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The power of face to face conversation and seeing the whites of someone's eyes cannot be underestimated. It’s an old adage that people buy from people, so by striking up a conversation and immediately becoming more personable you are breaking down an obvious barrier. Whether you love it or hate it, networking is essential to help further your prospects. Some people find it more natural and actively enjoy it whereas some feel they struggle with it and therefore tend to shy away from it. Ma...

LinkedIn is a social media platform designed for business professionals. A site designed for employees and businesses to connect and network, LinkedIn continues to expand and has become an invaluable tool. How, however, do you use LinkedIn to get the most from it? You are more than likely reading this blog after clicking through from the Big Motoring World LinkedIn profile or from you seeing it on your timeline. LinkedIn has seen a major upswing in users recently and many people can benefit. W...

Time. We can never get enough of it and it always seemingly disappears all too quickly. When you feel like you’re being pulled from pillar to post, how do you make the most of the time available to you and how can you utilise your time effectively? In this article, we’ll look at a few ways that you can do just that. Deadlines, client appointments, meetings at work our just organising your personal life, time is precious and how we use it effectively is really important. It’s e...

Mentoring is the process of helping a colleague one on one to help them learn and develop. Mentoring can be an invaluable skill and quality and is one that can benefit both parties. Gaining experience from someone in the same organisation that has lived and breathed what you're going through is something that cannot be bought. Whilst most people can be a mentor, how do you be a good mentor, a mentor that adds real value to someone? Knowing how to get the best from someone is quite often the sur...

Whilst there is no surefire way to guarantee success in the workplace, what can you do to increase your chances of success? With many elements involved in your job going about them in the right way is key, but aside from this, there are a number of other areas of work that you can utilise to help your cause. In this article, we’ll take a look at three of these. 1). Be a team player This is a must. Being a team player in the workplace environment is essential. Naturally, our job roles cro...

They say that you never stop learning and in the workplace, this couldn’t be truer. People often underestimate how much learning you actually do in your job. Learning something new doesn’t necessarily mean signing yourself up for a course or placement, just by carrying out your day to day tasks and observing allows us to pick up valuable lessons along the way. All around you, people are undertaking different task’s and roles. Roles that ordinarily you may not be exposed to. Ev...

Delivering a great interview can be the difference between ultimate job success and failure. Interviews can be daunting prospects, but handled in the right way and conducted with confidence and assertive question answering, you can put yourself on the front foot and stand out from your fellow applicants. Whilst there are a lot of top tips out there for when it comes to interview preparation, what are the most important and what areas of the interview should you focus on? Preparation is everythin...

Whatever job position you hold, we are always learning valuable lessons, lessons that we can apply to not only areas of our professional lives but personal lives too. A salesperson is in a unique position. Whilst essentially being on the front line and client facing you have not only has to be a shrewd negotiator but a good listener too. Whilst these are valuable traits, what else can be learned whilst working in sales? 1). It’s essential to be yourself I’m sure you’ve heard i...

No one likes to be criticised. The last thing you want in the workplace after working hard on a project or task is to have your efforts criticised. However, taking on board this criticism and analysing it can help you perform better at a later stage. After all, you sometimes have to fail to move forward. Taking away the negative spin on criticism can be the first step in turning this feedback into something more positive. Often criticism delivered in a constructive way can be invaluable and belo...

Strong negotiating skills can mark the difference between you getting what you set out to achieve or walking away from the meeting table with a compromise. Good negotiating skills are not only restricted to the business world and can be used in day to day life. In this article, we’ll delve into what you can do to negotiate more effectively. Whether it’s walking into a meeting to secure that major contract you’ve been chasing down for several weeks, agreeing on terms over a new...

It may seem like a fundamental, but leaving a great first impression is an absolute essential when it comes to a job interview. A first impression may well make or break your chances of landing that job and if that first impression is poor, it way well dissuade that employer from taking your application further. With people getting a feel for someone on a first impression alone, how do you stand out for the right reasons? Let’s take a look. Give the person you’re meeting your whole ...

You’ve probably heard the phrase, ‘a problem shared, is a problem halved’? Whilst this sounds like a major cliche’ it couldn’t be truer when applied to the professional environment of the workplace. It may sound logical that teamwork is important, but what exactly are the benefits and what can you achieve with stronger team working? Teamwork is absolutely essential in the work environment. It creates a sense of unity, can help galvanise employees and act as a motiv...

Love it or hate it, being able to nail a great presentation that keeps your audience engaged and focused on what you have to say is an invaluable skill to have. Whether you utilise it in the workplace or have to deliver a speech at your best friends wedding, being able to hold your own in front of a large group of people is not only good for furthering your career but providing you with a strong confidence boost. Whether it's the fear of feeling exposed when standing in front of your audience o...

The CV. It’s a crucial piece of a job application process. A chance for you, the candidate to put across your skills and experience to an employer when applying for a new job and typically a CV is used to whittle down a shortlist of candidates to be interviewed. But what exactly needs to be in a CV and how should you go about writing one? The considered length for a CV is two pages. A CV needs to be concise, to the point and get across the points that you feel are most relevant to the job...

As the with other social media platforms, LinkedIn is a powerful networking tool with literally millions of professionals at your fingertips. It’s no surprise then that recruiters and individuals alike turn to this platform for networking and generating professional connections and sales leads. Launched in May 2003 LinkedIn has quickly grown to see over 500 million users in over 200 countries and continues to grow rapidly to this day. So considering the potential connections you could make...

