Thu, 03/30/2017 - 08:29

By Amelia Zwecher

Virtual Fair
The SEMA Virtual Career Fair is a great opportunity for employers to take advantage of inexpensive branding and future talent pipeline development.

SEMA will host its inaugural virtual recruiting event June 1, 2017, from 12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. (EDT). This event—designed for industry employers who may be hiring within the next 6–12 months—is a great opportunity to take advantage of inexpensive branding and future talent pipeline development. Networking with student and non-student job seekers is among the many steps in helping to keep the automotive aftermarket industry alive.

A virtual career fair is an interactive online platform connecting job seekers to industry employers in a one-day event. Virtual recruitment events are gaining prominence and becoming the preferred college recruitment tool.

According to CareerEco, top reasons to participate as an employer in the virtual fair include:

  • Lower recruiting costs by using SEMA’s online virtual solution to screen and recruit quality candidates.
  • Interact in your own chat room with the option to conduct video interviews.
  • Unlimited access to all registered candidates’ information, including exporting electronic résumés.
  • Save time, travel and the number of staff required to participate in on-site events.
  • Efficiently involve subject-matter experts and other decision makers in the recruiting process.
  • Eliminate transportation and overhead costs associated with booth design and production.

Early registration ends April 28, and costs $75 per employer—a $50 savings for those who register before the early-bird deadline.

According to CareerEco, each employer package includes the following:

  • Unlimited job postings.
  • An employer profile page showcasing the organization’s unique brand.
  • An exclusive chat room allowing for real-time engagement in group and personalized one-to-one interactions.
  • Unlimited number of recruiters who may attend chat sessions.
  • A tool to conduct video interviews (optional feature, not required).
  • A tool to conduct video and/or audio broadcasts or screencast presentations to multiple attendees simultaneously (optional feature, not required).
  • Multi-recruiter access to search résumés, preselect from and capture résumés of registered candidates (option to create résumé books).
  • Unrestricted timeframe to filter and export candidates’ profile details and contact information.

Please contact Amelia F. Zwecher, PhD, PHR, manager of career services, at ameliaz@sema.org for more information.

Thu, 03/30/2017 - 08:29

By Amelia Zwecher

Virtual Fair
The SEMA Virtual Career Fair is a great opportunity for employers to take advantage of inexpensive branding and future talent pipeline development.

SEMA will host its inaugural virtual recruiting event June 1, 2017, from 12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. (EDT). This event—designed for industry employers who may be hiring within the next 6–12 months—is a great opportunity to take advantage of inexpensive branding and future talent pipeline development. Networking with student and non-student job seekers is among the many steps in helping to keep the automotive aftermarket industry alive.

A virtual career fair is an interactive online platform connecting job seekers to industry employers in a one-day event. Virtual recruitment events are gaining prominence and becoming the preferred college recruitment tool.

According to CareerEco, top reasons to participate as an employer in the virtual fair include:

  • Lower recruiting costs by using SEMA’s online virtual solution to screen and recruit quality candidates.
  • Interact in your own chat room with the option to conduct video interviews.
  • Unlimited access to all registered candidates’ information, including exporting electronic résumés.
  • Save time, travel and the number of staff required to participate in on-site events.
  • Efficiently involve subject-matter experts and other decision makers in the recruiting process.
  • Eliminate transportation and overhead costs associated with booth design and production.

Early registration ends April 28, and costs $75 per employer—a $50 savings for those who register before the early-bird deadline.

According to CareerEco, each employer package includes the following:

  • Unlimited job postings.
  • An employer profile page showcasing the organization’s unique brand.
  • An exclusive chat room allowing for real-time engagement in group and personalized one-to-one interactions.
  • Unlimited number of recruiters who may attend chat sessions.
  • A tool to conduct video interviews (optional feature, not required).
  • A tool to conduct video and/or audio broadcasts or screencast presentations to multiple attendees simultaneously (optional feature, not required).
  • Multi-recruiter access to search résumés, preselect from and capture résumés of registered candidates (option to create résumé books).
  • Unrestricted timeframe to filter and export candidates’ profile details and contact information.

Please contact Amelia F. Zwecher, PhD, PHR, manager of career services, at ameliaz@sema.org for more information.

Thu, 03/23/2017 - 15:31

John Poulson of Auto Addition, Manny Moncado of Autohaus and Jared Cohen of Auto Action presented to restyling professionals at the SEMA Show on the topic of “10 Steps to Operating a Successful Restyling Shop.” In case you missed this valuable education session, here are 10 things you can start to implement today to improve your business.

https://www.sema.org/news/2017/03/01/pro-education-10-steps-to-operating-a-successful-restyling-shop

Thu, 03/23/2017 - 15:24

The SEMA education department encompasses all of SEMA’s education efforts, including engaging youth in the automotive aftermarket industry, fostering employment efforts, professional education for SEMA members, and the SEMA Scholarship Program. The department’s mission is to provide the automotive aftermarket with outstanding professional development and training resources.

https://www.sema.org/news/2017/03/01/scholarship-committee-adds-members

Thu, 03/23/2017 - 15:24

The SEMA education department encompasses all of SEMA’s education efforts, including engaging youth in the automotive aftermarket industry, fostering employment efforts, professional education for SEMA members, and the SEMA Scholarship Program. The department’s mission is to provide the automotive aftermarket with outstanding professional development and training resources.

https://www.sema.org/news/2017/03/01/scholarship-committee-adds-members

Thu, 03/23/2017 - 14:29

By AJ Carney

town hall
SEMA’s Town Hall Meetings provide both members and prospective members with the opportunity to learn about the association’s current programs and objectives while networking with automotive aftermarket professionals from the same geographic region.

