Rev Up Your Career: AI-Powered Tips for Automotive Technicians
Hey Automotive Technicians! If you’re gearing up for your next career move, we’ve got some turbocharged tips to fuel your journey. Navigating the job market can be a winding road. But harnessing the power of AI to turbocharge your resume and fine-tune your interview skills can, when applied correctly, help accelerate your success. Of course,…
Industry Insights: Are You a Tech-Savvy Automotive Technician?
Joy Robertson, Operations Assistant at Promotive, came across an article that she found interesting and relevant to our mission of connecting top talent with industry-leading shops. As the industry shifts and its needs change, Joy shares a summary of what experts believe is the future for recruiting automotive technicians in 2024. If you’re a techy…
5 Advantages to Using a Staffing Agency to Find Your Next Job in Automotive
If you’re on the hunt for your next job in automotive, searching for the perfect fit is not always as simple as it seems. From finding the right culture to aligning on your priorities with the employer’s compensation and growth opportunities, the entire process can be overwhelming. In a recent “2023 Voice of the Technician…
Why DVI Experience is Important for Auto Techs
In a recent AutoTechIQ live event, the Promotive team—Amy Gerardi, Joelle Pollak, and Lisa Coyle—shared insights on the intricacies of recruiting automotive technicians with Digital Vehicle Inspection (DVI) experience. Why is DVI so important? It has become the technical wingman for automotive technicians, revolutionizing the way they communicate with vehicle owners. It’s like having a…
How Social Media Can Elevate Your Automotive Career
Social media is an increasingly powerful resource and by following our top 10 accounts to follow on social media, you’ll elevate your automotive industry career by gaining valuable insights, connections, and opportunities. This post will tell you why you should use social media and which platforms to use in order to get the best automotive…
5 Things to Avoid When Interviewing for an Automotive Career
Congrats – you’ve made it to the home stretch in your job search, and you’re ready to take the next step in your automotive career. The job interview is a great way to make a lasting impression. But hey, even the pros can hit a few speed bumps along the way. Let’s break down five…
Trailblazers: Women in Automotive Through the Decades
In our male-dominated industry, there is a remarkable community of intelligent, determined, and downright amazing women in automotive. Promotive is a women-led organization and we acknowledge the challenging journey that has brought us to this point. While times have greatly improved, women have historically faced unfair biases. Accordingly, they feel the need to work just…
Advice to Auto Repair Shop Owners Hiring
When you start a business, it usually sparks from an idea—and that idea often comes from a pain point. For Joelle Pollak and me, after over 10 years working with shop owners in our leadership roles at NAPA Auto Care and 360 Payments respectively, we kept hearing the same issues: “I can’t find good techs,”…
How to Find the Perfect Work Culture in Automotive Repair
If you’re an automotive professional looking for your next career opportunity, be sure to consider the culture of the shop and whether or not it’s the right fit for YOU. Finding the right work culture can make all the difference in your career. A positive culture boosts employee engagement, keeps you around longer, and helps…
Please Don’t Ghost Your Automotive Job Interview
There has been an alarming increase in ghosting during automotive job interviews. Learn what candidate ghosting means and how it can harm your career. Since joining the recruiting side of the automotive industry, I have experienced candidate ghosting in three main ways: It’s a Waste of Everyone’s Time Ghosting wastes the time and energy of…
Solving Bill McNally Racing (BMR)’s Technician Shortage
INTRO With work piling up for over 2 months, this shop needed quality techs – fast. With jobs coming in and candidates falling short, BMR needed a staffing solution that understood their unique needs and company culture. Promotive stepped in with a targeted, efficient hiring process that saved time and helped owner, Bill McNally, focus…
Your Auto Repair Career: How Promotive is Like Your Personal Sports Agent
Navigating your auto repair career can feel like playing a game without a playbook. With so many options and not enough time to research every opportunity, finding the perfect fit can be overwhelming. That’s where Promotive steps in. Think of us as a personal agent, but for your career. Just like athletes need a great…
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