do, one line each, written with concrete action verbs plus the vehicle type. For motorbikes: scheduled servicing of manual and scooter bikes — oil, air filter, spark plug, brake, tyre and light checks; engine work — piston, piston rings, valve adjustment, smoke and weak-engine faults; electrics — battery, charging, starter, lights, horn, fuel-injection system, fault reading with a diagnostic tool. For cars: scheduled servicing — oil, filters, underbody, brakes, tyres, coolant; underbody and brakes — brake pads, discs, tie rods, shock absorbers; air conditioning — gas refill, compressor, condenser and evaporator checks, weak-cooling faults. For diagnosis and road tests: listen to the engine, check each system in order before concluding a part must change; road-test after every repair and record remaining faults for the customer and team leader instead of handing the vehicle back untested. Claiming a system or model you never touched shows up on the first shift.

Diagnosis, parts and road tests: state them, do not make owners guess

Diagnosis, parts and road tests are what set this CV apart. Diagnosis: check each system in order, measure and test before concluding, never replace parts on a guess. Parts: state that you are used to quoting parts before replacing them, distinguishing genuine from replacement parts when customers ask, and keeping old parts for customers to compare. Road tests: test after every repair, record remaining faults and book a re-check instead of handing the vehicle back and letting the customer discover the fault. If you handled a bike dying mid-road, an intermittent fault code or a post-repair complaint, write how you handled it and reported it. A skill claim that does not match, discovered only after the vehicle is already on the bay, wastes everyone's time.

Experience by workplace: workplace + dates + main task, no long descriptions

For each garage, repair shop or service centre, three facts are enough: the type of place (motorbike shop, car garage, service centre, brand dealer — no need for the old employer's name or detailed address), the dates (month/year from–to), and one or two main tasks you did there. No long description, no list of every small task. If you worked many short stints, do not hide them: list them all, one main task per place. Short stints are not automatically a weakness when the vehicle types and work area are clear; hiding them and being found out during probation is.

Quality, safety and tools: only real, checkable claims

Quality: fix the right fault, road-test after repair, hand the vehicle back clean, record what still needs watching. Safety: jack and support the vehicle correctly for underbody work, never work on a hot engine without precautions, keep the work area tidy and free of slippery oil. Tools: diagnostic scanner, multimeter, specialist removal tools — state which you have used, which need further guidance, and state clearly if you have never used a newer diagnostic scanner or never worked on an automatic gearbox. Do not list systems you never fixed, hobbies, or an elaborate portrait photo. Garage owners mostly call or message — the phone number must be one you actually use and answer during office hours.

Contact details and next step

At the end, only three things are needed: full name, phone number, and the area you live in and can work in. No detailed home address, no hobbies, no elaborate portrait photo. Next, create an account and upload your CV so garages and recruiters can find it: register as a candidate on timviecde.vn (/register). Note: with an unverified email you cannot upload a CV or receive selection emails — verify your email right after registering, before uploading.

Do this next

One role line: the main system you want to work on + the vehicle type + the work mode.
Real vehicle types + 3–5 repair tasks written as concrete action verbs, one task per line.
Diagnosis before replacing parts stated, plus the systems and models you have never worked on.

Common questions

Never repaired the model being hired for — what do I write to still get called?: Write the related work you really did: assisting with manual-bike repairs, servicing scooters, assisting with car underbody work — one line each with the system. Do not write “can repair all vehicle types” in general when you never touched that model.
Should I name the diagnostic tool I used in the CV?: Only a real, checkable tool, for example “reading fuel-injection faults with a diagnostic tool”, instead of listing tool names you never used. The garage owner will ask how you read faults in the interview.
How do I write on-call shifts so I am not rostered for a shift I cannot do?: Write exactly the shifts you can do — day, evening on-call, weekend overtime — and state clearly which ones you cannot. Writing “can do all shifts” and then dropping shifts is the fastest way to lose the job in this group.
I worked on many different systems — list them all or only one group?: Put the system group that matches the job first, and the others in one short line. Applying as an engine mechanic and listing electrics, underbody and air conditioning at length leaves the owner unsure which bay you are strong on.
Never repaired an automatic gearbox — should I put it in the CV?: State clearly that you never repaired an automatic gearbox, but list the systems you did work on: engine, electrics, brakes, underbody. The owner assigns the right bay without the gearbox — claiming it and being found out during probation is the real weakness.

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