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Find the perfect auto job today. 2009-11-21T03:34:31Z http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/Industry+News/Registration-open-for-University-of-the-Aftermarke/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/643034?contextCategoryId=44106&ref=25 Registration is now open for 16 online business management courses that will be offered during the winter term of the University of the Aftermarket's Distance Learning program. 2009-11-20T05:00:00Z http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/data/articlestandard/aftermarketbusiness/472009/643034null HTML http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/Industry+News/Ohio-Technical-College-donates-125000-in-scholarsh/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/641419?contextCategoryId=44106&ref=25 Ohio Technical College (OTC) has donated $125,000 in scholarships to high school students who participated in the Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Engine Challenge National Championship during the 2009 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show, recently held in Las Vegas. 2009-11-13T05:00:00Z http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/data/articlestandard/motorage/462009/641419null HTML http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/Industry+News/SAKOR-Technologies-offers-educational-version-of-h/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/640655?contextCategoryId=44106&ref=25 SAKOR Technologies, Inc., has announced the availability of a specially designed educational version of its HybriDyne Hybrid Vehicle Test System. 2009-11-11T05:00:00Z http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/data/articlestandard/motorage/462009/640655null HTML http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/Industry+News/Repair-shop-seminar-outlines-bank-cards-compliance/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/640664?contextCategoryId=44106&ref=25 The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of Minnesota (AASP-MN) will host its final educational program for the year, "BankCard Secrets Revealed...Plus, New PCI Compliance Requirements: What Are They and Do You Have To Do It?," Dec. 1 at Master Collision in Plymouth, Minn., and Dec. 3 at the PPG Training Center in Edina, Minn. 2009-11-11T05:00:00Z http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/data/articlestandard/motorage/462009/640664null HTML http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/Industry+News/Bendix-reaches-through-social-networks/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/630002?contextCategoryId=44106&ref=25 The Bendix team is celebrating its 85th anniversary by helping others who are interested in the automotive service field. From Sept. 22 through Dec. 1, U.S. residents 18 years and older who are interested in pursuing a career in automotive technology can enter The Passion That Drives You Scholarship contest from Bendix Brakes. 2009-09-30T04:00:00Z http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/data/articlestandard/aftermarketbusiness/402009/630002null HTML http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/Industry+News/SEMA-awards-119000-in-scholarships/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/625103?contextCategoryId=44106&ref=25 A total of $119,000 in scholarships is being distributed to 74 students through the Specialty Equipment Market Association's (SEMA) Memorial Scholarship Fund (SMSF), a program intended to foster leadership opportunities in the specialty equipment marketplace and to support educational goals for students. 2009-09-10T04:00:00Z http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/data/articlestandard/aftermarketbusiness/372009/625103null HTML http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/Industry+News/Mondello-SuperFlow-host-Porting-and-Flowbench-Oper/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/623878?contextCategoryId=44106&ref=25 Joe Mondello and SuperFlow have teamed up to conduct a seminar on today's most advanced cylinder head porting and flowing techniques using the industry standard SF-1020 Flowbench. 2009-09-04T04:00:00Z http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/data/articlestandard/motorage/362009/623878null HTML http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/Industry+News/ASE-launches-online-practice-tests/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/623620?contextCategoryId=44106&ref=25 The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) has launched The Official ASE Practice Tests in response to requests from the industry. The new products provide technicians and other automotive professionals with the opportunity to take no-stakes online practice tests, with questions of the same content and format as those used on the ASE certification exams. 2009-09-03T04:00:00Z http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/data/articlestandard/motorage/362009/623620null HTML http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/Industry+News/AYES-adds-area-managers/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/623621?contextCategoryId=44106&ref=25 Automotive Youth Educational Systems (AYES) has added two new positions within the field organization. Effective immediately, John Jessup and Marvin Linville have joined AYES as East and West area managers, respectively. 2009-09-03T04:00:00Z http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/data/articlestandard/motorage/362009/623621null HTML http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/Industry+News/SkillsUSA-students-prepare-for-world-competition/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/622737?contextCategoryId=44106&ref=25 SkillsUSA, the organization that represents the United States in the WorldSkills Competition, recently hosted 16 student members of the SkillsUSA WorldTeam in Washington, D.C. 2009-09-01T04:00:00Z http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/data/articlestandard/motorage/362009/622737null HTML http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/Industry+News/CAWA-accepting-2010-scholarship-applications/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/619982?contextCategoryId=44106&ref=25 CAWA announces the recipients for the 2009 Memorial Scholarship Program. The selected students will each receive funds toward their 2009 academic year. 2009-08-19T04:00:00Z http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/data/articlestandard/aftermarketbusiness/342009/619982null HTML http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/Industry+News/International-Education-Corp-acquires-American-Aut/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/609302?contextCategoryId=44106&ref=25 International Education Corporation has acquired American Auto Institute for cash. Headquartered in Cerritos, Calif., American Auto Institute features transportation education programs that prepare students for entry-level careers in the automotive industry. 