They were doing everything right, applying for roles, tweaking their CV, staying on job boards, and still hearing nothing back. Within two weeks of starting a temporary dealership reception placement through Jobwise, they were offered a permanent role.
Candidate profile
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Experience across reception, administration and recruitment
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Confident managing a busy front desk and switching between priorities
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Strong interest in luxury cars, so dealership reception appealed
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Open to industry, but wanted a role that felt like a long-term fit
The challenge
The candidate was actively applying for roles via job boards, but wasn’t getting traction.
When feedback did come through, it focused on experience. They were told they needed to build on what they had already done to be considered for the roles they wanted.
What they wanted to achieve
They came to Jobwise with a clear set of outcomes:
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Get back into work quickly
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Strengthen her receptionist experience in a professional setting
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Move towards a receptionist role in an industry she was excited about
Our approach
1) A thorough consultation and role alignment
We ran a thorough interview and took time to understand what they were looking for. That included the type of environment, the pace of work, and the sectors she was interested in.
2) A fast route to relevant experience
Rather than keeping the candidate waiting for a permanent opportunity, we focused on getting them into the right setting quickly.
We arranged a temporary placement on dealership reception. The aim was simple: build recent, relevant experience in the sector they wanted.
3) Clear expectations before day one
We made sure the role expectations were clear from the start, including what “good” looked like in the day-to-day. That helped them settle in quickly and perform with confidence.
The outcome
The placement was initially agreed for two weeks.
During that time, the candidate proved they could handle the pace and the front-of-house standards expected in a dealership environment.
At the end of the two weeks, the dealership offered them a permanent position.
They accepted, and they have been there ever since.
Why it worked
This placement worked because it matched three things properly:
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Role fit: Dealership reception aligned with her interests and strengths.
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Speed: A temporary start meant she could build experience straight away.
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Fair chance: The employer saw her ability in real time, not just on paper.
Candidate feedback
“Everyone at Jobwise have been amazing in supporting me during my job search. I wouldn’t have got to where I am now without their support. They’re all amazing people, special mention to Wini who I now not only class as a client but a friend. I couldn’t have asked for more from them. I would definitely recommend Jobwise.”
Need help finding the right role?
If you’re applying and hearing nothing back, or you feel like you need the right opportunity to build on your experience, Jobwise can help.
We take the time to understand what you’re looking for and connect you with roles that make sense for your skills, goals, and working style.
If you’d like to talk through your next step, get in touch with the Jobwise team.
