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Case Study: Kocourek Automotive Cuts Hiring Time to 21 Days with Hireology

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Between historically-low unemployment and limited job seekers interest in dealership careers, hiring has never been more challenging in the retail automotive industry. Kocourek Automotive , a Wisconsin-based dealership group, understands the importance of hiring the right team to drive productivity, profitability and customer service.

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Answering Your Questions From Elevate 2021

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Hiring in retail automotive has been really tricky over the past two years. He was referring to those in your organization being able to advertise what makes working in retail automotive great. In response to the pandemic, dealerships across the country reduced their headcount and pivoted operations.

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3 Benefits of Embracing Local Advertising to Hire Top Dealership Talent

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Automotive dealers are seen as some of the most well-known local advertisers throughout the country. Think about how your dealership currently advertises your open roles. Consider the following benefits of incorporating recruitment marketing into your local advertising strategy. Follow in the Footsteps of Major Brands.

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The Product Specialist Job Description Blueprint

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According to the 2020 Cox Automotive Car Buyer Journey Study , an individual spends an average of just under 15 hours shopping for a new vehicle, 10 hours of which are completed without ever entering a dealership. Company: Awesome Automotive Group. Eager to learn about the automotive industry and help customers.

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Elevate 2020: Week 3 Recap

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Our 4th annual Elevate conference came to a close this week with a final keynote speech delivered by Adam Robinson, Hireology’s CEO and co-founder, on the applicant sentiment, followed by a panel discussion with Michelle Harrow , the Head of Recruiting for Twitter, and Bob Lanham , the Head of Automotive Retail at Facebook. That’s a wrap!

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Houston (or Dealerships), We Have an Employment Image Problem

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According to a 2019 survey conducted by Hireology and Cox Automotive, less than 1.25% of today’s applicant pool would consider working at a retail dealership. Operations for AutoCanada, shared at The Automotive News Retail Forum and Elevate 2019 , a dealership job is the best kept secret in retail. . The Challenge. That’s harsh.

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From Amazon to Carvana: How Your Dealership Can Learn From Disruptive Business Models

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Disruptive business models from Amazon, Carvana and others are transforming the automotive industry and posing a risk to local dealers. Below, we’ve outlined several emerging disruptive business models in retail automotive – and how you can evolve your people strategy to remain profitable in such a competitive market.