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Want Your Dealership to be a Top Performer? Here’s How Top Performing Auto Dealerships Separate Themselves

By |2022-12-09T10:49:08-06:00November 22nd, 2022|Tags: , |

Top performing auto dealerships separate themselves by offering digital options, adapting to customer desires, investing in their staff, and more.

How to Attract and Retain Top Talent in the Car Dealership Industry

By |2022-11-07T10:05:30-06:00November 8th, 2022|Tags: , |

Hiring and retaining top talent is challenging for any industry, but it's especially difficult in the auto industry. According to a recent Cox Automotive Dealership Staffing Study, most dealerships aim to expand their headcount. This means that competition for new job candidates is extremely high. The good news is [...]

U.S. Dealership Employee Turnover Drops to Record Low as Compensation Tops $100,000

By |2022-11-07T10:04:57-06:00October 27th, 2022|Tags: , |

The study found that average industry turnover was 34 percent in 2021—the lowest level in the 11-year history of the NADA’s annual Dealership Workforce Study.

Automotive Dealership Controller is One of the Hottest Jobs in the Industry – Here’s What Dealers Should Look For

By |2022-10-10T10:03:33-05:00October 10th, 2022|Tags: , |

As one of the hottest jobs in the industry, the automotive dealership controller is a valued position, and the compensation for this role shows it. Is it time for you to make this critical hire?

Partner Spotlight on Hiring Automotive Managers and Leaders: Bruce Daugherty, Bruce Daugherty Consulting

By |2022-09-19T09:21:08-05:00September 15th, 2022|Tags: , |

In general, management and leadership are the same across the board. However, automotive sales and service are so unique that industry experience matters greatly. Anyone trying to bluff their way into a manager role or learn as they go will find themselves drowning in a sea of diverse departments and internal protocols.

Interview Questions That Provide Real Insight About Candidates 

By |2022-09-14T10:39:59-05:00September 6th, 2022|Tags: |

A resume is meant to summarize your accomplishments; it is not a biography. If you want to catch a recruiter's eye -- or that of the electronic applicant tracking system software -- avoid the temptation to practice your creative writing skills. Stick to trade keywords and powerful action verbs for maximum impact. 

Upgrade Your Resume and Get Noticed by Top Automotive Dealerships

By |2022-09-22T19:00:30-05:00August 23rd, 2022|Tags: , |

A resume is meant to summarize your accomplishments; it is not a biography. If you want to catch a recruiter's eye -- or that of the electronic applicant tracking system software -- avoid the temptation to practice your creative writing skills. Stick to trade keywords and powerful action verbs for maximum impact. 

Automotive Dealership Recruiters Could Be Key to Unleashing Growth at Your Dealership

By |2022-09-22T19:06:39-05:00August 10th, 2022|Tags: , |

To be a successful automotive dealership, you need more than a great product to sell. Like the vehicles consisting of the latest auto trends on your lot, your dealership is the sum of many parts that work well together. The synergy can be magical, and your customers can tell when every department works in synch. 

Great Candidates in the Auto Dealership Industry Share These Traits

By |2022-08-05T08:04:47-05:00July 26th, 2022|Tags: , , |

Hiring great candidates in the automotive industry is a strategic maneuver of epic proportions. You'll succeed if you include all the correct variables, especially when seeking employees in today's talent market.

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