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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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4 Ways to Improve Candidate Engagement Throughout the Hiring Process

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Effective candidate engagement and a positive hiring experience are both critical elements to building your best team. Rather than waiting until a candidate signs an offer letter to kick off your engagement strategy, you should start engaging with each candidate as soon as they apply for the job.

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What the Best Dealerships to Work For 2018 Have in Common

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Automotive News celebrated the Best Dealerships to Work For 2018 at a gala dinner and awards show on Thursday, October 11. The annual awards program recognizes dealerships across the country that have established excellence in areas including leadership, corporate culture, role satisfaction, training, pay and benefits and overall engagement.

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4 Benefits of Partnering with a Recruitment CRM for Your Hiring Efforts

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Below, we’ve outlined several benefits of partnering with a recruitment CRM in today’s competitive hiring market. Top employers treat recruitment marketing similar to customer marketing, meaning they put in the effort to sell applicants on open roles and ensure job are posted where candidates can find them. Keep Candidates Engaged.

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How Your Dealership Website Can Market to Both Consumers and Job Seekers

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This will help you attract the small percentage of job seekers who are interested in automotive, as well as those from outside the industry. Your job description should include a list of benefits, to answer the “What’s in it for me?” For example, instead of “Used Car Sales Rep,” consider the title “Sales Consultant.”

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Audit Your Employer Brand Now to Get Ahead in 2020

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The most engaged candidates apply to jobs directly through the company’s career sites – 80 percent of career site applicants are considered quality, which is the highest percentage across all applicant channels. . Embrace your career site to keep candidates engaged by telling a story about your culture, people and core values.

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CarMax Launches Recruitment Ad on National Television: What Dealers Can Learn

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Keep Candidates Engaged. By reducing the time to review applicants and keeping candidates engaged throughout the hiring process, your team will have a better chance of securing quality candidates and you’ll decrease time to hire. Employment Brand is More Important Than Ever Before.