Rockstar Recruiting BLOG
Recruiting Trends From 2023
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
A Brief History Of Recruiting
Recruiting firms, also known as placement agencies or headhunters, have become a fundamental part of the modern job market. Their history is a testament to
Navigating the Skilled Trades Talent Search: The Power of Specialist Recruiting Firms
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
10 Key Factors to Consider When Choosing the Right Recruitment Agency
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
Hire Fast Or Lose Out
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
Post & Pray Is Not A Recruiting Strategy!
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.
Is Your Online Application Process Costing You Candidates?
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
Why You Should Be Hiring As Many Apprentices As You Can
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
How To Start A Career as an HVAC Technician/Installer
The below is an overview of paths to becoming an HVAC Technician specifically in Ontario. Most of what is written is similar across Canada and
What is RPO and is it right for our company? Recruitment Process Outsourcing
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
Top 3 Diesel Technician Recruiting Trends From 2022
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
DECIDING ON A CAREER? 4 Reasons Why HVAC Could be a Great Option
There is no doubt the HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) industry is growing in demand. When the Covid-19 pandemic hit, the HVAC industry became
Is Your Recruiting Process Preventing You From Hiring The Best Candidates?
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
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.
Is Your HVAC Business Ready For A/C Season?
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
Guest Post – The Ultimate Guide to Protecting Your Car in the Winter
This is a Guest Post Written by Elijah Dawson It’s important to take some time to prepare your car for winter. Failure to do so
Top 5 Reasons HVAC Techs Are Rejecting Your Job Offers
Hiring skilled tradespeople has always been difficult. There are not nearly enough people in the trades and the good ones are rarely looking for work.
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