Striking a balance between experience and knowledge can be tough when you are starting out towards a career in motorsport. If you’ve worked your way up through hands-on experience and vocational qualifications, chances are you have a good mix of the two to detail on your CV. If you’ve travelled a more ‘academic’ career path you may struggle to find enough practical experience to make your CV stand out.
Volunteering, internships and work experience are all great ways to pad out job applications. Start by connecting with or contacting local teams or racetracks to see if there are any vacancies or offer your time for free. Spend as much time getting to know more about the jobs you intend to apply for by attending race weekends or requesting garage tours.