{"id":106455,"date":"2024-07-29T09:33:36","date_gmt":"2024-07-29T13:33:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.skillscompetencescanada.com\/?p=106455"},"modified":"2024-07-29T09:33:36","modified_gmt":"2024-07-29T13:33:36","slug":"jacob-denis-from-cummins-speaks-about-the-automotive-industry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.skillscompetencescanada.com\/en\/jacob-denis-from-cummins-speaks-about-the-automotive-industry\/","title":{"rendered":"Jacob Denis from Cummins Speaks about the Automotive Industry"},"content":{"rendered":"<p aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">My career journey<\/span><\/b><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"none\">I did my Diploma of Vocational Studies (DVS) in diesel mechanics. Then I worked for 10 years doing mechanical maintenance on a fleet of over 10 trucks. Now I am working as a mechanical technician for Cummins since the last two years.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">What I love about my job<\/span><\/b><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"none\">I love working on complex tasks, having new challenges, and being able to surpass myself and learn something new every day. Seeing the final result and knowing that I&#8217;ve done a good job give me a lot of satisfaction. I have always loved working with my hands. Furthermore, I am passionate about engines and big trucks. So it was a natural choice for me to pursue a career in this industry.\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:370,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:11,&quot;335559740&quot;:240,&quot;335559991&quot;:370}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Skills for Success<\/span><\/b><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"none\">I think that all nine Skills for Success are essential. However, in my area, I would say that communication, problem solving and reading are the most important skills. These are the ones I use most often in my work.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:370,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:11,&quot;335559740&quot;:268,&quot;335559991&quot;:370}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Career opportunities<\/span><\/b><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"none\">There are many options in the automotive industry. As the saying goes: <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">the sky is the limit!<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\"> In this field, you can pursue a career as a data-reading specialist, mechanic, salesperson, trainer, mechanical technician, and much more. My advice to young people who want to pursue a career in this industry would be to show interest and ask questions. Don&#8217;t be afraid to make mistakes, to try new things, and to dare.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:370,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:11,&quot;335559740&quot;:268,&quot;335559991&quot;:370}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>My career journey I did my Diploma of Vocational Studies (DVS) in diesel mechanics. 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