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What Really Matters In Recruiting – Part 4 – Success

You can have experience.You can have industry specialization.You can have the largest network in the world.But if you’re not successful, none of it matters. Part 4 in our series on What Truly Matters in Recruiting is all about Success, Getting the jobdone in a timely matter. When a company comes to a recruiter, they’re not […]

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What Truly Matters in Recruiting – Part 2 – Industry Specialization

In our second installment of What Truly Matters in Recruiting, we’re focusing on something webelieve is the cornerstone of recruiting success at Rockstar Recruiting:Industry Specialization. At Rockstar Recruiting, we’ve always believed that knowing your industry inside and out iswhat separates the best recruiters from the rest. It’s not enough to be good at hiring—you haveto

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What Really Matters In Recruiting – Part 1 – Experience is Everything

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 torecruitment. Over the next five blog posts, we’ll be diving into each of them—what we valueabove all else and what we prioritize when building our team and sourcing candidates for

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Is Recruiting the Right People the Best ROI for Your Business?

Many companies proudly state that their biggest strength is their team—that their competitive advantage comes from their people. This belief often leads to investments in ongoing training and development for existing employees, which is essential for maintaining a strong workforce. However, a critical part of this strategy is often overlooked: investing in growing your team

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Avoid These Hiring Pitfalls to Secure Top Talent

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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Streamline Your Hiring Process: HVAC/R Companies and Employers

I speak with North American HVAC client’s everyday and regardless of whether they are located in Florida, Texas, California, New York, Massachusetts, Ontario, British Columbia, Nova Scotia, Alberta, or P.E.I, the one common issue they all lament is: the skilled trades shortage of experienced HVAC Technicians. While this is not ground breaking news and generally

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Top Tip for Recruiting Skilled Tradespeople: Listen, Understand, Hire

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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Maximizing Skilled Trades Recruitment: The Power of Specialist 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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Recruitment vs. Retention: Understanding the Differences

Many people confuse the perks and features that aid in retention with those that are effective for recruitment. While both recruitment and retention are crucial, it’s essential to distinguish between them. Investing in recruitment is futile if you have retention issues, but knowing the subtle differences can help you manage both effectively. Here are some

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An Alternative to Using Indeed for Job Listings

Indeed holds a dominant position in job advertising throughout Canada and the United States, making it the preferred platform for many employers due to its extensive reach and influence. Despite advancements by competitors like ZipRecruiter, Indeed remains the undisputed leader in the job board arena. However, many companies perceive Indeed’s costs as prohibitive, leading to

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