Do You Use a Recruiter?

Do you work with a recruiter? If yes, are you satisfied with their services? Check out our flowchart to find out how to make the most of a recruiter and maximize the benefits they can offer.

If you’re using a recruiter and not seeing the results you want, first determine if they’re a generalist or a specialist. If they’re a generalist, you might want to hire a recruiter who focuses specifically on your industry. If they’re a specialist but you’re still unsatisfied, it may be time to find a different recruiter or reassess your job offer.

If you haven’t used a recruiter, consider why. If your previous experience was poor, reflect on whether the recruiter was a generalist or a specialist. If your HR team is already excelling in recruitment, you might not need additional help. However, if HR isn’t meeting your expectations, think about partnering with a recruiter. If cost is a concern, evaluate the return on investment or explore flexible pricing options, which we offer. Lastly, consider whether you can afford to leave the position unfilled.

At Rockstar Recruiting, we specialize in finding top talent for mechanics, HVAC technicians, plumbers, fire protection specialists, and millwrights. We’re here to help—contact us at 1-833-937-3546 or email [email protected].

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Dave Morley General Manager
Education: University of Toronto, Humber College
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Dave Morley is an experienced recruiter and recruitment firm leader with nearly 20 years of experience specializing in skilled trades recruitment. Since beginning his recruiting career in 2007, Dave has worked with hundreds of employers across Canada and the United States, helping organizations attract and hire skilled trades professionals in competitive labour markets.

Throughout his career, Dave has remained actively involved in hands-on recruitment while developing extensive experience in hiring strategy, candidate attraction, compensation, workforce planning, and recruiting hard-to-find skilled trades talent.

Today, Dave leads Rockstar Recruiting Group, where he works closely with the recruitment team while also advising new and existing clients on recruiting strategies, hiring challenges, and best practices. His experience comes from thousands of real-world conversations with employers and candidates and nearly two decades spent helping companies build stronger teams and skilled trades professionals advance their careers.

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