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How to Make Your Retail Automotive Roles Attractive to Other Industries

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There’s a stigma associated with working in the retail automotive industry that affects who and how you hire. This is a no-brainer — attracting top talent requires competitive compensation packages with benefits, pay, and time off. Be Strategic with Job Descriptions and Interviews. Improve Employee Work-Life Balance.

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Why 2019 is the Year of the Job Applicant in Retail Automotive

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Below, we’ve outlined several reasons why 2019 is the year of the job applicant in retail automotive – and how your dealership can attract quality candidates to support your business success. Few Job Seekers Are Interested in Retail Automotive Careers. Unemployment Remains at a Historic Low.

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Hiring Auto Technicians: Engage Top Talent to Meet Increased Demand

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Prior to the pandemic, the retail automotive industry already faced a shortage of auto technicians. In 2019, the Bureau of Labor Statistics estimated that 46,000 automotive service technicians and mechanics will be needed to fill roles through 2026.

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Future Proof Your Dealership with a Strategic Staffing Plan

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Additionally, dealers’ business benefited from, among other things, consumers’ shifting car buying and mobility preferences and favorable OEM financing and incentives. Evolving consumer tastes and demands, plus rapidly changing technologies have led to a dissonance between automotive customers and dealership employees.

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November 2019 Job Market Recap: Takeaways and Hiring Tips

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Some of the top industries to add jobs in November included: Healthcare – added 46,000 in November after only adding 12,000 in October. Manufacturing – added 54,000 with 41,000 in automotive following the GM strike. Hospitality – added 45,000, bringing their total in 2019 to 219,000 added.

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AutoNation Dealerships Roll Out Base Salary Plus Bonus Pay Plan

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While AutoNation’s turnover is lower than the industry average, the NADA 2016 Dealership Workforce Study found that turnover for automotive sales roles is 67 percent, the highest turnover rate of all dealership positions. How can you rework your current pay structure to attract and retain today’s job seekers?

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Record-Low Unemployment: How Can Your Dealership Attract Recent Graduates?

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job market strong for job seekers, but highly competitive for employers. In addition to low unemployment, the retail automotive industry struggles to attract top talent because most job seekers don’t even consider the possibility of a dealership career. Look Outside Retail Automotive for Talent. In May, the U.S.