First things first - if the content you create to support your products and services isn't compelling, it's not going to help you to sell. Every single word you write - whether it's on marketing materials, emails, blogs or tweets - needs to work for its living. So what are Big Motoring World's tips to make sure your writing is doing just that? Whatever you write needs to make people want to act Your writing needs to be clear and concise, yes, but the most important thing it must do is to ...

What do you think of when you hear the word 'courage'? Physical bravery in the face of danger? The lion from the Wizard of Oz? The venerable British brewery? Whatever associations you might have with it, it's a word that here at Big Motoring World we feel is sometimes overlooked in the world of sales. But we believe that courage is absolutely crucial to being a successful salesperson. A quick definition first though - what do we mean by ‘courage’ in this context? Well, in this sense...

We all know body language is important – studies have shown that over half over the judgements we make about people are based on visual cues rather than verbal ones. Those kind of figures are significant, and here at Big Motoring World we’ve seen how body language can have a big impact - in a number of interesting ways. Take interviews for example. As a candidate - especially for a sales role - getting your body language right is absolutely critical. The way you come across in an in...

Should you get promoted to sales manager, you can progress your career and increase your earning power. However, it is vital that you familiarise yourself with what this job will entail ahead of time, in order to succeed in the role. Big Motoring World reveals five things all aspiring sales managers should know. Job description As a sales manager, your job description will change. Your key responsibilities will include setting sales targets and devising sales strategies, so you will play a large...

If you become a car salesperson, you can build an exciting new career in one of the UK’s most dynamic industries. How can you succeed in this industry? Start by learning what it takes to actually do the job right! Likeability The key to making a sale is to strike up a good relationship with your customer. By doing this, you can get them to trust you, so they’ll feel comfortable taking your advice on what to buy. Jobs site Monster suggests that likeability is a key sales characteristi...

Are you involved in the world of car sales but you’re struggling to meet targets, or simply want to be more successful? Following on from Part One, Big Motoring World gives some more top tips to sell more cars. Look, dress and smell the part Not only do you need to be a salesman, you’ll need to dress, smell and act like a salesman. You should dress cleanly and professionally, with pressed clothes. Nobody is going to buy a car from someone who smells like cigarettes or similar, so sme...

Are you involved in the world of car sales but you’re struggling to meet targets, or simply want to be more successful? Big Motoring World gives some top tips to sell more cars. Car sales is a job that’s not suitable to everyone, but some are born with skills which make them great for sales. Whichever bracket you believe you fall into, these tips will help you to improve your sales. Every customer is different Just because you used one technique and it worked last time, doesn’...

Many people see sales as a money-motivated industry, but it turns out that the happiest sales people are those who are passionate about their product. Big Motoring World look into what it takes to be great at sales. Be self-aware Figure out your strengths, weaknesses, and preferences by completing a psychometric assessment that measures your personality traits, skills, interests, and cultural values. Think about how to best showcase the characteristics that make up your strongest value...

Once you’ve secured your new job, the work is only just getting started. Instead of taking time to settle in, you need to hit the ground running. Here, Big Motoring World look into what you’ll need to do. Update your online profiles Make sure your online portfolio is up-to-date once you’ve got your new role. Connect with your new colleagues on LinkedIn and let your old network know where you are working. Now is a perfect time to request recommendations and keep your online prof...

The best way to start a new job is to hit the ground running, so you’re going to have to work harder at the start than any other time in your role. With so much to learn and pick up, it can often seem too much to handle. Here, Big Motoring World give tips on how to see success in your new role. Get to know your colleagues Of course, you will need to get on with your fellow co-workers, so make sure you give a pleasant, friendly impression. If you take your time to make an effort with ever...

Are you interested in working in car sales? Big Motoring World reviews the skills you’ll need to be a useful addition to a thriving industry. Be Approachable When a new customer enters the Big Motoring World dealership, they need to be greeted by someone who is enthusiastic, confident, warm and kind. The first impression is vital, so customers need to feel like it’s a personal, unique experience and be comfortable in your presence – they will then be able to trust your opinion ...

Are you looking for a job with Big Motoring World which involves sales, but are worried you don’t have any relevant experience? This should help you out, as anyone with the right attitude can become good at sales. Your first year in a role is often about surviving rather than thriving, but if you really want to make an impression at Big Motoring World, just follow these tips: Listen to your customers The best customer service comes when you listen to what the customer wants and work to yo...

Writing a good CV can be one of the toughest challenges of job hunting. Sometimes there can be fine lines between getting through to an interview and falling at the first hurdle. With that in mind, Big Motoring World are on hand with some helpful pointers. Keep it real The truth is bound to come out at some point, so you will inevitably be caught out if you’re lying on your CV. It should be no longer than two pages, so keep it to the point and only include relevant informati...

Have you recently applied for one of our roles at Big Motoring World? Your CV and past experience may stand you in good stead, but you’ll also need to plan for your interview. Here, we talk you through what you’ll need to know. Know the basics Who are Big Motoring World? Why do you want to work for us? If you wish to join our team, you’ll need to know what the market is like in general. Take a look at our online showroom and you’ll be able to become aware of which cars we...