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: Network In this third part of our What Truly Matters in Recruiting series, we’re talking about something that often gets overlooked but makes all the difference:👉 Your Network. When it comes to recruiting, who you know is just as important as what you know. You can be the best recruiter
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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 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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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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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 of choice to attract and retain top talent. Each employee, whether it’s your Technician, Installer, Fitter, Sheet Metal, or Dispatcher, make a up a team and this team represents
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Good mechanics that have a passion for the trade take their reputation very seriously. They refuse to sign off on unsafe work, don’t take shortcuts and make sure the job is done right the first time. They also demand the same of their employer and refuse to work for a shop with a bad reputation.
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Hiring Mechanics is no walk in the park, especially now. Even as Mechanic Recruiters we find it hard, there are more jobs available than qualified mechanics and most techs know this. They can choose where they go and for the most part they know what they are worth. Recruiting Mechanics is a bit of an
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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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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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The Mechanic Trade has changed a lot over the years. Every once and a while we at Rockstar Mechanics like to look back at where it all started and some of the stops the trade has taken along the way. Below you will find some trivia, facts and history that are all related to Mechanics
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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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One of the biggest barriers for people who want to pursue a career as a mechanic is tools. Technicians need a large set of tools and they are not cheap. Many techs who have been in the trade for several years will have a tool collection worth over $50,000 or more. The costs really start
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Hiring a Mechanic can seem like a daunting task, do you use a Head Hunter or Employment Agency? What job boards do you post on? What to ask during an interview? How much should you offer? Below is an easy to follow 7 step guide for recruiting mechanics. The Steps 1. Define The Role It
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Why Are Mechanics So Hard To Find? If you ask most Maintenance Managers or Service Managers what their biggest challenge is, most will tell you it is finding good mechanics to Hire. There is a huge shortage of good technicians in the trade, and it seems to be only getting worse. There are a variety
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Anyone who follows me knows that I love the Mechanic Trade. There are a ton of reasons for this including the job stability, high demand, above average pay rates but more than all of the logical and financial reasons, being a mechanic is just such a cool job. You are not stuck in an office,
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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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Have you ever wondered what a recruiter actually does? Many people think recruiting is just posting a job ad and screening the applicants who respond. However, for us, candidates from job boards make up only about 15% of our placements. The other 85% come from going far beyond job boards. We utilize our internal database,
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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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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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