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How to Determine the Right Pay Rate When Recruiting for a New Role
Setting the right pay rate for a role isn’t just about picking a number that “feels right.” It’s a balancing act between attracting top talent,
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Mechanics
The Evolution of Mechanics: Trivia, Facts, and History
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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The Single Best Tip For Recruiting Skilled Trades People (Mechanics, HVAC, Millwrights Etc.)
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.
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
HVAC
How Soon Should I Start Recruiting For Technicians?
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
Mechanics
Essential Tips for Hiring Truck & Coach Technicians in Canada
Trying to hire Truck and Coach Technicians in Canada can feel like an impossible task. If you are able to find and hire a technician
Mechanics
Recruiting Diesel Technicians in the USA – Top 8 Things to Look For
Reposted from https://rockstarrecruiting.ca Hiring Diesel Technicians is incredibly difficult, especially for those of us that do not have a background as a Mechanic. Human Resources
Career Advice For Mechanics
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
Mechanics
Hiring Mechanics – Why is it so difficult?
Nearly every day we get a company calling in asking “Why is it so hard to hire mechanics?” The answer is very easy but unfortunately
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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
Mechanics
7 Ways A Good Recruiter Can Help You Hire Mechanics
Hiring Mechanics is tough, there are not enough technicians out there and you never want to settle. You need a Rockstar Recruiter to find you
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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
Mechanics
Tips To Avoid Rejected Job Offers – A Guide For Recruiting Mechanics
Anyone who does a lot of hiring will run into the occasional rejected job offer. This is never a good feeling but it happens. When
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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
Career Advice
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
Career Advice
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
Career Advice
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
Career Advice
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,