SEMA invites industry professionals to its Town Hall Meeting in Atlanta, where members and prospective members will gather at Omix-ADA—home of Rugged Ridge and Alloy USA—on Thursday, April 13, from 6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. for an evening of networking with local industry leaders and the SEMA team.

SEMA’s Town Hall Meetings provide both members and prospective members with the opportunity to learn about the association’s current programs and objectives while networking with automotive aftermarket professionals from the same geographic region. These personal interactions give members a chance to share the business challenges and opportunities they face. As SEMA staff interacts with attendees, they also gain valuable feedback, which helps identify how current benefits can enhance member business operations to better meet their needs.

SEMA has led Town Hall Meetings in several cities across the United States. Register for the Town Hall in Atlanta.

For more information on the 2017 Town Hall Series, or to register, visit SEMA’s Town Hall Meetings website or contact Kristen Fregoso at 909-978-6681 or kristenf@sema.org.

Thu, 03/23/2017 - 14:29

By AJ Carney

town hall
SEMA’s Town Hall Meetings provide both members and prospective members with the opportunity to learn about the association’s current programs and objectives while networking with automotive aftermarket professionals from the same geographic region.

SEMA invites industry professionals to its Town Hall Meeting in Atlanta, where members and prospective members will gather at Omix-ADA—home of Rugged Ridge and Alloy USA—on Thursday, April 13, from 6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. for an evening of networking with local industry leaders and the SEMA team.

SEMA’s Town Hall Meetings provide both members and prospective members with the opportunity to learn about the association’s current programs and objectives while networking with automotive aftermarket professionals from the same geographic region. These personal interactions give members a chance to share the business challenges and opportunities they face. As SEMA staff interacts with attendees, they also gain valuable feedback, which helps identify how current benefits can enhance member business operations to better meet their needs.

SEMA has led Town Hall Meetings in several cities across the United States. Register for the Town Hall in Atlanta.

For more information on the 2017 Town Hall Series, or to register, visit SEMA’s Town Hall Meetings website or contact Kristen Fregoso at 909-978-6681 or kristenf@sema.org.

Thu, 03/23/2017 - 14:29

By AJ Carney

town hall
SEMA’s Town Hall Meetings provide both members and prospective members with the opportunity to learn about the association’s current programs and objectives while networking with automotive aftermarket professionals from the same geographic region.

SEMA invites industry professionals to its Town Hall Meeting in Atlanta, where members and prospective members will gather at Omix-ADA—home of Rugged Ridge and Alloy USA—on Thursday, April 13, from 6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. for an evening of networking with local industry leaders and the SEMA team.

SEMA’s Town Hall Meetings provide both members and prospective members with the opportunity to learn about the association’s current programs and objectives while networking with automotive aftermarket professionals from the same geographic region. These personal interactions give members a chance to share the business challenges and opportunities they face. As SEMA staff interacts with attendees, they also gain valuable feedback, which helps identify how current benefits can enhance member business operations to better meet their needs.

SEMA has led Town Hall Meetings in several cities across the United States. Register for the Town Hall in Atlanta.

For more information on the 2017 Town Hall Series, or to register, visit SEMA’s Town Hall Meetings website or contact Kristen Fregoso at 909-978-6681 or kristenf@sema.org.

Thu, 03/23/2017 - 14:29

By AJ Carney

town hall
SEMA’s Town Hall Meetings provide both members and prospective members with the opportunity to learn about the association’s current programs and objectives while networking with automotive aftermarket professionals from the same geographic region.

SEMA invites industry professionals to its Town Hall Meeting in Atlanta, where members and prospective members will gather at Omix-ADA—home of Rugged Ridge and Alloy USA—on Thursday, April 13, from 6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. for an evening of networking with local industry leaders and the SEMA team.

SEMA’s Town Hall Meetings provide both members and prospective members with the opportunity to learn about the association’s current programs and objectives while networking with automotive aftermarket professionals from the same geographic region. These personal interactions give members a chance to share the business challenges and opportunities they face. As SEMA staff interacts with attendees, they also gain valuable feedback, which helps identify how current benefits can enhance member business operations to better meet their needs.

SEMA has led Town Hall Meetings in several cities across the United States. Register for the Town Hall in Atlanta.

For more information on the 2017 Town Hall Series, or to register, visit SEMA’s Town Hall Meetings website or contact Kristen Fregoso at 909-978-6681 or kristenf@sema.org.

Thu, 03/23/2017 - 14:29

By AJ Carney

town hall
SEMA’s Town Hall Meetings provide both members and prospective members with the opportunity to learn about the association’s current programs and objectives while networking with automotive aftermarket professionals from the same geographic region.

SEMA invites industry professionals to its Town Hall Meeting in Atlanta, where members and prospective members will gather at Omix-ADA—home of Rugged Ridge and Alloy USA—on Thursday, April 13, from 6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. for an evening of networking with local industry leaders and the SEMA team.

SEMA’s Town Hall Meetings provide both members and prospective members with the opportunity to learn about the association’s current programs and objectives while networking with automotive aftermarket professionals from the same geographic region. These personal interactions give members a chance to share the business challenges and opportunities they face. As SEMA staff interacts with attendees, they also gain valuable feedback, which helps identify how current benefits can enhance member business operations to better meet their needs.

SEMA has led Town Hall Meetings in several cities across the United States. Register for the Town Hall in Atlanta.

For more information on the 2017 Town Hall Series, or to register, visit SEMA’s Town Hall Meetings website or contact Kristen Fregoso at 909-978-6681 or kristenf@sema.org.