Job boards are great, but if your recruiting strategy begins and ends there, you’re missing out on an estimated 75 percent of technicians that are open to new opportunities, but...
A question we get fairly often is asking what a technician should wear to a job interview. From a technician's standpoint, the first thing that you need to understand is that ...
In this episode of Beyond the Wrench Podcast, Jay Goninen Founder & President, WrenchWay & Find A Wrench, talks with three former technicians about what struggles they experienced...
Don't wait for management to approach you -- if you’re looking for answers on what to do to progress in your career, a few questions can make a big difference.
Tool programs have become one of the top ten benefits technicians look for when finding a new shop. As a shop owner, you know how important it is to have the correct tools. Below...
Have you thought about a career path in the automotive industry, but weren’t sure if it was the right fit for you? Below are the top eight reasons you should become an automotive...
Even though there are a number of resources out there on how to be a great manager, it can be hard to know where to start. Check out these five simple tips you can try at your...
While a number of other factors can contribute to a key employee leaving a company, the most common trigger we see is friction between an employee and their supervisor.
Avoid the winter chill and stay in with this month's podcast playlist, covering topics like tackling the ASE tests, what it's like for a woman in this industry, advice for new...
To be a great mentor takes a special skill set not everyone can master. In this article, we’re going to share tips on how you could become a great technician mentor.
Want to know how to recover from losing three techs in three weeks, the best practices for shop safety, or what techs think the most important aspect of a job is? Check out this...
No one wants to be “that guy” or “that girl” in the shop. We asked our shop and technician contacts for the unspoken rules of the shop they wish they would have known when they...
Not only is a job interview a time for the shop to get to know the technician and assess their skillset, but it’s also an opportunity for the technicians to determine if the shop...
Fifty-eight percent of technicians feel that the shop’s work environment (including shop culture) is more important to them than compensation, career development, or benefits....
