THE AUTOPEOPLE REPORT | March 2023

Internal Recruiting vs. Hiring a Recruiting Firm for Automotive Dealerships

Recruiting is a critical aspect of the automotive industry. Finding the right talent can be the difference between success and failure in this highly competitive industry. There are two primary ways to recruit new employees: internal recruiting and hiring a recruiting firm. In this article, we will compare and contrast these two methods to help you determine which one is right for your dealership.

Avoid Job Hopping in the Auto Industry

Job hopping has become a common occurrence in the automotive industry. In fact, According LinkedIn’s 2022 research, U.S. workers who changed their jobs increased 37% in 2021. Generation Z workers — those born in 1997 or later — were the “most restless,” according to the report. Read More

Partner Spotlight on Staffing Automotive Teams in 2023: Bruce Daugherty Consulting

Bruce Daugherty’s extensive auto industry career has spanned more than forty years. Bruce began in automotive sales and service, moved into executive management, and most recently served 7 years as a Chief Operating Officer in San Diego county. Read More

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Our candidates have to meet our rigorous specifications, which include exceptional competency in their area of expertise, as well as adhering to our client’s ideal criteria. Only then do we rate them highly and present them to our clients.

Fixed Operations Director

Candidate will relocate
Experience managing multiple locations
Will consider a large singe point dealership as well

General Manager – San Antonio Based

Candidate will relocate anywhere in the South
Work history of job stability
Open to all brands

Controller – Virginia Based

Will consider relocation to the Southeast or South
Experience overseeing multiple brands.

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Hiring the wrong candidate can be an incredibly costly mistake. At an estimated loss of tens of thousands per employee, the expense of a failed hire adds up quickly. It’s just as devastating when an employee decides you’re not the right fit.

Maintain your competitive edge by knowing how to spot a top candidate, and you’ll attract top talent to your dealership.

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Please view our website at www.autopeople.com, call 1-800-659-9501 or email me, David Adragna, at dadragna@autopeople.com to discuss what Autopeople can do for you.

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