"Listen to understand instead of trying to fix the problem immediately."

This week on Wrench Turners Podcast,

the 6th episode of the Recruiter Series.

Family Man, Recruiter, Entrepreneur, and Podcaster

Automax Recruiting And Training

Joe Lockerd

In this episode, I chat with Joe Lockerd, a veteran in automotive recruitment, about his journey and the industry's evolution over 20 years, highlighting the shift to digital advertising and proactive recruiting. Joe offers valuable advice for technicians on the importance of communication, knowing their value, and conducting their own interviews for the best job fit.

Let’s get into it.

You can find Joe's very own show

The Recruiter Podcast

Here: https://open.spotify.com/show/0myYrWst3g4DCE5G83bl1f?si=fb012679ba734db9

And the Business Website

https://automaxrecruitingandtraining.com/

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

02:06 Joe's Journey into Automotive Recruitment

06:10 Early Challenges in Recruitment

08:31 Learning Patience and Humility

15:02 The Importance of Effective Communication

16:27 Major Transitions in Automotive Recruitment

21:04 Increased Time and Effort in Modern Recruitment

27:12 Due Diligence in Job Search

32:29 Advice for Technicians: Know Your Value

37:04 Questions Technicians Should Ask Recruiters