2009-07-08T04:00:00Z http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/data/articlestandard/aftermarketbusiness/282009/609302null HTML http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/Career+Advice/New-metals-Chrysler-scan-tools-part-of-AASP-MNs-fa/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/608193?contextCategoryId=44106&ref=25 The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of Minnesota (AASP-MN) will host "New Metals & Repair Technologies," Sept. 16, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., (just prior to the I-CAR Golf Outing) at Crystal Lake Golf Club, Lakeville, and again in the evening from 6 to 8 p.m., at Dunwoody College of Technology, Minneapolis. 2009-07-02T04:00:00Z http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/data/articlestandard/motorage/272009/608193null HTML http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/Career+Advice/Student-auto-standards-test-gains-wide-acceptance/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/606574?contextCategoryId=44106&ref=25 The National Automotive Student Skills Standard Assessment (NA3SA), the new comprehensive end-of-program assessment test, has been enthusiastically adopted by secondary and post-secondary automotive technology programs nationwide, according to the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE). 2009-06-26T04:00:00Z http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/data/articlestandard/motorage/262009/606574null HTML http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/Industry+News/Snap-on-adds-training-module-to-Web-site/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/602178?contextCategoryId=44106&ref=25 Snap-on has added a new VERUS training module to its Web site at http://diagnostics.snapon.com/trainingsolutions, to help professional automotive technicians learn to use the many features and capabilities associated with Snap-on's newest diagnostic platform. 2009-06-09T04:00:00Z http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/data/articlestandard/motorage/242009/602178null HTML http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/Distribution/Registration-open-for-next-Leadership-20-session/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/601490?contextCategoryId=44106&ref=25 Registration is now open for the 2009-10 class of the University of the Aftermarket Leadership 2.0 experience, which will take place Sept. 20 through 25, on the campus of Northwood University in Midland, Mich., and April 11 through 16 at the University's West Palm Beach, Fla., campus. 2009-06-05T04:00:00Z http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/data/articlestandard/aftermarketbusiness/232009/601490null HTML http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/Industry+News/AYES-reorganizes-board-expands-role-for-ASE/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/600650?contextCategoryId=44106&ref=25 Automotive Youth Educational Systems (AYES) announced the completion of phase one of its reorganization following their Board of Directors meeting May 26. 2009-06-01T04:00:00Z http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/data/articlestandard/motorage/222009/600650null HTML http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/Industry+News/Scholarship-awarded-to-student-NASCAR-program/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/598506?contextCategoryId=44106&ref=25 The Universal Technical Institute (UTI) Foundation and JHE Production Group selected Paul Amico of Mooresville, N.C., to receive the first JHE Production Group Scholarship. 2009-05-18T04:00:00Z http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/data/articlestandard/motorage/202009/598506null HTML http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/Industry+News/Affinia-once-again-offers-tech-training/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/598081?contextCategoryId=44106&ref=25 More than 8,000 technicians enroll every year in the Affinia Tech Training courses, which are once again available for technicians interested in fine-tuning their craft. 2009-05-14T04:00:00Z http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/data/articlestandard/motorage/202009/598081null HTML http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/Distribution/Autologue-to-donate-system-access-to-students/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/597811?contextCategoryId=44106&ref=25 Data provider Autologue Computer Systems Inc., is providing aftermarket students an unprecedented opportunity — at no cost — to build education and interest through access to real-world industry tools previously utilized only after graduation. 2009-05-12T04:00:00Z http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/data/articlestandard/aftermarketbusiness/202009/597811null HTML http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/Distribution/KentuckyIndiana-Wholesalers-group-offers-scholarsh/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/595170?contextCategoryId=44106&ref=25 The Kentucky/Indiana Automotive Wholesalers Association (KIAWA) has awarded two $1,000 student scholarships for the 2009-2010 academic year to Jacob Wing, of Crown Point, Ind., and Ashlee Tarrance, of Roundhill, Ky. 2009-04-28T04:00:00Z http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/data/articlestandard/aftermarketbusiness/182009/595170null HTML http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/Industry+News/Trucking-company-becomes-rolling-billboard-for-ASE/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/594139?contextCategoryId=44106&ref=25 Jim Harris, the owner of Harris Trucking and HT Motorsports, has created a program to raise consumer awareness about the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certification in a big way. Really big, actually, as a number of his trailers now travel as rolling billboards encouraging all who see it to look for the Blue Seal of Excellence when they need auto service or maintenance. 2009-04-20T04:00:00Z http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/data/articlestandard/motorage/172009/594139null HTML http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/Career+Advice/AASP-MN-names-scholarship-recipients/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/593180?contextCategoryId=44106&ref=25 The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers, Minnesota (AASP-MN) has announced a number of $500 scholarships. 2009-04-14T04:00:00Z http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/data/articlestandard/motorage/162009/593180null HTML http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/Industry+News/Multi-Parts-Supply-makes-first-donation-in-industr/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/592668?contextCategoryId=44106&ref=25 Multi Parts Supply USA Inc. of Jupiter, Fla., has donated $1,000 to fund a Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium (GAAS) scholarship in honor of Mort Schwartz, long-time chairman of GAAS and proponent of the scholarship fund, and a second $1,000 donation honoring Pete and Annie Kornafel. 2009-04-10T04:00:00Z http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/data/articlestandard/motorage/152009/592668null HTML http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/Industry+News/AASP-MN-offers-Asian-AC-course/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/586550?contextCategoryId=44106&ref=25 The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of Minnesota (AASP-MN) is committed to Building a Better Industry?One Shop at a Time. Providing quality management and technical training courses is just one way that AASP-MN delivers on that promise. 