How to write a successful Motor Trade CV

Your CV should be a crisp, concise reflection of you at your best. Depending on experience aim for 2 sheets of A4 - we suggest 3 as a maximum. Leave a weekend free to devote to creating a really good CV. Do not leave it until the last moment or try to re-hash the old one. If you create your own CV, get someone else to check your spelling and grammar. If you are unable to create a good, professional CV, get an experienced person to do it for you. It is worth paying for good presentation. Here are a few pointers:

  • Start with the most recent job first.
  • Keep it factual
  • Avoid narrative forms and use bullet points wherever possible
  • Show achievements separately for each position. Keep it positive, emphasise your strong points and skills: talk about what you can do, not what you can't!

What do employers want to know in the Motor Trade?

  • DMS system experience gained at each job location
  • Franchises
  • If known, Turnover figure and Volumes
  • Number of staff reporting to you
  • Qualifications, please be honest, they will always be checked
  • Finally, don't hide jobs. Most employers make a job offer provisional upon the accuracy of your CV.
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