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 […]
What is RPO and is it right for our company? Recruitment Process Outsourcing Read More »
2022 was one of our busiest years ever at Rockstar Recruiting and leading the way was Diesel Technician recruiting. We were still very busy hiring Heavy Equipment Mechanics, HVAC Technicians, and Millwrights but Diesel Truck Mechanic jobs, in particular, were what we were called about most often. I had a good look over the year
Top 3 Diesel Technician Recruiting Trends From 2022 Read More »
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
Is Your Recruiting Process Preventing You From Hiring The Best Candidates? Read More »
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
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
How Soon Should I Start Recruiting For Technicians? Read More »
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 a Rockstar Mechanic. There are a lot of misconceptions out there about what a recruiter actually does and how they can help. A Good Recruiter does way more than post
7 Ways A Good Recruiter Can Help You Hire Mechanics Read More »
Rockstar Recruiting has a knack for making recruiting look effortless. Our clients give us a call and tell us what they need (skill set, qualifications, wage range, certifications needed etc.) and usually within one to two weeks we have sent them a damn near perfect candidate all wrapped up in a pretty application. That is
Recruiting Rockstars Ain’t Easy Read More »
Rockstars are always best seen in person. At Rockstar Recruiting we always recommend when possible to have interviews conducted in person and on-site but sometimes this is just not an option. There are many reasons why an in-person interview might not work including: If the Candidate is Relocating for the job If the job is
5 Tips For Conducting a Rockstar Phone Interview Read More »
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
Great is the Enemy of Good – Hiring Mechanics Read More »
Top 7 Ways a Recruiter Can Help A Mechanic.
Why Every Mechanic Should be Using a Recruiter Read More »
Online reviews are part of the job search process, make them part of your recruiting effort!
Are Your Online Reviews Killing Your Recruiting Efforts? Read More »
A 7 Step Process for Hiring and Retaining Millwrights
How To Hire Millwrights Read More »
25 Interview Questions To Ask an a Millwright in an interview. Questions geared to assess their technical aptitude, attitude and safety practices.
25 Interview Questions To Ask A Millwright Read More »
Recruiting Mechanics starts with writing a good job ad, right now there are over 75,000 Mechanic jobs posted on Indeed and I can guarantee there are not enough mechanics to go around. Your ad needs to stand out, follow the below tips for your best chances to Hire Mechanics.
How To Write Job Ads That Mechanics Actually Apply To Read More »
Almost every day I talk to someone who says something like “it is impossible to find good mechanics to hire.” When I hear this I always ask, “what are you currently doing to recruit mechanics?” The answer is usually something along the lines of: “ We threw an ad on Indeed and hoped for the
Recruiting Is Like An IceBerg Read More »