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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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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. Transform your website into a customizable job site. Use digital and mobile-friendly job applications.

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Survey: How Leading Dealerships Are Weathering the 2021 Hiring Crisis

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Many of the folks who lost their jobs at the onset of the pandemic are choosing to either remain unemployed or are opting for new career paths, making it tough for companies that were forced to eliminate much of their staff in March of 2020 to return to pre-pandemic staffing levels. What channels are they using?

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Dealership Hiring: How to Shift Your People Strategy During Uncertain Times

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The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on retail automotive dealerships, as well as countless other organizations across industries. Hireology co-founder and CEO, Adam Robinson, recently spoke with Automotive News and said he expects one-third of U.S. economy – the 2008 and 2009 recession.

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How Improved People Operations Can Help Your Dealership Save Money and Increase Profitability

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At the same time, personnel-related costs in the retail automotive industry continue to rise. Think about the channels you currently use to source job applicants and the associated cost. In fact, the average cost per hire for a job board is nearly 7x more than a career site. Traditional Job Board. $45.

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3 Things the Best Dealerships to Work for 2019 Have in Common

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Automotive New s celebrated the Best Dealerships to Work For 2019 at a gala dinner and awards show in Chicago on Thursday, September 19. As reported in Automotive News , executives included on the Best Dealerships to Work For list indicated job listings (job descriptions) as a key factor in successful hiring. .

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February 2020 Jobs Report Recap: Key Takeaways and Hiring Tips

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Job seekers have many options when it comes to researching and applying to new roles. Between job boards, social media sites, company career sites and referrals, it can be challenging for employers to break through the noise and reach top job seekers where they’re searching for their next career move. .

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