October, 2026 - Automotive Hiring & Career Insights

A new car dealership employee shaking hands with his manager on his first day on the job.

Why Dealerships Often Hire Before Advertising a Position

Learn why dealerships hire before advertising open positions, and how automotive job seekers can get considered for unadvertised roles before the ad runs.

Two car dealership managers, one reviewing resumes and the other interviewing a candidate.

For Car Dealers

Should You Build an Internal Recruiting Process or Outsource?

Should your dealership build an internal recruiting process or outsource? Compare true costs, time to fill, and when a hybrid model wins for dealership hiring.

An automotive technician looking at his job board account and seeing positions that he qualified for and positions he was screened out for.

For Job Seekers

AI Is Changing Automotive Hiring. Here’s What You Need to Know

AI in automotive hiring now decides who gets a callback. Learn how resume screening works, how to use AI the right way, and what still wins you the job.

For Clients

Service Advisor Turnover Is More Expensive Than You Think

Service advisor turnover costs far more than a job ad. See how lost hours per RO, CSI drops, and technician fallout add up, and how to calculate your true cost.

A shop foreman teaching diagnostics to auto technicians.

For Job Seekers

How to Become a Shop Foreman

Learn how to become a shop foreman, from the certifications and diagnostic depth you need to the leadership skills and numbers that earn you the floor.