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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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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 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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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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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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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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Feeling indecisive about bringing on an apprentice into your industry? In today’s dynamic world, we are experiencing a massive shortage of skilled workers in the Trades Industry. Many organizations are hesitant to sponsor an apprentice as the process is time consuming and requires resources that may not be available. However, apprentices are vital to the
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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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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 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
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 of a disadvantage. In the past, shops that were unionized could be counted on as higher paying roles than other shops. There was usually a stigma involved with working for
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What do you do when your best mechanic is a jerk? Sometimes your most talented mechanic is not a nice person, they can be moody, rude, arrogant and downright mean. So what do you do about it? Mechanics are in short supply and if you have a diagnostic expert on your hand can you really
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Many of us have a tendency to obsess over perfection, we go over every little detail and want to make sure everything is just so. Often this can get in the way and we forget that is Good is Good Enough. I get shops calling in every day with a long list of demands that
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