Believe it or not, summer is right around the corner. I know in some parts of the world, especially where I am in Canada, where it was snowing last week that may seem unbelievable, but it’s true. The start of summer also means the start of air conditioning season, is your team prepared for what […]
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Timing can be crucial when it comes to hiring. Far too often we get calls from companies saying “I need to hire 3 mechanics and I need them to start yesterday!” Obviously they are exaggerating but it can be a real problem. Hiring, especially done right, takes time. Depending on your location and what you
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Finding experienced and qualified HVAC techs in Canada and the USA can be very difficult and hard to find, especially with such a shortage in the skilled trades. This challenge can also be magnified by geographic location, shift, wages and overall compensation package, and specific certification requirements. Despite all this, you’re not going to want
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Although in-person interviews are much more prevalent in the skilled trades, there are different situations where a company or even a candidate, requests a phone interview as a first step in the hiring process. If you’re an HVAC professional, read below for some phone interview tips and tricks to help get you closer to your
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We get calls every day from commercial and residential HVAC companies in a panic, they need to hire HVAC/R technicians and installers urgently. When we ask when they need them to start, they will often say Yesterday! If you are waiting until you are desperate to start recruiting HVAC technicians and installers, this is obviously
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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 HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) industry is important to us all – residential, commercial, and industrial applications. Thanks to the creative inventions and discoveries of men and women through the centuries, we can live and work in comfort. Here are some HVAC fun facts about this essential skilled trade – and don’t forget
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Getting started in the skilled trades can be challenging; but, if HVAC Apprentices stick with it, not only will you be making bank, your experience and skill set as an Service Technician, Installer, or Gas Fitter will be sought after by employers everywhere…or you can choose to become your own boss! Before you get ahead
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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, India, England, and Jamaica wanting to know what they need to do to immigrate to Canada or the U.S.A and work in their trade. While we are no experts and
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Maybe it’s the start of a New Year and promised resolutions (New Year, New Me mantra) or it’s spring with the promise of fresh new beginnings that has HVAC/R Service Technicians, Installers, and Fitters thinking about a new work environment. In reality, it’s more likely you are: wanting to do better for yourself and/or family
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From the outside, HVAC jobs can all look the same, especially when you are looking at cookie-cutter job descriptions. An HVAC Technician is basically the same duties regardless of where you are working and you already know what the job entails. Going beyond the required duties there are 10 main things that you need to
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A good recruiter does so much more than place job ads and send invoices. A good recruiter will form a partnership with you and come up with an in-depth recruiting strategy tailored to your needs. Recruiters are particularly helpful with: Confidential Searches Relocations (Finding good candidates from across the country for your opportunity) Passive Candidates
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Getting to the finish line with a tech and having them turn down an offer can be super frustrating. You went through the process, decided they would be a good fit and they rejected you. It is really easy to brush it off and say some sort of cliché like “it wasn’t meant to be”
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Contrary to popular belief, promotions don’t always go to the best technicians or even to the hardest working technician. Being a supervisor or manager requires a bit of a different skill set than being a good tech. No doubt, you have to be a good tech but usually, the one who gets promoted is the
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Hiring HVAC Techs is Hard. Use these 7 Tips to increase employee retention so that you do not have to hire as often
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A long hiring process can cause you to miss out on Rockstar Candidates. The best techs do not stay available for long, once they have decided it is time to make a move they are usually in with a new company soon. If you get the opportunity to hire a good tech you need to
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Tips for preparing for a career as a Trades person
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Full List of Questions to ask an HVAC Technician in an Interview
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Prepare for your next interview, plan ahead questions to ask to make sure it is the right job for you.
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3 Quick Tips For How To Nail Your Interview. Interview tips tailored for HVAC Techs.
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