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Navigating the Hiring Maze: Identifying Common Pitfalls Where Candidates Fall Off

Recruiting is a dynamic process, but sometimes, even the most promising candidates seem to fall off the radar. In the competitive landscape of talent acquisition, understanding where candidates might stumble in the hiring process is crucial for recruiters and hiring managers alike. In this blog post, we’ll explore common pitfalls where candidates often drop out …

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The Ripple Effect: How One Bad Hire Can Impact Your Company’s Ability to Recruit Top Talent

Recruiting top talent is a critical aspect of building a successful and thriving company. However, many organizations underestimate the significant impact that one bad hire can have on their entire recruitment process. Beyond the immediate consequences of a poor fit within the team, a bad hire can tarnish your company’s reputation, disrupt the work environment, …

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Recruiting Trends From 2023

Recruiting is an ever-evolving field, and staying ahead of the curve is essential to attract, hire, and retain top talent. In 2023, the recruiting landscape is witnessing a transformation fueled by technology, changing candidate preferences, and the need for organizations to adapt. In this blog post, we’ll explore the top recruiting trends of 2023 that …

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Navigating the Skilled Trades Talent Search: The Power of Specialist Recruiting Firms

When it comes to recruiting for skilled trades positions such as mechanics, HVAC technicians, plumbers, sprinkler fitters, and millwrights, finding the right talent can be a complex challenge. In the world of recruitment, the choice between a specialist recruiting firm and a generalist can make a world of difference. In this blog post, we’ll explore …

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10+ Factors to Consider When Choosing the Right Recruitment Agency

Recruitment agencies play a crucial role in helping organizations find the right talent and job seekers land their dream roles. However, not all recruitment agencies are created equal, and finding the right partner is essential for a successful hiring process. In this blog post, we’ll explore the factors to consider when choosing a recruitment agency. …

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Hire Fast Or Lose Out

The duration it takes to bring new talent on board has witnessed a notable increase in the past five years. According to the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), “Time-to-hire has been on the rise, now approximately 40 percent longer than it was prior to the pandemic.” This upward trend underscores the strategic advantage that …

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Post & Pray Is Not A Recruiting Strategy!

Many companies rely on a rather passive recruiting strategy that involves posting a job ad on major job boards like Indeed or ZipRecruiter and waiting for applications to roll in. Unfortunately, this “post and pray” approach is not the most effective way to attract top talent. At best, it may lead to hiring candidates who are simply looking for a way out of their current situation.

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Is Your Online Application Process Costing You Candidates?

It is certainly possible to lose potential candidates due to a complicated online application process. If the application process is too lengthy or confusing, it can discourage candidates from completing the application or lead them to become frustrated with the process. When designing an online application process, it is important to keep in mind the …

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What is RPO and is it right for our company? Recruitment Process Outsourcing

Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) is quickly becoming the preferred recruiting strategy for many large companies. Traditionally using a recruiting firm usually falls into 1 of 2 categories Each of these has its merits but there has always been a bit of a gap between the two. A quick look at the pros and cons of …

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Top 3 Diesel Technician Recruiting Trends From 2022

2022 was one of our busiest years ever at Rockstar Recruiting and leading the way was Diesel Technician recruiting. We were still very busy hiring Heavy Equipment Mechanics, HVAC Technicians, and Millwrights but Diesel Truck Mechanic jobs, in particular, were what we were called about most often. I had a good look over the year …

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DECIDING ON A CAREER? 4 Reasons Why HVAC Could be a Great Option

There is no doubt the HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) industry is growing in demand. When the Covid-19 pandemic hit, the HVAC industry became a critical service to countries around the world, opening many new career opportunities for those in the skilled trades. Now, in 2022, the demand for skilled tradespersons in the HVAC …

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Is Your Recruiting Process Preventing You From Hiring The Best Candidates?

Skilled Trades People (Mechanics, Millwrights, HVAC Techs, etc.) are in high demand and for a variety of reasons, there are more jobs than there are candidates. For example, when it comes to Automotive/Diesel Technicians there are more people retiring from the trade than getting into it and demand has increased, there is a nice infographic …

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The Single Best Tip For Recruiting Skilled Trades People (Mechanics, HVAC, Millwrights Etc.)

The most successful recruiters are better listeners than talkers. They have a knack for getting a candidate to open up and most importantly they listen. When you have a Mechanic, HVAC Technician, Millwright, or any other candidate speaking to you about a job, listening to what they say makes a huge difference in being able …

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