Recruiting and vacations…Be a Sly Fox!

Chercheur d'emploiTraditionally, the majority of automotive industry employers put their recruitment efforts on hold during the summer vacation period, convinced that job offers will remain unnoticed. While it is true that the pool of candidates may be smaller, top candidates are always searching for better opportunities!

This time of year, most businesses are in ʺvacationʺ mode, as are their customers. So, while on the one hand, those looking for new challenges have more time to search for job offers and participate in interviews, on the other hand, competitors are taking things easy, so the market is less competitive.

In addition, recruitment professionals have more time to refine their selection process, so businesses can benefit from a unique opportunity to choose candidates that match their specific requirements and are more likely to fit in with the existing team. Continue reading “Recruiting and vacations…Be a Sly Fox!”

Seasonal workers in the automotive industry: a precious commodity!

There are a good number of companies thseasonnal_mechanics_tire_installatorat hire workers for periods of one season or less. These workers are productive for periods of 6 to 26 weeks, and then end up with a forced vacation. Even though seasonal work is temporary by nature, this does not necessarily mean that business owners do not wish to re-hire well-qualified workers. Take tire-installers, for example. This job requires certain knowledge and requires training. Consequently, it would be in an employer’s best interest to re-hire these workers when work picks up. There are many different ways that employers can use to keep in touch with these workers who provide such essential services to your business. Here are a few:

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The cover letter: a tool to not overlook in the automotive Industry

If the idea of sending a resume by mail is partly gone, it does not mean that the Introductory Letter was shelved. Even when applying online, employers often require a document other than your resume: a text that presents your highlights. Although it is not explicitly required, it is a good idea to write one.Cover_Letter

What use is it to have your whole professional life seen in public in your resume? In fact, these lines will present a direct prose, concise and lively, so that you will be able to make connections and enhance your skills. This will support your candidacy with more force and conviction.
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How to make your automotive business attractive to talent

Polishing the image your business projects can help attract the best and brightest

Nowadays, it seems that competitive wages and generous employee benefit programs are not enough to attract first-class talent. 1970’s type neoliberalism claims that the only real goal and responsibility of businesses is to generate profit.  Another, more modern mindset, that is more in line with our current way of life, is that of the socially-responsible business. We need to keep in mind that today’s businesses must remain competitive while continually demonstrating their ability to innovate in order to attract young talented workers. How does this work?

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Social responsibility is a vast concept, which is not really defined by any specific rules or convention. What can be established at this point are the different basic principles that must be respected in regard to being socially responsible, such as: Workplace health and safety, protecting the environment, human rights, sound human resource management practices, community involvement, work-family balance, consumer protection, etc.… we must keep in mind that businesses also need to be good citizens, and consider the social and environmental aspects of its leaders’ business decisions.

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