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I'm thinking of sending my CV to a motorbike showroom?

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I'm interested in administration and office work, and I'm thinking of sending my CV to a motorbike showroom near my house. They employ sales administrators, but if they give me an interview, are they likely to ask me what i know about motorbikes? I don't know a great deal about them, but I left college with a degree in Administration and Information Technology.

Nick
Nick

You are probably quite able to learn what you need to know about bikes. As long as you know a Ford Fiesta from a Harley Davidson you will be ok!

Do sales admins process purchase orders, loan agreements and the like? I imagine so. Do you have any experience of this type of paperwork? Emphasise you are organised, dependable and keen to learn.

Best advice though is to turn up and ask to speak to the Sales Manager, or someone similar. Have a brief chat about your interests and their vacancies. Only then offer your CV. If they are advertising a specific vacancy then go ahead and apply anyway. But the person who turns up looking smart, keen and enthusiastic will be remembered.

Good luck!

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jaclyn hartl

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David S
David S

They are unlikely to ask questions about motorbikes although if they have a website it would definitely be worth spending half an hour or so then you can at least have something to say.

If the job is administration then any product training you need would more than likely be part of the package. Your degree is the most relevant thing on your CV.

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Hope you get the job!

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