Job searching can be really daunting, especially when you’re not quite sure what you want to do. It might seem like everyone has a plan and their careers figured out but that can change, multiple times actually! Speaking from experience when I was fresh out of school I was looking to do a degree in
Drive My Career members have taken part in the third ‘Apprentice Takeover’ campaign to raise awareness of the multiple apprenticeship opportunities in the retail automotive industry during the National Apprentice Week 2021 which took place between 8 and 14 February. Drive My Career is the employment platform launched by the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA)
Sytner Group, in partnership with the Institute of the Motor Industry, is launching a new competition named Driven by Design to support secondary school students, parents, guardians and teachers with the immense pressure that they currently face when it comes to juggling home schooling and their other life commitments throughout lockdown. Sytner Group has a
Ben is the charity dedicated to supporting the people of the automotive industry – people just like you! The charity works with people to improve their lives by enhancing their health and wellbeing through its free and confidential online self-help, helpline and support services. Ben provides life-changing support to those facing crisis, as well as
Searching for a new job can be a difficult task! Therefore, we have put together some tips to make it easier for you. Explore many job sites: Try to look at a range of job sites. Different job sites can show different jobs, so, you want to be able to explore all the opportunities out
– COVID-19 has had a profound impact on young people’s jobs, Drive My Career survey reveals – More than 40% of young people’s jobs affected by COVID – Searching for a job has been significantly more difficult than usual Drive My Career is the employment initiative launched by the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) in
Here are our top tips to have a successful online job interview! Technology test run: Before your online interview, make sure you have checked that all your technology works. This includes webcam, microphone, and your sound speakers. Having a test run before the interview will allow you to know if there are any issues before the
– Job stability is very important to young people, Drive My Career survey reveals – Health care, annual leave and pension scheme are the most valued perks – More than one in three respondents in sectors outside automotive do not feel secure in their job Drive My Career is the employment initiative launched by the National
In April, the demographics of the users visiting the Drive My Career website showed an equal 50/50 gender split for the first time. Drive My Career was developed by NFDA to support automotive retailers in attracting and retaining young people. During these challenging times for the automotive industry and the whole UK economy, when many
Job Interview tips: These five basic interview tips will help you shine at your next interview. Preparation: Make sure that you know how to get to the interview a few days or the night beforehand so you know the route you need to take. Also, check the time of the journey and make sure you leave
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.
