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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 boss would notice all the hard work you ve done and

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 roles also commanding salaries at the higher end of the payscale The two main training paths to become

By Debbie Holden 12 Jul 2019 6 min read

Border Cars closes leaving 200+ employee’s jobs at risk

Border Cars a large dealership operating in Cumbria and south-west Scotland announced today that it will close leaving over employee s jobs at risk Dumfries-based Border Cars said it was in talks with up to three potential buyers A number of employees however have already received redundancy notices The family-run

By Debbie Holden 08 Jul 2019 7 min read

Electric car investment announced by Jaguar Land Rover

Last week Jaguar Land Rover JLR announced it is investing hundreds of millions of pounds to build a range of electric vehicles at its Castle Bromwich plant in Birmingham The news has been welcomed by many following JLR s previous announcement in January to cut jobs the majority from the

By Debbie Holden 08 Jul 2019 7 min read

How to become a car salesperson

Ever thought about becoming a car salesperson Here s how you can make it happen Car salesmen work in a dealership filled with cars meeting with customers to help them find one that meets their needs You might work long hours particularly if you need to meet your targets and

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 who can show that they are keen to learn the trade and

By Debbie Holden 28 Jun 2019 6 min read

Do driving habits affect social media usage?

Today we have a special blog from Ross Wild at All Car Leasing surrounding a study based on the connection between driving habits and social media usage have a read Have you ever sat down and wondered how much time you spend on social media throughout the day Without even

By Debbie Holden 27 Jun 2019 6 min read

“Find a job you love and you’ll never work a day in your life”

Rebecca Sides is the General Manager at Inchcape Mercedes Benz Rebecca will be sharing valuable career advice with us here is her first piece a bit about her job and how she got there in the first place So here I am eleven years into the most inspiring journey with

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 process there are other things you might find much

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 way There are several questions which can be difficult to answer if you re caught

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