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Nice !!

Most of the time the process of hiring someone is "time consuming vs results" and frustrating

 

Up here we have a web site called http://www.auto-jobs.ca in which auto shops can post when hiring, and work searchers apply with their résumé online, so you can start filtering quickly from your office. (charging extras, the website company can provide criminal records and driving records of applicants)

 

Good luck with your new people ! :)

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Hi Joe,

How do you have them work for a few days in the shop?

 

"After we narrowed down the applicants to 4, we had each work a few days to see how they work, fit in, and interact with the rest of the staff."

 

i.e. how do you put it on paper, a probation period, temporary employment?

I would like to institute a similar system and have no idea where to start.

Thanks!

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This is a problem everywhere, and I hope it does not get worse. And, it's just not our trade, but all the trades. For too many years, this society has pushed college as the only true way to a career. Plus, sadly, too many of us, me included, did not do enough to encourage the younger generation to enter the business. When I started there were still gas stations that young kids go to work pumping gas after school, I loved that job and it was what motivated me to become a mechanic.

 

Now, I work with the local BOCES high school. (BOCES is a high school system in New York for those that want to learn a trade; auto, collision, culinary, electrician, etc). We offer part time jobs and internships to kids interested in going into this industry.

 

I think as an industry we all need to do more to promote what we do. This business is getting so technical, we need qualified people, not just those that can't make it in school.

 

Good luck, ask everyone out their, tool reps, parts people, everyone.

Sorry for off topic post but I had to share this just because of this post

 

Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk 2

 

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