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As we face unprecedented times and commercial uncertainty in the months ahead, maybe this is a good time to get your CV up to date and ready for use. Why not spend a few moments on writing a new CV and having it ready for that exceptional opportunity?

Remember the best documents use this format;

• A brief profile outlining your USPs and skills.
• Your career history should bullet point “responsibilities” and “achievements” against recent roles.
• Don’t use industry jargon. Keep it simple and informative.
• Read it carefully, and check for spacing, layout and spelling.
• Add your home (not work) email, mobile number and LinkedIn hyperlink, if applicable.
• Once completed, it should take no more than 45 seconds to read.

When you have completed the first draft why not send it to us for review david@southgateconsulting.com?

Keep safe, sane and happy!

Can we offer you any support and free advice? We understand that with the very challenging and uncertain times ahead for all regarding Corona Virus, an impartial and friendly conversation regarding employment, recruitment and career advice might be helpful. If you would like to call Southgate Consulting on 01235 863525 Monday to Friday between 11.00 and 16.00 hrs, please feel free to contact David, Callum or Jo with your questions, and we will offer our guidance and help.

#southgateconsulting #coronavirus #careeradvice

This is a question which has come to light over the past few days as we are coming across candidates who have applied for roles but who have not received a response to their application.

Is this now the norm or do we have too higher expectations?  Most of the people we have spoken to think that some sort of response is only polite but a small number have said that this is just the way it is nowadays and is something that they accept.  Applying for jobs has moved on considerably in the last few years.  I remember when I started applying for roles a hand written letter was always required and David even had the great pleasure in presenting the one I wrote to him when applying initially to work at Southgate Consulting (many moons ago now!).

So with all of this in mind please do let us know your thoughts, we would love to hear them……

We need five minutes of your day…

At a time where the Automotive landscape is shifting, the next  5 years will present some of the biggest changes to the sector, more so than the last 50.

With that in mind, it is natural to look at how this may impact the sector, retail experience and customers. However, we feel an equally important part is the people in the business, and changing trends in employment. We, therefore, would be really interested to see what your views are regarding a recent job search or potentially a future one.

If you would like to fill out this survey, the results will be presented to us completely anonymously, and would contribute to our research for the compilation of an article, representing the comments we receive.

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#selection #automotiveindustry #jobmarket #careerchange

Researching many Director/Senior level appointments posted openly on social media in the last eight weeks, a worryingly high level are being regularly reposted, highlighting the lack of suitable candidate response, or reluctance for the correct individuals to respond.

Proper, selective Executive Search is confidential, targeted, responsive, accurate and quick. With extensive guarantees and excellent candidate/client interaction through the process, why compromise finding the best talent and waste valuable management time and resource?

Southgate Consulting has twenty one years of Executive Search expertise to offer, underwritten with extensive guarantees and recommendations.

We don’t advertise. We know where the best talent is, and directly approach in a sensitive, discreet and professional manner. With industry leading response rates, all of our work is carried out through referral and recommendation. Right first time, with long guarantees.

#executivesearch #selection #customerservice #southgateconsulting

Giving candidates a good hiring & selection experience is becoming more and more important. According to Criterion Business Psychologists, 60% of job seekers now say that a poor hiring experience, would put them off buying a company product”. #hiring #customerservice #networking

Any visitors who are keen cyclists, why not combine your passion with your next career move! We have two immediate opportunities for Regional Sales Manager (Germany, Switzerland & Austria) and Marketing Communications Manager (London). Contact David Southgate or  Callum Southgate for further information.. #cycling #marcomms #regionalsalesmanager #southgateconsulting

“Twenty-one years ago I was sitting on the floor of our Ardington Offices with a telephone, a pen, notebook and rough business plan on how to start my own recruitment consultancy. With a clear vision on how to work, a fantastic support network of family, future clients and candidates and a passion to offer the Automotive sector a recruitment service and consultative approach on a truly personal basis, Southgate Consulting was born.

With no internet, social media, database or client base the first few years were very challenging, however, we survived and flourished thanks to dedicated staff and personalities within the Automotive Industry who believed in us and gave us the opportunity to work with them on key recruitment projects. A massive “thank you” to everyone who has recommended our services and made us the business we are. We are nothing without your loyalty, support and business, and we welcome the next twenty-one years with its changes and challenges working alongside the Automotive Industry to ensure we select the very best senior management candidates for your business”.

#21years #southgateconsulting #automotive #recruitment #executivesearch #thankyou

Merry Christmas from all of us at Southgate Consulting! Our office will be closed from 6.00 pm on Friday 20 December, re-opening on Thursday 02 January 2020 at 9.00 am. We will be picking up messages and emails throughout the Christmas & New Year period if you need us. Very best wishes for 2020…..

Another amazing Classic Motor Show at the NEC 2019. The five halls of classic cars, parts, motorcycles and light commercials just shows the talent in the UK we have, when it comes to restoration of these stunning vehicles #necclassic #classiccars