Guitar Shop
What kind of Qualifications do i need to work in a guitar shop?
Leaving school soon, I’m probably going to have about 6 C’s. I’ve sent off an application form for the college I want to go to to study electronic engineering (I want to repair guitars and amps and things). But while I’m going to college it would be good to have some experience of working in a guitar shop, so what kind of qualifications would I need?
I’ve played guitar for 5 years.
Basic English and Maths skills wouldn’t go a miss, just because they are pretty much the basic things an employer looks for. It is more down to knowledge and experience in dealing with guitars. Most guitar shops will expect to you know about the intricate functions and features of most guitars, and have the ability to communicate well with customers. Also the ability to sell up, always advise the customer to spend that extra for better quality, promote selling and selling up, for example, recommending the customer buy a Fender instead of a Squire. Things like that really.
Hope this helps!
Guitar Shop – Jeff Beck