The creation of a new car showroom in Glasgow has captured the attention of local job seekers, with more than 1,000 applications being received by the firm behind the facility.
Motor dealer Peter Vardy plans to recruit 70 people to ensure the successful running of its new store, but it must now wade through approximately 14 times too many applications, reports the Glasgow Evening Times.
A wide range of roles are available at the firm with professionals from sales executives to technicians required by the company.
Jade Hazard organised two recruitment fairs that were attended by 650 hopefuls, while hundreds of others sent their CVs directly to Peter Vardy. The CarStore is due to open at Hillington shortly before Christmas.
Ms Hazard explained: "The quality of candidate has been exceptionally high so it will be a tough decision to pick the right 70 people."
Chief executive Peter Vardy, who founded the company in 2006, added: "With this fantastic new CarStore, Peter Vardy is changing the face of the motor trade in Scotland. It is designed to be a destination dealership."
A brand new showroom has been built and will be used as a base for the successful applicants to showcase more than 400 second-hand cars that will be for sale on a plot of land that covers six acres.
Mr Vardy went on to explain it is of "primary importance" that the firm does all it can to find the right candidates to take on automobile jobs at its new headquarters. To date, the business has been "overwhelmed" by the response from local people.
As well as positions in sales and technology, Peter Vardy is recruiting administrators, showroom hosts, accounts assistants, drivers and workshop controllers.
The site of the new CarStore was put up for sale last September by joint administrators and it was eventually purchased by Peter Vardy. The company has since spent millions of pounds revolutionising the building, which is located close to the M8.
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