Work, health & wellbeing

Work forms an important part of our lives and has lots of positive impacts on our health and wellbeing:

Building our confidence and self-esteem
Giving us the opportunity to challenge ourselves and develop new skills
Social connections and support networks
Sense of pride and achievement
Contributes to our sense of happiness
Enables some financial security

The automotive industry is facing significant changes and challenges which may affect you directly or indirectly. Any change in our working life can make us feel anxious and uncertain about the future and as a result, affects our health and wellbeing.

We have a range of work-related tips, advice and tools to help you get back on track or make the change you want. We also have advice about working from home.

If you need help or have any questions, call us on 08081 311 333 or chat with us online using the chat function at the top of the page - we're happy to help.

At risk of losing your job?

We can help support you as you begin to look at what’s next for you. We can offer practical support and guidance to get through this, whether that’s understanding your rights and entitlements, helping you look for work or supporting you with the emotional impact of the changes.

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Person creating or updating their Curriculum Vitae (CV or resume) on their laptop making sure they include essentials and tailor it for the job

Creating your CV

A CV is a document that acts as an overview of your skills, education, and work experience. Find out how to create a great CV to help you get your next job

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Cover letters

A cover letter is a letter you send with your CV when you apply for a job. It's an opportunity for you to highlight your skills and experience & should be tailored for each job

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Interviews

Tips to prepare for an interview so you feel confident and ready

Interview questions

Get ready for your interview by preparing answers to these questions

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STAR method

How to use the STAR method to prepare great answers to typical interview questions

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Transferable skills

Find out how your transferable skills like communication or flexibility can help you move to another job role

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Finding the right job

Job searching involves more than searching for open positions and sending your CV to employers. You also need to make sure you’re a good fit for the role, that you can stand out

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Using social media to find a job

Your CV is normally only seen by people you have sent it to directly. However, most employers and recruitment agencies use social media to find suitable candidates for a role – and to find out more about candidates. Lots of people use social networks personally but they are a great way to raise your professional profile and help businesses and recruitment agencies find you.