In the UK we spend more time in work than in any other country in Europe. As a result, our jobs tend to play a massive role in our lives and in many ways define who we are. As we spend on average five out of the seven days a week in work it is extremely important that we have jobs that we enjoy. Far too often people waste away in jobs that they don't enjoy and become miserable as a result. For this reason finding a job that suits your interests and pays well enough to sustain your lifestyle. So how do you go about your job search in the UK?
Often people are put off from embarking on a career or job change because the process of finding a new job is daunting. But it really needn't be this way. The internet has made browsing for jobs simple and quick. You can even search for jobs on your lunch break. If you decide to sign up to an agency they may even approach you with jobs that suit your criteria. So searching for a job can be very easy. Nevertheless there are some important parts of the process that can be demanding and that require you to commit both time and effort.
Writing a CV
Possibly the most tedious of all of the aspects of a job search, writing a CV can put off many job seekers. Part of this anxiety is that the CV is a vital part of the process as it is the piece of paper that is presented to an employer and it is meant to sell you. This can be a difficult task especially bearing in mind that the CV needs to be short enough to remain interesting and also it needs to detail your entire life's achievements.
They best way to make a start at a CV is to find an example CV on the internet, choose a design that you like and replace the information with your own. Using another CV as a template will make the whole process much quicker and easier to complete. All you will need to do is collate all of the past jobs that you have done and your references. If you can spend time on this part of the process it will open the door to hundreds of new jobs.
Apply to as many jobs as possible
Finding jobs that suit your exact requirements is not always easy. If for example you want a specialist job that pays a lot of money and is located in your town you are unlikely to find many jobs with these requirements listed. As a result it is important that you are not to specialised or picky when you make applications. It is strongly recommended that you apply to as many jobs as is possible.
Apply to jobs that broadly suit your skills and interests. You may find that a job that sounds boring actually turns out to be interesting if the people that work at the workplace are fun or if the management are good to work with. It is very difficult to make this judgement from a job advert so try and go to as many interviews as you possibly can - it may turn out to be perfect!
When you think about automotive jobs, a few images usually come to mind: winding assembly lines moving with clock-like precision, well heeled salesmen strolling the lot with customers in tow, and even crash test dummies ? not the monotone ?90s one-hit wonder band ? the life-saving impact testers.
This incomplete picture only scratches the surface. Think about this: Despite an always-expanding public transportation system, the number of cars in the United States has increased every year since 1960. Currently, there are about 250 million registered cars on American highways, country roads and tucked into garages, according to the Department of Transportation. That equals a ton of jobs. (And it equals 500 million tons of car.)
In the hourly job industry alone, there's a great variety of automotive positions, jobs that are increasingly available online through job websites like SnagAJob.com. Contrary to popular belief, these auto gigs aren't just Detroit jobs; you're just as likely to find Baltimore jobs and Seattle jobs in the automotive industry. And the demand for auto technicians and customer service workers in companies such as Goodyear, Jiffy Lube and Valvoline is especially high. If you're a hands-on worker with a high mechanical I.Q. and you don't mind the smell of 10W-30 oil in the morning, then these gigs could be right up your alley.
As an auto technician, you're also going to need to perform a fair share of customer service. Whether you're collecting info from customers about what's wrong with their car or you're explaining the diagnosis and available options, you should be comfortable talking to and interacting with strangers. And for when you're calling to tell drivers that they need a new transmission, practice delivery of this key phrase, "The good news is the glove compartment works??
Heck, if you don't know how to fix a car but you sure love driving one, then you might want to look for a job that puts you behind the wheel. Check out companies including 1-800-GOT-JUNK? and FedEx for driver job opportunities. Of course, there's also the pizza delivery route, too, if you have your own reliable transportation.
If you don't know how to fix a car but you want to learn how, you're also in luck. Many auto industry employers offer paid training ? training you can use in the real world. Wouldn't it be nice to know if a mechanic is trying to stick it to you, or even better, if you could save loads of cash by maintaining and fixing your vehicle on your own? On-the-job training not only improves your skills, it also gets you working in the car repair industry sooner. And the more you know the more valuable you become to your current employer (plus it makes your next job search easier).
Ever since Henry Ford rolled the first Model T off the assembly line in 1908, hard working Americans have earned their keep in the automotive industry. And while movies and sci-fi writing teased us about streets full of hover skateboards and push-button teleporting, that's not going to change any time soon.
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