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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…
An Automotive Shop’s Most Expensive Employee
December 2016 was one of the toughest months of my career. At 360 Payments, we had plateaued. It felt like we were working harder than ever but seeing no growth. The long hours, the endless hustle—it was all starting to feel like it wasn’t leading anywhere. To understand why we were stuck in 2016, you…
Recruiting Automotive Techs? Here’s Why January is Your Best Bet
Picture this: it’s Christmas week. Credit card bills are stacking up, and a tech heads back to work right after the holiday, wishing for just a few more days off. There was no Christmas bonus, the shop’s been slow, and now the new year is approaching. The tech starts thinking about their future—spending more time…
Kickstart Your Automotive Career – Why January is Prime Time for Automotive Tech Jobs
The holidays are over. Credit card statements are piling up, and you’re back in the auto shop, wishing for a little more time off. There wasn’t a holiday bonus, work has been slow, and now it’s the new year. You start reflecting—more time with family, a little extra cash to handle the holiday bills, and…
Celebrating Our First Year at Promotive: Employee Reflections
As we celebrate our first year in business, we reflect on our accomplishments and thought it would be fun to share the experiences of our team.
Toolbox Tips for Automotive Mechanic School Recent Grads
As you prepare to utilize these newly acquired skills, one of the most important investments you’ll make is in your toolbox.