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6 top tips for video interviews

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The coronavirus pandemic has seen the significant rise of video conference calls and webinars. The automotive recruitment process is no exception and candidates must expect to provide a ‘video interview’ as the norm going forward.

Why? It’s simple. Companies prefer video interviews as a way of reducing travel expenses and de-cluttering of their calendar and, it can often shorten the time it takes to make an appointment. Add to this the ease of video interviewing in reducing stress for both sides and the fact that you can revisit the content over and over again, it’s clear video interviews are crucial to a modern recruitment process. Continue reading full article

Happy International Women’s Day 2020! Celebrating the Automotive Industry’s Most Inspirational Women

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Women play a significant part of the Glen Callum Team with 50% of our Senior positions held by Women. We’re committed to promoting equality and are encouraged by the achievements of other successful women across the Automotive sector.

This list of Senior and inspirational women within the UK Automotive Industry shows exactly what is achievable. This highlights the current winners, however here’s hoping by celebrating their success that many more women choose a career within the automotive industry.

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Glen Callum “Fast Fit” for National Tyres and Autocare

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Are you a MOT Tester or Branch Manager? If so then we have HOT jobs for you!

We are excited to announce that Glen Callum Associates are working closely with National Tyres and Autocare to assist with their recruitment programme across the UK.

Our exclusive automotive fast fit recruiter Robert Cox is on the hunt for MOT Testers and Branch Managers in various locations across the UK including  Bristol, Cardiff, Croydon, Edinburgh and Newcastle-Under-Lyme.

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Matter of Perspective: Is it Blue Monday or Job Opportunity Monday?

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Today has been labelled Blue Monday, the day when post-Christmas blues finally take hold,  Christmas has gone leaving us with the burden of our excesses; both in our pockets and around our waistlines!  Dark nights and cold days are still upon us and those who aren’t happy in their jobs are wishing for the summer hols!

Well we’ve decided we want to put our own label on the day and call it Opportunity Monday!

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Something to shout about: Glen Callum join the IAAF: The voice of the Independent Automotive Aftermarket

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Automotive aftermarket recruitment specialist, Glen Callum Associates have joined the Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF).

The IAAF is a trade association that represent its members on both a national and international platform, lobbying on behalf of the independent automotive sector. They are passionate in their aims to promote the future of the independent automotive aftermarket and offer a wealth of networking opportunities enabling its members to share ideas; keep abreast of current developments, whilst also keeping on the pulse with the latest industry news.

What can Glen Callum offer the IAAF Members?

A name you can trust

Given that Glen Callum Associates have recently celebrated 21 years as a specialist automotive, manufacturing and technical engineering recruiter, their specialism is their ability to quickly find in demand skills and talent, drawing on vast experience, advertising reach and innovative search technology.Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation, General Meeting, Julian Curtis, Kerrie Richards, Glen Callum Associates, Recruitment Practises, ethical recruiters, ethical recruiting, IAAF, Glen Callum Ethical recruiting, News, Industry, Continue reading full article

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Hot Sales Jobs UK

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This week’s Hot Sales Jobs at Glen Callum Associates

If you are looking for your next challenge as a UK Sales Manager and have Bodyshop and refinish experience, then call and speak to Julian Curtis 01384 485274. This position not only offers an OTE of £60- 70k along with excellent benefits, but is also an exciting opportunity for a motor trade professional with experience selling to the Automotive, Bodyshop and Refinish sector  who demonstrates top man management skills.

Julian is highly experienced in the Automotive parts retail and distribution sectors. Having worked for Glen Callum Associates for 15 years, he has a high level of knowledge recruiting in the Automotive Aftermarket, OEM and Refinish markets.

Kayleigh is currently searching for a Business Development Manager to cover Scotland for a distributor of top-quality OE Branded products. If you are a Business Development Manager or Area Sales Manager with a proven record of developing and maintaining accounts within the automotive aftermarket, then CALL Kayleigh today on 01384 485274! Continue reading full article

Automechanika Birmingham 2019

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The doors close on Automechanika Birmingham until the show returns to the UK in 2021, so let’s reflect before we prepare for Frankfurt in September 2020.

Opened by none other than Guy Martin, brand ambassador for Morris Lubricants, Automechanika Birmingham welcomed thousands of visitors from numerous countries. The opportunity was there for companies and individuals to improve business through networking as well as gaining new skills and knowledge by attending the talks, workshops and CPD training provided by the Institute of the Motoring Industry.

Focus on the future…

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Read all about it… The team with over 20 years Automotive Aftermarket Recruitment experience

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If you have read this month’s CAT Magazine (Car and Accessory Trader) then you will have seen that Glen Callum Associates is celebrating 20 years in business, 20 years in the automotive aftermarket as automotive recruitment specialists and our full team have a combined total of over 130 years in the Automotive industry!

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Automechanika Birmingham 2019 – The dedicated meeting place for the UK Automotive Aftermarket

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Running from the 4th to the 6th of June, Automechanika is back in Birmingham with a huge range of automotive aftermarket companies set to attend the event. With hall space for the Aftermarket, the Garage industry and the Manufacturing / Tier 1 sector, there is sure to be plenty to keep your interest over the three-day event.

Held in Birmingham’s NEC, Automechanika is the pinnacle of the Automotive Aftermarket year, with manufacturers, suppliers and distributors attending and exhibiting.

This year’s Automechanika will have over 500 suppliers exhibiting including Schaeffler, ZF, Bosch UK, Valeo, Mahle, Denso, MANN FILTER, NGK Spark Plugs HELLA, Delphi, YUASA just to name a few.

The Automotive recruitment team from Glen Callum Associates will also be attending Automechanika. Some members of the Automotive team at Glen Callum Associates have been working in the automotive aftermarket for over 25 years. Keen to keep their knowledge up to date, you’ll no doubt see Glen, Julian, Kerrie and the rest of the automotive recruitment team keen to check out the innovative Automotive Aftermarket showcases. Continue reading full article