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By Debbie Holden 07 Jan 2019 7 min read

MOT Tester job description

MOT Testers play an important role in any automotive team contributing to the overall success of the company A career in MOT Testing can be a rewarding career path that is both interesting and challen...

By Debbie Holden 03 Jan 2019 7 min read

Writing a CV for a Mechanic

It goes without saying that a brilliant CV will be your ticket to an interview and hopefully a great mechanic job Mechanics generally focus on performing tasks to help keep vehicles running well In ou...

By Debbie Holden 19 Dec 2018 5 min read

Car sales job description

A car salesman sells new and or used cars at a dealership The role mainly involves speaking to customers about their vehicle needs showing them cars that match those needs organising test drives and u...

By Debbie Holden 26 Nov 2018 7 min read

Should I use a generic CV?

Hiring managers receive an average of CVs per position that they post so their time is limited when reading through yours If it doesn t stand out to them then it s likely going in the rejection pile W...

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By Debbie Holden 20 Nov 2018 7 min read

The key elements of a Workshop Controller CV

Twiddling your thumbs on what to write on your CV Below we share a few key tips that are crucial if you want to catch a recruiter s eye Opening statement An opening statement on your CV sets the scene...

By Debbie Holden 13 Nov 2018 5 min read

Writing a CV for a Parts Manager

Writing a CV is for alot of people the most tedious part of a jobhunt You may not think that your CV is the most essential part of the process but we beg to differ A CV is the gateway to impressing a...

By Debbie Holden 07 Nov 2018 7 min read

What's the average salary for a career in the automotive industry?

The Office of National Statistics has released figures showing that those who work in the automotive industry excluding managers and sales professionals earn an average of per year Their yearly survey...

By Debbie Holden 31 Oct 2018 5 min read

5 things to do if you’ve been fired

Whatever your employer s reasons are for firing you you re likely in a very frustrating and confusing frame of mind at the moment The experience of being fired from a job is high on the list of stress...

By Debbie Holden 22 Oct 2018 7 min read

7 ways to make a great first impression at an interview

First impressions matter particularly at a job interview When you re prepping for an interview your focus is likely on the tough questions you might face during your sit-down with the potential employ...

By Debbie Holden 18 Oct 2018 7 min read

Best graduate job hunting tips revealed

You re young fresh out of university and now you re on the path to secure a meaningful job right from the get-go But you might find yourself running in to a few problems on the way As a graduate the l...

By Debbie Holden 03 Oct 2018 7 min read

Automotive technician: How to tailor your CV

Writing a job winning CV isn t easy With so many skilled vehicle technicians in the UK it can be hard to make your CV stand out above the rest Tailoring your CV to the job you want is essential if you...