2009-03-12T04:00:00Z http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/data/articlestandard/motorage/112009/586550null HTML http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/Industry+News/Makita-offers-free-safety-training-to-Hispanic-wor/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/581698?contextCategoryId=44106&ref=25 Makita U.S.A., Inc. and Wrangler Western Wear have teamed up to provide free bi-lingual safety training in an effort to increase jobsite safety awareness. 2009-02-17T05:00:00Z http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/data/articlestandard/motorage/082009/581698null HTML http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/Distribution/CEU-credits-available-for-AASA-Vision-Conference/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/580910?contextCategoryId=44106&ref=25 Participants in the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA) Vision Conference 2009, March 18 at the InterContinental O?Hare, in Rosemont, Ill., now can earn CEU credits through the University of the Aftermarket. 2009-02-12T05:00:00Z http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/data/articlestandard/aftermarketbusiness/072009/580910null HTML http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/Distribution/UTI-NASCAR-Angels-award-25000-scholarship/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/578295?contextCategoryId=44106&ref=25 The Universal Technical Institute (UTI) Foundation, in conjunction with NASCAR Angels, NASCAR's reality TV show that gives deserving individuals a transportation fix, have selected high school senior Matthew Kyle Butts of Clarksville, Tenn., for a $25,000 scholarship to NASCAR Technical Institute in Mooresville, N.C. 2009-01-30T05:00:00Z http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/data/articlestandard/aftermarketbusiness/052009/578295null HTML http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/Distribution/Northwood-scholarship-winners-attend-Aftermarket-L/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/577751?contextCategoryId=44106&ref=25 Northwood University has selected five female students to attend the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association's (AAIA) 2009 Aftermarket Legislative Summit, March 11-12, as part of a leadership scholarship donated by Continental Commercial Vehicles & Aftermarket. 2009-01-28T05:00:00Z http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/data/articlestandard/aftermarketbusiness/052009/577751null HTML http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/Industry+News/AASP-MN-hosts-annual-meeting-convention-in-Februar/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/573918?contextCategoryId=44106&ref=25 The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of Minnesota (AASP-MN) will host its annual meeting and convention Feb. 27 and 28 at the Holiday Inn St. Paul East, in St. Paul, Minn. 2009-01-07T05:00:00Z http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/data/articlestandard/motorage/022009/573918null HTML http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/Industry+News/WyoTech-grads-compete-on-Horsepower-TV/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/572569?contextCategoryId=44106&ref=25 WyoTech grads are gearing up to build engines head-to-head for the second consecutive year on PowerBlock's Horsepower TV.  2008-12-22T05:00:00Z http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/data/articlestandard/motorage/512008/572569null HTML http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/2008+AAPEX/University-of-the-Aftermarket-unveils-on-demand-fe/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/563140?contextCategoryId=44106&ref=25 Education at the University of the Aftermarket is moving closer to its students and members of the aftermarket now might want to consider going back to school. 2008-11-04T05:00:00Z http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/data/articlestandard/motorage/452008/563140null HTML http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/Industry+News/AASP-MN-breaks-light-bulb-safety-record/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/559658?contextCategoryId=44106&ref=25 The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of Minnesota (AASP-MN) recently held its 14th annual Lights On For Safety event, in which volunteers, with help from automotive technical students, conducted a free inspection and replacement of exterior vehicle light bulbs for the motoring public. 2008-10-20T04:00:00Z http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/data/articlestandard/motorage/422008/559658null HTML http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/Industry+News/Hunter-Engineering-Training-earns-ASE-certificatio/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/558975?contextCategoryId=44106&ref=25 Hunter's training program achieved ASE-certified status from the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence. the company earned the accreditation through the CASE (Continuing Automotive Service Education) program after an extensive evaluation by the NATEF (National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation). 2008-10-16T04:00:00Z http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/data/articlestandard/motorage/422008/558975null HTML http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/Distribution/NASCAR-UTI-Foundation-establish-Brienne-Davis-Scho/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/556915?contextCategoryId=44106&ref=25 Recognizing there are many women interested in pursuing careers in the automotive industry, NASCAR and the UTI Foundation established the Brienne Davis Scholarship Fund for women seeking an automotive technical education. 2008-10-08T04:00:00Z http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/data/articlestandard/aftermarketbusiness/412008/556915null HTML http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/Industry+News/UTI-joins-NASCAR-Angels-for-scholarship/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/552703?contextCategoryId=44106&ref=25 The UTI Foundation, in conjunction with NASCAR Angels, NASCAR's reality TV show that gives deserving individuals a transportation fix, is awarding one $25,000 scholarship to NASCAR Technical Institute in Mooresville, N.C. Aspiring students can now submit their video application for the chance to earn $25,000 toward any program at NASCAR Technical Institute. 2008-09-25T04:00:00Z http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/data/articlestandard/motorage/392008/552703null HTML http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/Maintenance+and+Repair/Mitchell-1-names-Troy-Thompson-2008-Automotive-Tec/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/550008?contextCategoryId=44106&ref=25 Troy Thompson from Ramona, Calif., received the Automotive Technology Outstanding Student Scholarship at the 2008 North American Council of Automotive Teachers (NACAT) Conference held recently at the Pennsylvania College of Technology in Williamsport, Penn. 2008-09-16T04:00:00Z http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/data/articlestandard/aftermarketbusiness/382008/550008null HTML http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/Industry+News/New-York-aftermarket-association-works-with-Global/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/549195?contextCategoryId=44106&ref=25 The Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium (GAAS) Scholarship Committee announces that the New York State Automotive Aftermarket Association (NYSAAA) will be collaborating in creating an online scholarship resource for students planning to pursue careers in the automotive aftermarket. 