Wondering whether a Sales career is best for you? Here are a few reasons why you should work in sales! Competitive Salary: The majority of sales jobs in the automotive sector have a good basic salary plus commissions. Therefore, you have the potential to earn a very competitive salary from your very first day. Also,
Why should you become an auto technician? Find out below! The demand for Technicians: In the automotive industry, there is a huge demand for technicians. With the constant growth and development of new vehicles, skilled technicians are desperately needed. Starting an apprenticeship will gain you the relevant qualifications needed to further your career as a
Marketing in the Automotive Industry Marketing is a very broad industry to get into, with roles suited to a number of different skill sets. Within the automotive industry, by getting the marketing right, you are able to increase the number of cars sold and add to the success of the company. Below we’ve outlined some
Thinking about starting a career in Accounting but unsure how to get started? Here are some steps of how you can start your new career in Accounting: Research Due to the range of different areas within accounting, it’s important to do your research in understanding what area you want to work in and how you
Drive My Career interviews David Sowerby, Chapelhouse KIA General Sales Manager How did you get into the motor industry? I started working in the motor trade when I was 19 with Chapelhouse Motor Group. At the time, I was doing a Business Management Degree but I became disillusioned with further education. So, I decided
Findings from Drive My Career’s latest Insight revealed that 95% of apprentices would remain with the same company if they received a job offer after their apprenticeship. Drive My Career is the employment initiative launched by the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) in February 2018 to improve the perception of the automotive industry among young
Female apprentices networking at JCT600 JCT600 is one of the great companies to work for that you can find on Drive My Career. They regularly run networking sessions for their female apprentices to allow them to share their experiences. In June, they had apprentices from many different business departments including Sales, Service, Technical, Parts, Admin
Drive My Career Supporting National Careers Week From the 4th to the 8th of March, Drive My Career took part in National Apprenticeship and National Careers Week. From Monday to Friday, we ran a campaign with the support of our members Marshall Motor Group, JCT600, TrustFord, and Lookers. The focus of the campaign was to raise
Drive My Career members Lookers Group and TrustFord were named among the 2019’s 25 Best Big Companies to Work For. The awards showcase the UK’s best companies to work for and they are based on direct feedback from colleagues. To join the list, companies must employ at least 3,000 full-time employees. This is another incredible
Congratulations! It’s your first day at your new job. Here are some tips to make it the best! Preparation: You don’t want to start off with a bad impression on your first day by being late to work. The place you’re now working at may be the place you had your interview. In this case,
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.
