October is Black History Month. We want to raise awareness of all the black pioneers who helped shape the automotive industry over the years and that unfortunately have not always been given due credit. George Washington Carver George Washington Carver was born into slavery on a Missouri farm in 1865.During World War I, Carver invented
A local councillor and businesswoman, Gillian Keegan defended the seat of former Chair of the Treasury Select Committee Andrew Tyrie, for the Conservatives. In the process, she became the first female MP for the constituency in its history.
In light of International Women’s Day, here are 5 women who have shaped the automotive industry into what it is today. Hedy Lammer – Inventor of GPS The actress was fascinated with military weapon systems and spent her film breaks in a caravan experimenting with technology. In 1940, she invented a Frequency Hopping System, a
Drive My Career has published the results of its latest survey aiming to help dealers secure a higher job application intake, including an analysis of potentially misleading job titles. Drive My Career (DMC) polls its target audience regularly to investigate trends and perceptions of recruitment within the automotive industry. The most recent survey, which ran
NFDA’s employment initiative Drive My Career’s presence at the recent British Motor Show drew large numbers of young people interested in starting a career in the automotive industry. The Drive My Career team engaged with young people and their families to highlight that while the perception that working in the automotive industry usually means either fixing
The British Motor Show is back and once again the Drive My Career team will be present to demonstrate why young people should consider a career in the automotive industry. To many, the prospects of working within the automotive industry benefit those who want to become mechanics and technicians. And whilst the industry offers great
– “Ambassador Scheme” launched by NFDA’s Drive My Career – Samantha Anscombe, Sytner’s Parts Advisor, becomes first Ambassador – The scheme will give exposure to the success of colleagues working in automotive and inspire more people to start a career in the sector Drive My Career (DMC), NFDA’s employment initiative, promotes automotive retail as a
‘Supercharge Me’ the first apprenticeship wellbeing event hosted by Drive My Career took place on 9 June 2021. The initiative was designed to support apprentices and young people to actively discuss the importance of looking after their health and wellbeing. The event was announced during Mental Health Awareness Week in May and was created in
A cover letter is an important document to include in your job applications along with your CV. Here are some of our tips to make sure your cover letter is the best it could be! Tailor your cover letter to the job applicationEmployers want to read a cover letter that is relevant to their company
On the occasion of the International Women’s Day 2021, Drive My Career shares success stories and testimonials of women working in the automotive industry across different business areas. International Women’s Day (IWD) celebrates the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity. The theme
Drive My Career gives you the best chance to kick-start your career and drive it forward. If you are passionate about something or just want to explore what’s out there, Drive My Career can help you find the best opportunity for you. Explore the wide range of exciting, diverse and financially rewarding opportunities that the retail automotive industry offers.