2008-09-12T04:00:00Z http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/data/articlestandard/motorage/372008/549195null HTML http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/Distribution/University-of-the-Aftermarket-welcomes-200809-Lead/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/548579?contextCategoryId=44106&ref=25 The 25 members of the University of the Aftermarket's 2008/09 Leadership 2.0 class began the first of two weeks of intensive, executive-level education recently with a reception, dinner and convocation ceremony at the Sloan Family Building for Aftermarket Studies on the campus of Northwood University in Midland. 2008-09-10T04:00:00Z http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/data/articlestandard/aftermarketbusiness/372008/548579null HTML http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/Industry+News/ASEAYESSkillsUSA-merge-for-co-branded-student-exam/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/545293?contextCategoryId=44106&ref=25 The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE), Automotive Youth Educational Systems (AYES) and Skills USA recently announced an agreement to provide co-branded end of program exams for students in secondary and post-secondary automotive technology programs. 2008-08-29T04:00:00Z http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/data/articlestandard/motorage/352008/545293null HTML http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/Industry+News/SEMA-awards-more-than-130000-in-scholarships/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/543083?contextCategoryId=44106&ref=25 Honoring a 24-year tradition of awarding scholarships to students pursuing careers in the automotive industry, the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) is awarding 93 students more than $130,000 in scholarships for the 2008-2009 academic year. 2008-08-20T04:00:00Z http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/data/articlestandard/motorage/342008/543083null HTML http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/Career+Advice/CARSTAR-national-conference-looks-at-best-hiring-p/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/527145?contextCategoryId=44106&ref=25 Willis Ramirez, manager of human resources for CARSTAR, discussed best hiring and retention practices during an instructional session on hiring and employee retention at CARSTAR's 2008 national conference. 2008-07-01T04:00:00Z http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/data/articlestandard/abrn/272008/527145null HTML http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/Business+%26+Management+Solutions/Training-is-important-whether-employees-stay-or-go/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/510817?contextCategoryId=44106&ref=25 You provide all the training you can get your hands on for your technicians, but turnover still is a great problem at your shop. It seems as if when a tech is trained, he or she puts in their two-week's notice and heads to a shop or dealership across town. There are a number of reasons people leave their jobs in the bay, and some of them you can't control. But cutting training opportunities so freshly trained techs will not go somewhere else won't help your cause ? in fact, you're probably doing more harm than good. 2008-04-18T04:00:00Z http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/data/articlestandard/motorage/162008/510817null HTML http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/Collision+Repair/Vehicle-complexity-negative-stigma-put-brakes-on-t/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/510944?contextCategoryId=44106&ref=25 Several factors contribute to today's technician shortage problem, including rigorous qualifications necessary to work on increasingly complex powertrains, fuel diversity, and the negative stigma associated with this career choice. The situation will only be exacerbated in the next decade when Boomer-generation technicians enter retirement. Three industry professionals give their take on the problem and offer strategies to help correct it. 2008-04-18T04:00:00Z http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/data/articlestandard/abrn/162008/510944/technicians2_thumbnail.jpg http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/data/articlestandard/abrn/162008/510944null HTML http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/Business+%26+Management+Solutions/SAE-Technical-Seminar-focuses-on-Product-Lifecycle/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/509078?contextCategoryId=44106&ref=25 This course is one in a four-course series that leads to a Professional Certificate in Automotive Product Development Management, jointly conferred by SAE and Oakland University's renowned School of Business. 2008-04-09T04:00:00Z http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/data/articlestandard/motorage/152008/509078null HTML http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/Career+Advice/The-Growing-Scarcity-of-Qualified-Auto-Technicians/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/507359?contextCategoryId=44106&ref=25 Several factors contribute to today's technician shortage problem, including rigorous qualifications necessary to work on increasingly complex powertrains, fuel diversity, and the negative stigma associated with this career choice. The situation will only be exacerbated in the next decade when Boomer-generation technicians enter retirement. Three industry professionals give their take on the problem and offer strategies to help correct it. 2008-04-04T04:00:00Z http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/data/articlestandard/stylingandperformance/142008/507359null HTML http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/Career+Advice/Mitchell-1s-New-eCRM-with-eConnect-Boosts-Service-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/506585?contextCategoryId=44106&ref=25 Mitchell 1 introduces eCRM with eConnect, a comprehensive marketing service designed to increase small-to-medium-sized automotive repair shops? profitable maintenance business through highly effective e-mail marketing. The new program is designed to boost service traffic through repeat business. 2008-04-02T04:00:00Z http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/data/articlestandard/stylingandperformance/142008/506585null HTML http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/Career+Advice/International-simulation-offers-unique-real-world-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/505338?contextCategoryId=44106&ref=25 Four Northwood University students recently gathered with more than 50 other students and educational leaders from five countries for the annual NUCARS simulation in Aarhus, Denmark.?NUCARS, which stands for Northwood University Computer Automotive Retail Simulation, is a three-day management training simulation developed by The University of Toyota that provides third and fourth year college and university students with the opportunity to solve real-life obstacles in the operation of an automotive dealership.? 