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Phone Interview Tips and Tricks to Get you Closer to Your Next Job
Although in-person interviews are much more prevalent in the skilled trades, there are different situations where a company or even a candidate, requests a phone

The Real Reason Companies Use Recruiters
What is the real reason that companies use Recruiting Firms to fill their open positions? The obvious answer is to hire staff but that is

Hiring Mechanics – Why is it so difficult?
Nearly every day we get a company calling in asking “Why is it so hard to hire mechanics?” The answer is very easy but unfortunately

The Worst Mechanic Interview Fails
As a recruiter who has been working with Mechanics for close to 15 years I have heard some pretty awesome stories over the years of

7 Ways A Good Recruiter Can Help You Hire Mechanics
Hiring Mechanics is tough, there are not enough technicians out there and you never want to settle. You need a Rockstar Recruiter to find you

When Should You Start Recruiting HVAC Technicians and Installers?
We get calls every day from commercial and residential HVAC companies in a panic, they need to hire HVAC/R technicians and installers urgently. When we

Tips for Mechanics Who Are Planning on Relocating to Canada or the USA
At Rockstar Recruiting we specialize in helping mechanics in Canada and the USA find great jobs. The vast majority of jobs we work on require

Tips To Avoid Rejected Job Offers – A Guide For Recruiting Mechanics
Anyone who does a lot of hiring will run into the occasional rejected job offer. This is never a good feeling but it happens. When

Video Interview Tips For Mechanics
Video conference interviewing is becoming more and more popular these days for mechanic roles. There are several reasons for this including saving time and being

14 Skype Interview Tips to Land the Job
Congratulations! Your resume caught the eye of a recruiter or hiring manager and you passed the initial phone pre-screen. They are now ready to set

HVAC Employer Tip of the Week
Building a reputable HVAC company known for your experience, products, and service is important; however, equally, if not more important, is being known as an

Employer Interviewing Tips During COVID-19
The corona virus (COVID-19) pandemic is a global concern resulting in a number of changes to our day to day lives; with things evolving every