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How Top Automotive Dealerships Attract Talent

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While the employment rate is higher than anticipated at the start of the year, the hiring landscape is still incredibly competitive. Their recipes for success are outlined below so you too can recruit the cream of the crop of the retail automotive industry. . Promote from Within. You’re not limited to traditional benefits here, either.

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

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Today’s competitive hiring market means you need to sell applicants on the opportunity of joining your team, more so than expecting job seekers to convince your dealership to hire them. Few Job Seekers Are Interested in Retail Automotive Careers. Fewer than 1 percent of job seekers would consider working at a dealership.

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Hiring Auto Technicians: Engage Top Talent to Meet Increased Demand

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As dealerships gradually reopen following stay-at-home orders due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, dealers face a variety of challenges with getting back up and running – one of which is attracting and hiring auto technicians. . Prior to the pandemic, the retail automotive industry already faced a shortage of auto technicians.

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Three Steps for Better People Management in an Uncertain Market

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When most people think of the automotive industry, they picture shiny car lots and flashy showrooms. And it’s this “people-side” of the automotive business that truly keeps the industry running. Managing your staff requires full time Human Resources, a well-managed onboarding strategy, and a long term investment in culture. .

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What to Expect from this Year’s All-Virtual Elevate Event

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Elevate 2020 — the only retail automotive event focused on building your best-in-class people operations — is right around the corner, slated to kickoff September 15th as an all-virtual event that’s free to attend. Get Exclusive Content Specific to the Automotive Industry. Jason Stein, Vice President and Publisher of Automotive News.

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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. In response to the chip shortage and used car pricing surges, hiring priorities have been all over the map. . When you find somebody who you think is going to be a fit who seems to have the right skills, take us into how you do the onboarding. “We’ve

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Post Open Roles Faster with JazzHR’s New Job-Creation Experience

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From sourcing and screening to interviewing and onboarding, crossing the finish line as quickly as possible with a quality candidate is key to your company’s overall success. Automotive Technician. Ready to streamline your hiring process as a whole? The recruitment process can often feel like a marathon. Accountant.

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