2008-03-26T04:00:00Z http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/data/articlestandard/motorage/132008/505338null HTML http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/Industry+News/ASE-The-blue-seal-bargaining-chip/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/504875?contextCategoryId=44106&ref=25 The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Blue Seal patch is worn with pride by techs and counterpeople throughout the industry. When job-hunting, however, how can techs use ASE certification to their advantage? Can it mean overqualification in some instances? Not a chance, say those we spoke with. 2008-03-25T04:00:00Z http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/data/articlestandard/motorage/132008/504875null HTML http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/Career+Advice/Hire-right-fire-right/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/504575?contextCategoryId=44106&ref=25 It may be one of the more unpleasant aspects of managing a collision repair facility, but having to fire an employee is at times a necessary business strategy. If you find yourself in the position of having to terminate an employee, make sure you do it the right way to make it as smooth as possible for you, the person being terminated, your other employees, and most importantly – your business. 2008-03-21T04:00:00Z http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/data/articlestandard/abrn/122008/504575null HTML http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/Career+Advice/E-Mail-Marketing/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/504400?contextCategoryId=44106&ref=25 "E-mail can be an effective marketing tool and help your return on investment (ROI)," said Ron Cates of Constant Contact, an e-mail marketing firm. Cates was speaking at the Off-road Impact Trade Show and Conference held March 6-8 at the Anaheim Convention Center. 2008-03-21T04:00:00Z http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/data/articlestandard/stylingandperformance/122008/504400null HTML http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/Career+Advice/Interviewing-to-hire/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/504226?contextCategoryId=44106&ref=25 When it’s time to hire new technicians or office personnel, it’s important to get the right people in the right positions. The in-person interview is the most effective tool a business owner has to get to know potential employees. 2008-03-19T04:00:00Z http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/data/articlestandard/abrn/122008/504226null HTML http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/Collision+Repair/Career-Advice-Wearing-out-your-welcome/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/503693?contextCategoryId=44106&ref=25 Career coaches and employment professionals stress that regardless of how satisfied a worker may be in a job, moving on to something better should remain a constant consideration. Deciding when to make that move can be tough. It's also a critical skill workers need to develop. There are some obvious signs workers can refer to as guideposts that it might be time to find a new job. Here's a look at some of those signs and repairers who have learned from them. 2008-03-18T04:00:00Z http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/data/articlestandard/abrn/122008/503693null HTML http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/Web+Exclusive/Its-a-Web-world/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/503191?contextCategoryId=44106&ref=25 Even in a 'hard parts' industry like the bruised-knuckle world of auto parts, there's no denying the pervasive power of the Internet. The Web is everywhere, from e-catalogs to knowing where and how to search for just the right part for customers. Counterpeople who have the right Web skills will find their jobs to quicker and easier, they?ll create more satisfied customers, and their value to their employer will be higher, than counterpeople with more limited computer skills. 2008-03-14T04:00:00Z http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/data/articlestandard/aftermarketbusiness/112008/503191null HTML http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/Web+Exclusive/The-Sonic-Boomer/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/503093?contextCategoryId=44106&ref=25 The ongoing shortage of technicians in America's bays has been blamed in part on the retirement of older, Baby Boomer mechanics — the most experienced and skilled employees in their respective shops. But not all mechanics are lucky enough to make it to retirement age. The labor-intensive nature of repair work can take its toll on the hardiest of technicians, who are then forced to retire for health reasons or move on to less physical jobs in different industries. 2008-03-14T04:00:00Z http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/data/articlestandard/aftermarketbusiness/112008/503093/BettyJoYoung_thumbnail.gif http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/data/articlestandard/aftermarketbusiness/112008/503093/SteveHeggie_flash.gif HTML http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/Career+Advice/Using-An-Incentive-Program-to-Motivate-Employees/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/504600?contextCategoryId=44106&ref=25 Implementing an employee incentive program for good performance can be a tricky concept, but if done right, both employee and employer will reap the rewards. "I try to use incentive pay in as many places as I can, especially in sales. I don't base it on gross sales only; I also base it on incremental growth," said Roger Tibbets, vice president, sales and marketing for Injen Technology, a leading designer and manufacturer of air intake kits based in Pomona, California. 2008-03-13T04:00:00Z http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/data/articlestandard/stylingandperformance/122008/504600null HTML http://stylingperformance.search-autoparts.com/stylingandperformance/Industry+News/Using-An-Incentive-Program-to-Motivate-Employees/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/502946?contextCategoryId=44106&ref=25 Implementing an employee incentive program for good performance can be a tricky concept, but if done right, both employee and employer will reap the rewards. "I try to use incentive pay in as many places as I can, especially in sales. I don't base it on gross sales only; I also base it on incremental growth," said Roger Tibbets, vice president, sales and marketing for Injen Technology, a leading designer and manufacturer of air intake kits based in Pomona, California. 