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By Debbie Holden 12 Sep 2019 5 min read

Manager interview questions

If you are applying for your first managerial role then it may be hard to predict what questions you might face as they will obviously differ from interviews in the past Managerial interviews will foc...

By Debbie Holden 09 Sep 2019 6 min read

The most common competency based interview questions

Congratulations you ve secured an interview Tailoring your CV really did the trick So the next stage is to prepare for your interview And the recruiter might have some strategical questions up their s...

By Debbie Holden 29 Aug 2019 5 min read

Good reasons to cancel an interview

So you ve set up an interview for your dream job but due to external circumstances can no longer attend Of course this is frustrating but the bigger question is how do you cancel it Some people might...

By Debbie Holden 23 Aug 2019 7 min read

The typical structure for a cover letter

An important element of any successful job application is the quality of the CV and the accompanying cover letter Writing a cover letter is an area that some applicants really struggle with as they re...

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By Debbie Holden 14 Aug 2019 6 min read

A guide to job interview preparation

Preparing for a job interview can be somewhat daunting especially if you are applying for your first job in the motor industry It can be hard to determine which details are important to research and w...

By Debbie Holden 12 Aug 2019 7 min read

Why do we quit our jobs?

At some point in your career you might feel like you want to quit your job Pressure at work the feeling of not being challenged and generally not enjoying your time at a company can all factor into it...

By Debbie Holden 23 Jul 2019 7 min read

How to ask for a pay rise

Ever wondered about asking if you were worth more but couldn t pluck up the courage to do it Asking for a salary raise means stepping way outside of the comfort zone for many In an ideal world your bo...

By Debbie Holden 15 Jul 2019 5 min read

Average salary for UK car mechanics

A car mechanic is a rewarding career which provides essential services to vehicle owners in the UK The average salary of UK mechanics can be determined by experience and location with specialised role...

By Debbie Holden 01 Jul 2019 7 min read

How to write a mechanic CV with no experience

If you re looking for a mechanic job but don t have any experience in the industry don t fret Whilst many recruiters will be looking for people with experience others will be open to taking on someone...

By Debbie Holden 24 Jun 2019 6 min read

Things that frustrate jobseekers

A job hunt is filled with all sorts of twists and turns which can make you feel like you re on top of the world or at the bottom of the pile But aside from how you progress within the recruitment proc...

By Debbie Holden 18 Jun 2019 5 min read

Tough interview questions and answers

A job interview is a big hurdle towards getting the job you want The most nerve-wracking part of an interview besides making a good first impression is not knowing what questions will be thrown your w...