Brad McKinney, Director of Talent Acquisition at Cavender Auto Family, shares a crash course on recruiting technicians in today’s market. With the technician shortage and technicians having the upper hand, your shop needs to stand out. Brad offers tips on effective communication during the hiring process, avoiding overselling candidates, and preparing managers for interviews.
Watch the Full Episode
Show Notes
About Our Guest
Brad McKinney
Director of Talent Acquisition and Training, Cavender Auto Family
brad.mckinney@cavenderautofamily.com
About Our Host
Jay Goninen
Co-Founder & President, WrenchWay
jayg@wrenchway.com | 608.716.2122
WrenchWay Resources
For Technicians & Students
- Compare & Explore Technician Pay: View salary information for automotive, diesel, and collision technicians near you at wrenchway.com/pay.
- Find Your Ideal Shop or Dealership: Looking for the best places to work? Discover and research the best shop or dealership for you at wrenchway.com/shops.
For Shops & Dealerships
- Hire Top Talent & Assist Schools: Connect with skilled technicians, engage with schools, and help elevate the auto and diesel industry with WrenchWay Top Shop Memberships.
For Auto, Diesel, & CTE Instructors:
- Support Your Program & Connect with Industry: Get resources and equipment for your program and grow your industry partnerships with WrenchWay’s free solutions for schools.
Other Episodes You May Like
- Dealership Recruiting w/ WrenchWay & Hireology ft. Tiffany Czerwinski, Hireology
- Hiring Culture ft. Geoff Berman, Automotive Training Institute
- Hiring High Performance People ft. Trip Bruce, Halmar Friesen Racing
Follow the Beyond the Wrench Podcast
Don’t miss a single episode — follow the Beyond the Wrench podcast! The Beyond the Wrench podcast is available on:
- Apple Podcasts
- Spotify
- YouTube Music
- Amazon Music
- Stitcher
- iHeart Radio
- Pandora
- TuneIn + Alexa
- And more!
