CarGuys Inc. - Automotive Hiring & Career Insights

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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.

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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.

An automotive technician working on a vehicles engine.

For Car Dealers

The Future of Technician Recruiting Over the Next Decade

Explore the future of technician recruiting over the next decade, from retirements and EV complexity to AI tools, and how dealerships can prepare now.

A dealership service manager reviewing a checklist with an automotive technician.

For Job Seekers

Professional Habits That Get You Promoted

Learn the professional habits that get you promoted at a dealership or repair shop, from owning your numbers to training your replacement and asking for it.

A frustrated car dealership manager overlooking a stack of resumes.

For Car Dealers

Why Some Dealerships Hire Faster Than You Do

Why do some competitors hire faster than you? Learn how top dealerships cut time-to-hire, fix process delays, and land great candidates before anyone else.

An auto technician reviewing his resume while browsing jobs on a computer.

For Job Seekers

What Makes a Resume Searchable to Recruiters

Learn what makes a resume searchable to recruiters in the automotive industry, from job titles and keywords to formatting that actually gets you found.

A dealership manager discussing hiring needs with the HR manager.

For Car Dealers

Hiring Is a Revenue Strategy, Not an HR Task

Hiring is a revenue strategy, not an HR task. Learn why dealership leaders who own hiring decisions fill seats faster and protect gross profit margins.

An automotive salesperson at his desk with a potential client.

For Job Seekers

How Top Automotive Salespeople Build Repeat Business

A documented follow-up system, not luck, is how top automotive salespeople build repeat business and referrals that turn a car sales job into a career.

A candidate shaking hands with a dealership manager after an interview.

For Car Dealers

Creating a Better Candidate Experience in Dealership Hiring

A slow, inconsistent hiring process costs dealerships their best candidates. Learn how to build a candidate experience that wins top automotive talent.

A dealership employee looking at a rejection notice on his computer.

For Job Seekers

Why Rejection Isn’t Always About You

Got passed over after a great interview? Learn why job rejection in the automotive industry is rarely personal, and how to stay motivated in your search.

For Car Dealers

How AI Should – and Shouldn’t – Be Used in Recruiting

AI is reshaping automotive recruiting, but not every hiring stage should be automated. See where AI helps dealerships and where it costs you candidates.

For Job Seekers

Understanding Technician Flag Hours: What They Are and Why They Matter

Confused why your paycheck doesn't match your clock hours? Learn what technician flag hours are, how they're calculated, and how to use the data to earn more.