2008-03-13T04:00:00Z http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/data/articlestandard/searchautoparts/112008/502946null HTML http://stylingperformance.search-autoparts.com/stylingandperformance/Industry+News/Job-Search-Tips/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/502956?contextCategoryId=44106&ref=25 There are three major components to a successful job search ? focus, determination, and persistence. To get the job you want you must narrow the search to a specific type of job, define the skills and accomplishments that set you apart from the rest, and keep at it until you land the job you want. 2008-03-13T04:00:00Z http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/data/articlestandard/searchautoparts/112008/502956null HTML http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/Career+Advice/Resume-Writing-Rules/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/502918?contextCategoryId=44106&ref=25 When job seeking, a well-written resume is your first step toward the all-important phone call and job interview. Since you will be seeking a position in the automotive industry, it's important you customize your resume to this particular market. Here are some tips to help you write a job-winning resume. 2008-03-13T04:00:00Z http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/data/articlestandard/autocareers/112008/502918null HTML http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/Career+Advice/Employee-recruiting-new-ideas-for-an-old-problem/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/482889?contextCategoryId=44106&ref=25 If there's one issue that virtually every shop in the country struggles with it's the challenge of recruiting quality new employees. Even a classified "Help Wanted" ad — often costing hundreds of dollars — in a major metropolitan city newspaper may generate only one or two responses. 2007-10-01T04:00:00Z http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/data/articlestandard/autocareers/022008/482889null XML http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/Career+Advice/Defending-your-unemployment-account/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/482892?contextCategoryId=44106&ref=25 Rules and laws governing unemployment claims are generally written to rotect workers, not employers. 2007-08-01T04:00:00Z http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/data/articlestandard/autocareers/022008/482892null XML http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/Career+Advice/EDUCATING-the-NEXT-GENERATION/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/482891?contextCategoryId=44106&ref=25 Did you send more than three text messages today? Did you update your MySpace page this week? Does your iPod include songs by Rihanna, The Killers, Dashboard Confessional and Maroon 5? 2007-08-01T04:00:00Z http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/data/articlestandard/autocareers/022008/482891null XML http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/Career+Advice/Disappearing-act/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/482890?contextCategoryId=44106&ref=25 There are an estimated 60,000 technician jobs open at any given time. 2007-08-01T04:00:00Z http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/data/articlestandard/autocareers/022008/482890null XML http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/Career+Advice/SHRM-Lists-Top-Five-Aspects-ofJob-Satisfaction/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/482894?contextCategoryId=44106&ref=25 ALEXANDRIA, VA (June 24, 2007) -?Nearly eight out of 10 employees reported overall satisfaction with their current positions, according to the 2007 Job Satisfaction Survey Report released today by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) ... 2007-07-09T04:00:00Z http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/data/articlestandard/autocareers/022008/482894null HTML http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/Career+Advice/For-the-love-of-the-car/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/482893?contextCategoryId=44106&ref=25 They're the success stories of today and the ones we'll hear about tomorrow. They're the kids who fell in love with cars years before they had a driver's license. The ones brought up around vehicles, learning their ins and outs, what makes them work and how to keep them running. 2007-07-01T04:00:00Z http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/data/articlestandard/autocareers/022008/482893null XML http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/Career+Advice/Lowering-workers-comp-costs/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/482897?contextCategoryId=44106&ref=25 Every business needs workers' compensation insurance, but the premiums don't have to eat up your profits. According to Zurich North America Commercial, the key to controlling workers' compensation costs lies with the business owner, manager or operator. The group offers these tips to help lower costs. 2007-04-01T04:00:00Z http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/data/articlestandard/autocareers/022008/482897/lowering_thumbnail.jpg http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/data/articlestandard/autocareers/022008/482897null XML http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/Career+Advice/Paying-the-price-of-slacker-colleagues/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/482898?contextCategoryId=44106&ref=25 Your best, brightest and hardest-working employees may be bearing the brunt of undue burdens brought on by the lowest-performing members of a company's workforce, according to a series of surveys on staff management relationship issues. 2007-01-01T05:00:00Z http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/data/articlestandard/autocareers/022008/482898/paying_thumbnail.jpg http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/data/articlestandard/autocareers/022008/482898null XML http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/Career+Advice/Good-workers-pay-the-price-of-slacker-colleagues-s/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/482902?contextCategoryId=44106&ref=25 Your best, brightest and hardest-working employees may be bearing the brunt of undue burdens brought on by the lowest-performing members of a company’s workforce, according to a series of surveys on staff-management relationship issues. 2006-12-11T05:00:00Z http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/data/articlestandard/autocareers/022008/482902null HTML http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/Career+Advice/Consultant-checkup/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/482904?contextCategoryId=44106&ref=25 Whether it's a regular exam or treatment for a serious illness, a business consultant can help keep a distributorship's health in the pink. 2006-11-01T05:00:00Z http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/data/articlestandard/autocareers/022008/482904/consultant_thumbnail.jpg http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/data/articlestandard/autocareers/022008/482904null XML http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/Career+Advice/The-5-myths-of-employee-morale/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/482903?contextCategoryId=44106&ref=25 Employees who have spent some time in a service-related job might have encountered a phenomenon known as "crazy hat day." It worked something like this: After fielding reports of lagging employee morale, a human resources professional decided the best way to counter sinking spirits was to pump up the workplace fun — by inviting employees to wear a wacky hat into the office/store/plant on an appointed Friday. Of course, everyone took part, morale soared, and the company made record profits, right? Hardly. 