To streamline the process and help you apply for the roles you might be a good chance for, we’ve pulled together some tips to help you identify the type of job you want, narrow down your job search, and target the jobs you’re a good fit for.
Identify the ‘why’
It’s almost certain that you’ll be asked why you’re leaving your current role at some point during the recruitment process. It’s beneficial to have some clarity around this before you start applying for roles, as your response will tell a potential employer a lot about how genuine your intentions are and what they need to offer to entice you to join their dealership.
Be selective
Limiting your applications to no more than three positions at any one time will make it easier to track the roles you apply for. It can also help you make a better impression if you are contacted by a recruiting manager, as you’ll immediately know which role they’re contacting you about and do a much better job of selling yourself.
Read the job ad closely
This can be a quick and easy way for recruiters to cull lukewarm candidates and hone in on the ones that have made the effort to carefully prepare their application.
Nail the application
When preparing your resume, try and keep it to no more than 2-3 pages and make sure you list all the dealerships you’ve worked at, when you worked there, and a brief overview of your duties. If you’ve only had one long-term employer, list the individual roles or positions you held within that dealership and clarify any ‘grey areas’ that might be confusing (such as a change of business name).
- Update your LinkedIn profile: Flesh out the information on your profile as it’s common for recruiters to use it as a tool to find out more about you. It helps them to humanise your application and can provide a valuable opportunity to showcase what you do. Some candidates even like to use LinkedIn to do their own research to gain some insights about the dealership or position they’re applying for.
- Be smart about what you post on social media: While your personal social media accounts shouldn’t impact your application, always assume that a potential employer will look at your social media profiles. If there’s anything that you wouldn’t want them to see, either delete it or change your privacy settings.
- Make it personal: Make sure your application highlights your most valuable traits as well as the unique skills and experience you will bring to the role and dealership.
- Don’t forget your admin: All too often, candidates focus so much of their attention on preparing their application that they forget to take care of basic administration, like remembering to attach their resume when they submit an application. Simple mistakes like this can detract from your application and make it harder to stand out to a recruiter.
Teamrecruit is Australia’s most established recruitment agency specialising in truck, earthmoving and agricultural machinery dealerships in Australia, New Zealand, the South Pacific and Southeast Asia. Find out more about Teamrecruit and how we support employers and candidates in the dealership industry.
