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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. Let job seekers know this key difference in the job description and post. How to Post Your Job.

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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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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. And let’s face it, many job seekers today have never even set foot in a dealership. What’s fascinating is that most dealership employees enjoy their jobs.

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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. Communication skills.

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Dealership Recruitment: How You Can Leverage Accolades to Attract Top Talent

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A strong employment brand should include elements such as: a comprehensive list of benefits, a compelling career site, job descriptions that stand out, defined career paths, employee success stories, and more. Automotive News Best Dealerships to Work For. Local Lists Recognizing Top Employers. Internal Dealership Awards.

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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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Dealership Recruitment: How You Can Leverage Accolades to Attract Top Talent

Hireology

A strong employment brand should include elements such as: a comprehensive list of benefits, a compelling career site, job descriptions that stand out, defined career paths, employee success stories, and more. Automotive News Best Dealerships to Work For. Local Lists Recognizing Top Employers. Internal Dealership Awards.