Congratulations! Your resume caught the eye of a recruiter or hiring manager and you passed the initial phone pre-screen. They are now ready to set up a Skype interview (or use other similar live video platform applications) with you. In addition to practicing and preparing for common interview questions managers ask HVAC/R Technicians, have a […]
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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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The corona virus (COVID-19) pandemic is a global concern resulting in a number of changes to our day to day lives; with things evolving every day as new developments come to light. Employers, from the skilled trades, “blue collar” industries, to corporate Wall Street organizations have had to adapt and implement new work policies (i.e.
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Becoming a Rockstar Mechanic is something you work toward, not something you are born with. You need the right Tools, Attitude, Training and Experience.
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Why Do Some Mechanics Get Paid More Than Others? Let me start out by saying that Money is not everything. Total compensation is way more important which also includes benefits, vacation time etc. but base pay is the easiest thing to measure and I get technicians asking all the time how can I earn more?
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Becoming a True Rockstar Mechanic takes years of experience, training and hard work. There is no shortcut to experience but there are several things that you can start doing today that will make you a better mechanic and will lead you down the path to becoming a Rockstar Mechanic. These can be done regardless of
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Recruiting is hard, it has often been said that Recruiting is a sales job where your product can say no. We don’t actually view our candidates as products but recruiting is one of those unique opportunities where sometimes you can do everything right and still not get the results you are looking for. Recruiting is
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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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Over the years of talking with Mechanics, we have been able to pick up a bunch of tips, tricks, and pieces of advice. We wanted to share them with you, we will update this post as we pick up more tips so check back often. Please comment with the best tips you have picked up
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Employers: Don’t get caught in this pandemic twiddling your thumbs, sitting idly back, and praying for the best. Nowadays, you can’t turn on the news or speak with family, friends, or colleagues without hearing or speaking about the latest COVID-19 update. From lock downs, social distancing, long lineups at the grocery store, shortage of disinfectant
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We Have An HR Department, Why Do We Need A Recruiter? I get this question a lot and quite frankly, maybe you don’t. Have a read of our “Signs You Need A Recruiter” article to determine if you actually need some outside help. If you determine you do need some assistance there is a lot
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When you are working with a permanent placement agency or recruiting company you have 2 basic choices when it comes to fee structure. There is Contingency and Retained. At Rockstar Recruiting we favour Contingency but understand that there are merits to both and a time and place for each. If you hop on any recruiting
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When onboarding a new client a common question I get is “are you exclusive?” Some recruiters get offended by this question but in my opinion it is a perfectly normal question. We are not in any sort of romantic relationship, this is a business relationship and the answer should always be “no, we do not
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When selecting the recruiting company to trust with your hiring needs, the first thing you must decide is do you need a Generalist or Niche Recruiter. Both have their pros and cons and their purposes, we will break it all down for you below. Definitions Generalist – A generalist recruiting company is one that is
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Why is My Recruiter Sending Me Candidates I Already Have? If you are shopping around for a new recruiting company to partner with, you are probably going to get a sales rep on the phone that goes on and on about how big their database is. They will try to convince you that there is
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I wish that every company needed to utilize a 3rd party recruiter for all of their searches but that just isn’t the case. Recruiters are a bit of a luxury service to be used when needed. Often times your internal HR Team or In House Recruiter can get the job done without having to enlist
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The problem with naming your Staffing Agency, Rockstar Recruiting, is the reality that you do not always need a Rockstar. It doesn’t matter if you call it a Purple Squirrel, Wizard, Unicorn, Superstar or Rockstar we all have a term for that 1 in a Million hard to fill role that is going to take
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When you have a hard to fill position or an important role that you need filled quickly a recruiter can be your best solution. We always recommend using a niche recruiting firm, (for Rockstar Millwrights, HVAC Techs or Mechanics, Rockstar Recruiting is your best bet – totally non biased opinion.) If you have decided to
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With the corona virus (COVID-19) pandemic taking over everyone’s lives and the global economy, it’s no surprise small and large corporations, regardless of the industry they serve, are facing a variety of unique challenges never faced before. Companies and services deemed essential, such as grocery stores, pharmaceutical, medical, HVAC, Mechanics, and Millwrights are mandated to
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HR You’ve Got to do a Better Job of Selling the Opportunity! Mechanics are in high demand just about everywhere. We get calls from every State and Province throughout Canada and the USA from companies that are in a pinch, they need mechanics now but can’t find them. The truth is, there are more jobs
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