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Guest Post: Employer Branding in the Automotive Industry

Smartdreamers

The automotive industry will evolve more in the next 5 years than it has in the last 50. Automakers across the world are working to create electric and autonomous vehicles as the industry changes rapidly around them.

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How to Create an Inclusive Employment Brand to Attract Women in Automotive

Hireology

The Women in Automotive Conference wrapped up earlier this week, and each year, the conference gives automotive industry leaders the opportunity to come together and discuss empowering and developing women in the industry. Rethink Your Job Descriptions.

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Hireology COO Julie Brinkman Featured in Automotive News Piece on Women Impacting Dealerships

Hireology

Automotive News released a special supplement on March 13, focused on “Women Impacting Dealerships.” As part of the feature, Automotive News spoke with Julie Brinkman, Chief Operating Officer at Hireology, who shared her expertise about attracting and hiring women in automotive. Build a Strong Employment Brand. “A

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Women in Automotive: How to Conduct Interviews Free From Inappropriate Questions

Hireology

And with dealerships facing staffing shortages – fewer than 1% of job seekers would consider working at a dealership – dealers need to make more of an effort to ensure their employment brand and hiring process are inclusive and open to women. Who will watch your children? To see the full Project XX findings, visit: [link].

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The Evolution of the Automotive Service Technician Role

Hireology

Many job seekers and others both inside and outside the retail automotive industry have the misconception that working as an automotive service technician exclusively means rotating tires, changing oil and other greasy, “wrench turning” tasks. While this might have been true up until a few years ago, it’s no longer the case.

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The Evolution of the Automotive Service Technician Role

Hireology

Many job seekers and others both inside and outside the retail automotive industry have the misconception that working as an automotive service technician exclusively means rotating tires, changing oil and other greasy, “wrench turning” tasks. While this might have been true up until a few years ago, it’s no longer the case.

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

Hireology

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.