2006-11-01T05:00:00Z http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/data/articlestandard/autocareers/022008/482903/5myths_thumbnail.jpg http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/data/articlestandard/autocareers/022008/482903null XML http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/Career+Advice/Reality-check-the-true-cost-of-living/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/481640?contextCategoryId=44106&ref=25 Salaries make up a big chunk of your total expenses, but when team members cover their basic living expenses, there may not be much left. 2006-08-01T04:00:00Z http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/data/articlestandard/autocareers/012008/481640null XML http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/Career+Advice/Fewer-high-school-grads-heading-right-to-work/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/482906?contextCategoryId=44106&ref=25 A New York State Department of Education study says fewer students are going to work after graduating from high school. An average of two percent to three percent of New York high school graduates enter the workforce after graduation, according to the survey. The number of students who take a job after completing high school has declined in recent years and the New York study reflects nationwide trends, according to education statistics. 2006-08-01T04:00:00Z http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/data/articlestandard/autocareers/022008/482906null XML http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/Career+Advice/Putting-your-finger-on-the-pulse-of-employee-reten/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/482907?contextCategoryId=44106&ref=25 Aftermarket business leaders: Are you having a hard time retaining good employees? If so, take the following quiz. Remember to answer honestly; you are the only one watching. 2006-06-01T04:00:00Z http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/data/articlestandard/autocareers/022008/482907null XML http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/Career+Advice/I-CAR-issues-open-letter-to-collision-industry-car/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/482908?contextCategoryId=44106&ref=25 HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. — The chairman of the Inter-Industry Conference On Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) Education Foundation Board of Trustees, Clark Plucinski, has issued the following open letter to the collision industry: Career and Technical Schools and Colleges Need Your Support 2006-05-04T04:00:00Z http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/data/articlestandard/autocareers/022008/482908null HTML http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/Career+Advice/Shop-Operations-Finding-the-help-you-need/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/482909?contextCategoryId=44106&ref=25 I?ve been fortunate to not have to do a lot of recruiting of new employees over the years. At one point about a year ago, fully three-quarters of our shop?s employees had been with the company a decade or more. This past year, however, we?ve added two employees because of growth and replaced our bookkeeper who retired and two long-time technicians who left (one by our choice, one by his own). 2006-04-03T04:00:00Z http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/data/articlestandard/autocareers/022008/482909/Work_thumbnail.jpg http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/data/articlestandard/autocareers/022008/482909null HTML http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/Career+Advice/Background-checks-improve-hiring/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/481639?contextCategoryId=44106&ref=25 You can't afford to skip this crucial step when recruiting employees. 2006-04-01T05:00:00Z http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/data/articlestandard/autocareers/012008/481639null XML http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/Career+Advice/A-new-401k-option/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/481637?contextCategoryId=44106&ref=25 Starting this month, 401(k) plans can offer a Roth 401(k) provision—which could be a better option for your retirement savings. 2006-01-01T05:00:00Z http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/data/articlestandard/autocareers/012008/481637null HTML http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/Career+Advice/Mercedes-Recruiting-Program-Offers-Ideas-For-Hirin/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/482911?contextCategoryId=44106&ref=25 MONTVALE, NJ - Mercedes-Benz USA has taken a different tack in its efforts to recruit service writers. Instead of placing ads and hoping for the best, the company has hired a firm that specializes in seeking people for entertainment and hospitality jobs. The goal is to find people who are skilled at working with the public and presenting a friendly, professional face to Mercedes customers. 2005-08-11T04:00:00Z http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/data/articlestandard/autocareers/022008/482911null HTML http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/Career+Advice/California-Autobody-Association-teams-up-to-develo/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/482912?contextCategoryId=44106&ref=25 It's not easy for an independent collision repair shop to set up and run an apprenticeship or training program. It's time consuming, it?s hard to set-up and it requires special expertise to run. And that?s without saying anything about the problems surrounding finding and hiring apprentices. The California Autobody Association (CAA) is taking steps to help Golden State shops deal with those issues, to help solve technician shortages and aid in development of a well-trained workforce. 2005-06-23T04:00:00Z http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/data/articlestandard/autocareers/022008/482912null HTML http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/Career+Advice/Generations-apart/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/482913?contextCategoryId=44106&ref=25 Each age group has a common theme that affects how they work. These management tips can help you understand while you keep your competitive edge. 2005-05-01T04:00:00Z http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/data/articlestandard/autocareers/022008/482913null HTML http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/Career+Advice/More-hard-learned-hiring-lessons/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/481638?contextCategoryId=44106&ref=25 Hiring employees is the single most important management task in a practice. 2005-01-01T05:00:00Z http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/data/articlestandard/autocareers/012008/481638null XML http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/Career+Advice/Five-Steps-to-Top-Notch-Training/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/482915?contextCategoryId=44106&ref=25 A new approach to training can turn your shop into a model of effective education. 