By Amelia Zwecher

Search for both passive and active candidates for your company’s current or future employment opportunities at SEMA’s inaugural Virtual Career Fair.

Efficient recruiters aggressively seek both active and passive qualified candidates. Active job seekers are individuals who are either unemployed or currently employed but feel some level of uncertainty or unhappiness in their current work environment. Passive job seekers are defined as a group of people who are often hard to find because they’re employed and generally content with their current jobs. Some employers believe that passive candidates are the best candidates to hire because they are less likely to interview with other companies, which means competition for employers is low. Passive candidates are perceived as individuals who seek a long-term relationship with their employers.

Many virtual career fair attendees are actually considered passive job seekers. Even though passive job seekers may be fairly content with their current place of employment, many of these individuals are open to learning about new career opportunities. Often, passive job seekers may walk into a career fair or sign up for a virtual career fair just to observe the current state of the job market, but do not regularly or actively apply for job opportunities.

Some helpful quick tips for recruiting passive job seekers include:

• Visit SEMA’s Career Center online and in-person career fairs.
• Conduct research: Check out your competition and their approach to recruitment by viewing their branding and job posting approach.
• Search résumés on SEMA’s Career Center website. Some candidates may have uploaded their résumés months ago when they were unemployed.
• Create a LinkedIn profile and LinkedIn company page for heightened exposure. Connect with industry employers, students and educators online and at SEMA events.
• Review SEMA eNews’ creative recruitment tips and other weekly articles.

Sign up for SEMA’s inaugural Virtual Career Fair, to be held June 1, to search for both passive and active candidates for current or future employment opportunities at your company. For more information, contact manager of career services Amelia F. Zwecher, PhD, PHR, at ameliaz@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Legislation to allow the issuance of only a single rear license plate for specialty kit cars was introduced.

Legislation to allow the issuance of only a single rear license plate for specialty kit cars was introduced. Owners or operators choosing the single plate option would be required to pay a $150 fee. The bill defines a “specialty kit car” as a motor vehicle that is assembled by the purchaser or a third party from a set of parts that are produced and sold by a manufacturer. The measure will be considered by the House Transportation and Public Safety Committee. 

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network website. For details, contact Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Legislation to allow the issuance of only a single rear license plate for specialty kit cars was introduced.

Legislation to allow the issuance of only a single rear license plate for specialty kit cars was introduced. Owners or operators choosing the single plate option would be required to pay a $150 fee. The bill defines a “specialty kit car” as a motor vehicle that is assembled by the purchaser or a third party from a set of parts that are produced and sold by a manufacturer. The measure will be considered by the House Transportation and Public Safety Committee. 

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network website. For details, contact Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Legislation to allow the issuance of only a single rear license plate for specialty kit cars was introduced.

Legislation to allow the issuance of only a single rear license plate for specialty kit cars was introduced. Owners or operators choosing the single plate option would be required to pay a $150 fee. The bill defines a “specialty kit car” as a motor vehicle that is assembled by the purchaser or a third party from a set of parts that are produced and sold by a manufacturer. The measure will be considered by the House Transportation and Public Safety Committee. 

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network website. For details, contact Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

Legislation to allow the issuance of only a single rear license plate for specialty kit cars was introduced.

Legislation to allow the issuance of only a single rear license plate for specialty kit cars was introduced. Owners or operators choosing the single plate option would be required to pay a $150 fee. The bill defines a “specialty kit car” as a motor vehicle that is assembled by the purchaser or a third party from a set of parts that are produced and sold by a manufacturer. The measure will be considered by the House Transportation and Public Safety Committee. 

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network website. For details, contact Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C, Staff

Legislation to remove the requirement that a motor vehicle must display a registration plate on the front of the motor vehicle was introduced and referred to the Joint Transportation Committee.

Legislation to remove the requirement that a motor vehicle must display a registration plate on the front of the motor vehicle was introduced and referred to the Joint Transportation Committee. The bill would protect the aesthetic contours of collector cars and relieve vehicle owners of the burden of having to create mounting holes on fabricated bumpers, etc. It will also save money, conserve resources and bring Maine in line with other states that have moved to a single plate requirement. 

