Career Advice For Mechanics
Pay Rates Falling Short For Union Mechanics
Over the past two years, pay rates for mechanics right across the board have gone way up. This has left unionized shops in a bit
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A Guide For Buying Good Tools, Cheap
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
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The Worst Mechanic Interview Fails
As a recruiter who has been working with Mechanics for close to 15 years I have heard some pretty awesome stories over the years of
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Tips for Mechanics Who Are Planning on Relocating to Canada or the USA
At Rockstar Recruiting we specialize in helping mechanics in Canada and the USA find great jobs. The vast majority of jobs we work on require
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Video Interview Tips For Mechanics
Video conference interviewing is becoming more and more popular these days for mechanic roles. There are several reasons for this including saving time and being
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How To Become A Rockstar Mechanic
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 Higher Than Others?
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
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9 Simple Ways To Become a Better Mechanic
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
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Facts and History for Mechanics
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
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Tech Tips and Mechanic Advice
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
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Your Resume is Your Passport
True or False, a Mechanic does not need a resume to get a job? This may surprise you coming from a recruiter but it is
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A Guide for Skilled Trade Workers Looking to Immigrate to Canada or the U.S.A
We get lots of highly qualified skilled trade workers, such as HVAC Service Technicians, reaching out to us from all over the world: Africa, Australia,
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9 Things to Look For in A New Mechanic Job
9 Things to Consider When Looking for your next mechanic jobs, there is more to think about than just pay rate.
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Mechanics, What is Your Exit Strategy?
Mechanics have to have a plan for how and when to get off the shop floor. Start planning for your future career now!
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5 Steps To Getting Promoted
When considering who to promote, smart shops know that it is not necessarily the best mechanic that gets hired. They want to promote the tech
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Why Every Mechanic Should be Using a Recruiter
Top 7 Ways a Recruiter Can Help A Mechanic.
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Mechanics, Stop Sabotaging Your Job Search
Looking for a job sucks, there is no easy way to say it, no one actually wants to do it but if you are going
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Are You Getting Paid as Much as You Think You Are?
Total compensation is more than just your base wage, make sure you consider hours worked, overtime, benefits, future potential and location.
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Become A Better Mechanic By Thinking Differently
Make a slight change to your thinking to become a more valuable mechanic.
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What They Don’t Tell You in Trade School
Mechanics is a great career but not without risks, consider these points before taking on any mechanic job.