2005-01-01T05:00:00Z http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/data/articlestandard/autocareers/022008/482915null HTML http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/Career+Advice/Hiring-Advantages/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/482916?contextCategoryId=44106&ref=25 Hiring a good manager probably is the single most difficult and important thing you'll ever do. Fortunately, expert help is available. 2004-12-01T05:00:00Z http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/data/articlestandard/autocareers/022008/482916null HTML http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/Career+Advice/Handling-benefits-for-part-timers/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/481641?contextCategoryId=44106&ref=25 Most part-time employees don't qualify for health insurance, retirement, or other employee benefits. And you must offer fair and equivalent benefits to all team members, regardless of whether they're a new hire or a 15-year veteran at your reception desk. If you don't, you're asking for a discrimination case. 2004-10-01T04:00:00Z http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/data/articlestandard/autocareers/012008/481641null XML http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/Career+Advice/Star-Search--contd-page-3/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/482918?contextCategoryId=44106&ref=25 Change Your Interviewing Process 2004-07-01T04:00:00Z http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/data/articlestandard/autocareers/022008/482918null HTML http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/Career+Advice/Turnover-Where-do-all-the-good-ones-go/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/482937?contextCategoryId=44106&ref=25 Sometimes an employee leaves, and there’s no good explanation. Sometimes an employee leaves, and you’re glad to see him leave. Then there are the times when you lose a valued employee to a competitor. That hurts. 2004-06-15T04:00:00Z http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/data/articlestandard/autocareers/022008/482937/ma0504_mm-turnover-1-copy_thumbnail.jpg http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/data/articlestandard/autocareers/022008/482937null HTML http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/Career+Advice/On-The-Mark/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/482938?contextCategoryId=44106&ref=25 Columnist Mark Giammalvo has been active with the AYES program for years, and this month he talks about his local chapter's recent struggle to find qualified talent. 2004-02-01T05:00:00Z http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/data/articlestandard/autocareers/022008/482938/Mark3_thumb_thumbnail.jpg http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/data/articlestandard/autocareers/022008/482938/Mark3_column_main.jpg http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/data/articlestandard/autocareers/022008/482938null HTML http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/Career+Advice/Mentoring/ArticleLong/Article/detail/482939?contextCategoryId=44106&ref=25 Manning the future 2003-11-01T05:00:00Z http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/data/articlelong/autocareers/022008/482939null HTML http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/Career+Advice/Recruiting-technicians/ArticleColumn/Article/detail/482940?contextCategoryId=44106&ref=25 There is rising concern among collision repair facility operators about the industry’s ability to attract new technicians 2002-12-01T05:00:00Z http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/data/articlecolumn/autocareers/022008/482940null HTML http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/Career+Advice/Help-Wanted/ArticleLong/Article/detail/482941?contextCategoryId=44106&ref=25 We've all heard it said throughout the last few years: It's getting harder and harder to find quality, certifiable technicians in this industry. Throughout the last decade, associations and committees around the country have tackled the problem in a variety of ways and with some success, but the problem still has yet to be conquered. 2002-05-01T04:00:00Z http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/data/articlelong/autocareers/022008/482941/0502_helpwantedTN_thumbnail.jpg http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/data/articlelong/autocareers/022008/482941/roundtable_main_main.gif http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/data/articlelong/autocareers/022008/482941null XML http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/Career+Advice/Avoiding-Collisions-With-Employees/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/482943?contextCategoryId=44106&ref=25 Shop owners often point out the tremendous liabilities they face repairing a vehicle that will soon be back out on the highway, perhaps loaded up with a family, traveling at 65 mph. 2002-04-01T05:00:00Z http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/data/articlestandard/autocareers/022008/482943/handsonmanage_tn_main.gif http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/data/articlestandard/autocareers/022008/482943null XML http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/Job+Seeking+Tips/What-you-do-after-the-interview-could-matter-most-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/481642?contextCategoryId=44106&ref=25 Instead of sending the traditional note of thanks, stand out from the rest with a letter of influence. 2002-02-01T05:00:00Z http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/data/articlestandard/autocareers/012008/481642/people_thumbnail.jpg http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/data/articlestandard/autocareers/012008/481642null HTML http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/Career+Advice/Communicating-for-Results/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/482944?contextCategoryId=44106&ref=25 Although it may not be readily apparent, the interviewer plays a crucial role in the interviewing process, especially when conducting a search for a technical or a sales-related position. 2002-01-01T05:00:00Z http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/data/articlestandard/autocareers/022008/482944/image_tn_thumbnail.jpg http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/data/articlestandard/autocareers/022008/482944/image_main.jpg http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/data/articlestandard/autocareers/022008/482944null XML http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/Career+Advice/Writing-Job-Descriptions/ArticleLong/Article/detail/482945?contextCategoryId=44106&ref=25 Clearly written job descriptions, which you and your managers can refer to at least once a year, is a great step forward in planning for the responsibilities of future growth within your company. 2001-11-01T05:00:00Z http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/data/articlelong/autocareers/022008/482945/image_tn_thumbnail.jpg http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/data/articlelong/autocareers/022008/482945/image_main.jpg http://changegears.search-autoparts.com/autocareers/data/articlelong/autocareers/022008/482945null XML