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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.

Get Off The Fence and Hire That Mechanic … or Don’t

On the fence about if you should hire a mechanic? Try using these strategies to see if they will be a fit for your shop

Top 5 Reasons To Become A Mechanic

Wondering what career path to choose? If you like tinkering, taking things apart and fixing them then a career in Mechanics could be a great fit. You will get paid well and have fun doing it. Below are the top 5 reasons why a Career as a Mechanic could be a good fit for you.

There Is a Shortage Of Qualified Mechanics, Why? A Look At The Numbers

If you ask most Maintenance Managers or Service Managers what their biggest challenge is, most will tell you it is finding good mechanics to Hire. There is a huge shortage of good technicians in the trade, and it seems to be only getting worse.

5 Ways To Increase Employee Retention In Your Mechanic Shop

Good Mechanics are hard to find, ok that is a bit of an understatement. Hiring good mechanics is near impossible in some markets. Trust me, I have been recruiting mechanics for over 10 years and the battle for talent has only gotten worse. There are more mechanic jobs than ever and less qualified mechanics to fill the spots.

Journeyman Advice – Tips For Apprentice Mechanics

Ready To Start a Career As A Mechanic? Take This Advice From Journeyman MechanicsWe Asked 100’s of Experienced Mechanics throughout Canada and the United States what they wish they knew or what advice they wish they had been given when they started in the trade. Here are the top 20 pieces of advice.

How To Write Job Ads That Mechanics Actually Apply To

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.

Recruiting Is Like An IceBerg

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

Resume Writing Tips For Mechanics

Resume writing is a skill and necessary to get the best jobs. Even mechanics need resume skills, below we will walk you through best practices and give some examples of great resumes that can be used for Auto Mechanic, Diesel Mechanic or Heavy Equipment Mechanic jobs.

Why Are Good Mechanics So Damn Hard To Find?

Hiring Mechanics is not an easy task, Finding Good Mechanics to Hire can sometimes feel like looking for Unicorns. The best ones are rarely available and the ones that are available are not often the best. Below we will tackle why this is the case and what can be done about it.

How To Ace Your Next Interview (A Guide For Mechanics)

If you have an interview coming up for your dream Mechanic Job, read the below guide to give yourself the best chance for success. These are tips from an experienced Mechanic Recruiter who has seen first hand what employers are looking for when they are hiring mechanics.

How to Hire A Mechanic (7 Easy Steps)

Hiring a Mechanic can seem like a daunting task, do you use a Head Hunter or Employment Agency? What job boards do you post on? What to ask during an interview? How much should you offer? Below is an easy to follow 7 step guide for recruiting mechanics.

27 Interview Questions To Ask A Mechanic

If you are Hiring a Mechanic a good interview can make sure you select the right one. Recruiting Mechanics is hard enough, once you have them in for an interview you have to make sure to ask the right questions, this will not only give you a better idea of how good the Mechanic is but will also show the mechanic that you are prepared, know what you are doing and are a good company to work with.

5 Questions To Ask When Interviewed For a Mechanic Job

If you are interviewing for a mechanic jobs you should be prepared with questions to ask your interviewer, here are 5 good ones you can ask.

How To Hire A Mechanic – Finding Techs

Hiring Mechanics is no walk in the park, especially now. Even as Mechanic Recruiters we find it hard, there are more jobs available than qualified mechanics and most techs know this. They can choose where they go and for the most part they know what they are worth. Here are 5 sources to find mechanics.