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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 our sample CV below you ll see how the CV includes example of a mechanic s

By Debbie Holden 02 Jan 2019 5 min read

Ben charity ball raises £102,000 to support UK automotive industry

Not-for-profit organisation partners with the automotive industry Ben has raised at its annual Christmas ball The money raised at the ball which took place at Grosvenor House in London contributes towards helping Ben continue its work supporting people and their families in the automotive industry Reported by Verdict around guests

By Debbie Holden 27 Dec 2018 6 min read

A day in the life of an Area Workshop Manager

How long have you been at Arrow Self Drive I have worked at Arrow all of my working life I started as an apprentice mechanic aged After qualifying and spending five years at our Huddersfield depot I moved around the other depots building up different skills In Bradford I learnt

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 ultimately selling a car to them Car sales jobs are often commission based Invariably sales executives

By Debbie Holden 18 Dec 2018 6 min read

Jaguar Land Rover reportedly plans to cut 5,000 jobs

Yesterday the Financial Times reported Jaguar Land Rover s plans to cut of its workforce in the UK In an article by Automotive News Europe the automaker giant will outline measures in January as part of a three-year cost-cutting program the paper said citing several unidentified people close to the

By Debbie Holden 10 Dec 2018 7 min read

New driving law changes in 2018

As draws to a close we explore the new driving laws that were introduced in the UK this year According to The Express the driving laws range from new car tax rates to alterations to the driving test and can results in some motorists landing a fine if they ignore

By Debbie Holden 03 Dec 2018 6 min read

SMMT says Brexit deal critical to UK automotive industry

Three quarters of automotive businesses could be affected by a no deal Brexit according to a new survey by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders SMMT Speaking at the organisation s nd annual dinner in London last week SMMT chief executive Mike Hawes said the survey results show the

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 When you are applying for jobs the easiest process seems to be

By Debbie Holden 26 Nov 2018 6 min read

Top 10 most unreliable used cars 2018

The ten most unreliable cars you can buy on the market today have been revealed The findings came from a number of key indicators including the numbers of claims against faults and how much each car costs A spokesman for Warranty Wise who conducted the research said This data is

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 for the rest of your application It should give the

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