What Truly Matters in Recruiting: Experience is Everything
At Rockstar Recruiting, we believe there are a few key things that truly matter when it comes to
recruitment. Over the next five blog posts, we’ll be diving into each of them—what we value
above all else and what we prioritize when building our team and sourcing candidates for yours.
And we’re kicking things off with the foundation of it all: Experience.
Why Experience Matters in Recruiting
Let’s be honest—recruitment is serious business. Whether you’re a candidate trusting someone
with your career or an employer trusting someone with your team, experience should be the
first thing you look for.
Your people are your greatest asset. Growing your team the right way takes a partner who
knows what they’re doing. At Rockstar, our people are our greatest asset, too—and that’s why
we’ve built a team of highly experienced recruiters who live and breathe the skilled trades
industries they recruit for.
Every recruiter at Rockstar Recruiting has a minimum of five years of experience in their
respective trades. Many have far more.
Take Dave, for example—he’s been recruiting mechanics for over 15 years. Alan has over a
decade of experience placing mechanics. Jackie has 15+ years, split between 10 years
recruiting mechanics and another 5 recruiting HVAC technicians. And the list goes on.
Even though Rockstar Recruiting officially launched in 2018, our collective recruitment
experience spans over 50 years — and counting.
Not Just Time Served… Growth That Matters
Now, there’s an old saying we love:
“There’s a big difference between five years of experience, and one year of experience
repeated five times.”
Unfortunately, a lot of recruiters fall into that second category. Doing the same thing year after
year without growing doesn’t lead to results. Experience without learning doesn’t count.
At Rockstar Recruiting, we’re continually evolving. We embrace new strategies and
technologies — like AI sourcing tools — while staying true to the proven methods that have
brought us success for years:
- Building relationships
- Talent hunting
- Being true matchmakers for our clients and candidates
The Results Speak for Themselves
Recruitment experience cannot be overstated. Anyone can post a job ad and hope for the best.
But true, consistent success in recruitment? That comes from years of hands-on experience.
That’s why:
✅ 90% of our placements stay beyond the warranty period
✅ We have a 100% success rate replacing any placement that doesn’t make it through
✅ Most of our business comes from repeat customers and referrals
✅ We maintain a 5-star Google rating
It’s not just about getting someone to show up on day one. It’s about finding the right
person—the Rockstar—who will help you grow your business and elevate your team.
We Focus on Quality, Not Quantity
We’ll never be the highest-volume recruiter. That’s not who we are. Our clients aren’t looking for
warm bodies to fill seats; they’re looking for game-changers — the people who level up the
shop, push productivity, and strengthen culture.
That’s why we focus our time and energy on finding top-tier candidates for mechanics, HVAC
professionals, millwrights, and other skilled trades.
Experience Is the Cornerstone of Rockstar Recruiting
Experience isn’t just a box we check—it’s a core value. It’s the reason so many skilled trades
employers turn to us when they need to build their teams with confidence. And it’s why our
candidates trust us when they’re ready to take the next step in their careers.
Stay tuned for Part 2 in our series: What Truly Matters in Recruiting— Industry
Specialization