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network website. For details, contact Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C, Staff

Legislation to remove the requirement that a motor vehicle must display a registration plate on the front of the motor vehicle was introduced and referred to the Joint Transportation Committee.

Legislation to remove the requirement that a motor vehicle must display a registration plate on the front of the motor vehicle was introduced and referred to the Joint Transportation Committee. The bill would protect the aesthetic contours of collector cars and relieve vehicle owners of the burden of having to create mounting holes on fabricated bumpers, etc. It will also save money, conserve resources and bring Maine in line with other states that have moved to a single plate requirement. 

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network website. For details, contact Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C, Staff

Legislation to remove the requirement that a motor vehicle must display a registration plate on the front of the motor vehicle was introduced and referred to the Joint Transportation Committee.

Legislation to remove the requirement that a motor vehicle must display a registration plate on the front of the motor vehicle was introduced and referred to the Joint Transportation Committee. The bill would protect the aesthetic contours of collector cars and relieve vehicle owners of the burden of having to create mounting holes on fabricated bumpers, etc. It will also save money, conserve resources and bring Maine in line with other states that have moved to a single plate requirement. 

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network website. For details, contact Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C, Staff

Legislation to remove the requirement that a motor vehicle must display a registration plate on the front of the motor vehicle was introduced and referred to the Joint Transportation Committee.

Legislation to remove the requirement that a motor vehicle must display a registration plate on the front of the motor vehicle was introduced and referred to the Joint Transportation Committee. The bill would protect the aesthetic contours of collector cars and relieve vehicle owners of the burden of having to create mounting holes on fabricated bumpers, etc. It will also save money, conserve resources and bring Maine in line with other states that have moved to a single plate requirement. 

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network website. For details, contact Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org.

By Katie Carson

PUI, Bucket Seat Tracks ’68–’71 Nova.	Classic Instruments, Bel Era 3 Direct Fit Package ’55–’56 Chevy.
Trim Parts Inc., Fender-Hood Molding Kit ’68–’72 Nova.	Camaro Central, Electric Rally Sport Conversion Kit ’69 Camaro.
Jae Enterprises Inc., Wheel Cap ’73–’82 Corvette.	Ingenuity Fab & Speed LLC, Chassis Bracket LS Engine Swap.
REM Automotive Inc., Molded Hood Insulation ’81–’88 Monte Carlo.	Performance Plus Connection, Heat Shield LS Starter.
Custom Autosound, Backseat Driver.

At last month’s annual Hot Products Showcase at Spring Carlisle, dozens of products were displayed in the Automotive Restoration Market Organization (ARMO) tent by multiple ARMO-member companies for restoration enthusiasts and consumers to discover. New products were entered into one of nine new product award categories, and event attendees were asked to cast their votes for their favorite products.

The following is a list of the award winners:

Reproduction Original Replacement Interior

Company: PUI
Product: Bucket Seat Tracks ’68–’71 Nova

Non-Original Interior
Company: Classic Instruments
Product: Bel Era 3 Direct Fit Package ’55–’56 Chevy

Reproduction Original Replacement Exterior/Trim
Company: Trim Parts Inc.
Product: Fender-Hood Molding Kit ’68–’72 Nova

Non-Original Exterior/Trim
Company: Camaro Central
Product: Electric Rally Sport Conversion Kit ’69 Camaro

Reproduction Original Replacement Drivetrain/Brakes/Suspension/Wheels
Company: Jae Enterprises Inc.
Product: Wheel Cap ’73–’82 Corvette

Non-Original Drivetrain/Brakes/Suspension/Wheels
Company: Ingenuity Fab & Speed LLC
Product: Chassis Bracket LS Engine Swap

Reproduction Original Replacement Engine
Company: REM Automotive Inc.
Product: Molded Hood Insulation ’81–’88 Monte Carlo

Non-Original Engine
Company: Performance Plus Connection
Product: Heat Shield LS Starter

Accessory Item
Company: Custom Autosound
Product: Backseat Driver