Motor Trade Jobs – Could it be Your Future?

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Are you looking for a different career path? Maybe something you have always enjoyed and has been a hobby up to now? Those interested in making their hobbies a career whether it's restoring cars, making family cars run smoothly again or selling cars, the motor trade jobs advertised could be your ticket to a new future.

Everyone at some stage in their careers decide it's time for a change, some stay within their chosen industry put pursue a different avenue, those working on vehicles may choose to sell vehicles instead or those restoring cars may choose mechanics for a change.

Whatever your reason for changing careers whether you are already in the industry or have just obtained your degree, there are ways to secure your future in your chosen career.

Where to Find Recruitment Adverts?

The first step is knowing where to find the employment adverts, where companies advertise for your chosen career. Many will choose online sites because they are the most affordable.

There are a host of recruitment sites for all industries online, it's finding the ones that meet your needs. There are free sites such as Gumtree, where you will often find positions according to area, this ensures you are able to get to and from work with ease. Have your CV ready and get it emailed through as soon as possible, work is in demand at the moment so for every position there are a lot of applicants.

Have a look through the job boards online, there is a choice of work sites offering a recruitment section from the online magazines in your area to dedicated job boards. Again be ready to pounce the minute you see a suitable position come online, as there are always a choice of applicants for each position.

Your CV

It's important that your CV makes a good first impression. Think about it from the recruiters point of view, they have advertised a position and the email is jamming up with applications. They need to read through each application to decide who to call in for an interview.

Your CV should be short and to the point, highlight your abilities and areas where you feel you can benefit the company. Read the posting carefully and ensure that your CV covers exactly what they are looking for.

This is your first impression to a possible employer, you need to showcase yourself to the fullest to show that you can do the job and you are the best candidate for the position.

Check the motor trade jobs websites a few times a day and respond promptly to any that you feel suits your needs and abilities.

I'm Looking For Jobs in the Motor Trade, What's The Market Like in the UK?

If you're looking for a motor trade job then the UK is probably one of the best places to be in right now. When you page through the number of positions available there is an abundance throughout the country.

Yes we did suffer with the recession, but the majority of jobs that were lost were in the factories, there still remains a demand for mechanics, managers and sales people.

Mechanical Workshops

The past two years has seen people uprooting their families and moving to where the work is and the same applies when looking for work as a mechanic in a mechanical workshop. The advantage now is that if a company is looking and you qualify, you don't have to worry because the recession is over, so companies that are still standing now will be standing in years to come, meaning you have job security.

In the workshop side of the industry you find both the larger dealerships and the smaller independent workshops are looking for the right staff members. You will need to keep an eye on the local paper and scout the internet to find the positions and bear in mind that there are a lot of people looking for this kind of work, so be sure your CV really puts your best foot forward to make an impression.

Car Sales

The car sales industry is stabilising nicely which means that companies are hiring again from secretaries and accounts managers to branch managers and sales people. This is the side of the industry that was really hard hit during the recent economic crisis, car sales plummeted which lead to job loss, but now that sales are increasing so are the positions coming available.

The majority of positions offered are at car dealerships, known brands from branch managers to sales managers and sales personnel are all positions currently being advertised on the internet.

UK Job Market

All in all the job market in the UK is definitely improving as more jobs are advertised on a daily basis. If you are looking for a position it's advisable to keep an eye on the internet and email your CV as and when they are added, also get in touch with workshops and dealerships in your area to see if they are hiring at the minute and speak to friends who are already in the industry, this will enable you to get your name on the list before they advertise.

We can expect to see even more motor trade jobs hitting the internet in the next few weeks with the holiday season and winter upon us, people are going to start repairing their vehicles, maintaining their vehicles again and buying new vehicles.

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