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Unfortunately, traffic jams are something that many of us, including those who drive for a living, can’t avoid for long. As our roads become more congested, it’s likely we’ll be hit with heavy traffic more and more. So how can you stay sane and safe during the next traffic jam?

Take a break! If heavy traffic is starting to gather, it might be time to take a break from the driving, especially if you’ve been on the road for a long time. A cup of coffee later, and you might find the traffic has started moving again…

Stay alert. Stop and start traffic can lead to drivers becoming distracted, especially as people are driving slowly. Even when driving slowly, accidents can happen – Make sure you’re paying attention to the road at all times and stay safe.

Take care of your vehicle. There’s a danger of vehicles overheating in traffic jams and delaying everyone else further – Keep an eye on your temperature gauge whilst in traffic. If your temperature gauge starts to rise, turn your heater and ventilation systems on and open the windows. Additionally, keep an eye on your fuel levels – If you’re at a standstill for a long time, turn off the engine and reserve your fuel.

For more information about our driving jobs and our current vacancies, or to find out how South 57 can support your business, contact us on 0333 344 6845 or [email protected].

There are plenty of ways to search and find a job, but with job searching being a big task, how can jobseekers ensure they go about it the right way? Read our top suggestions below.

Use job boards in their entirety. Not only can you use the online job boards to search for all jobs available, most offer tailoring solutions to target your search effectively, so you can search for jobs based on salary, location, education level, and more. Plus you can set up daily email alerts, so the job adverts you’re looking for are sent straight to your inbox. Perfect!

What’s the job title? You may be searching for a specific role, but bear in mind that different companies may name a similar or same job role in different ways. Consider this in your search to make sure you don’t miss that perfect opportunity.

What sector? When filling in your profile on a job board site, make sure you don’t limit your preferred sectors, as this could lead to your CV being overlooked when hiring managers or recruiters search for CVs. Keep it broad.

Adjust as necessary. You may find that your searches can lead to irrelevant results, or that a search stops bringing up the type of jobs you’re looking for. Make sure you adjust your searches accordingly so you don’t miss out.

For more information about job searching and our current vacancies, or to find out how South 57 can support your business, contact us on 0333 344 6845 or [email protected].