Rockstar Recruiting BLOG

Could Your Online Reviews Impact Your Recruitment Success?
Good mechanics that have a passion for the trade take their reputation very seriously. They refuse to sign off on unsafe work, don’t take shortcuts

Guide to Recruiting Mechanics: Discovering Technical Talent
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

Avoid These Hiring Pitfalls to Secure Top Talent
Recruiting is a dynamic process, but sometimes, even the most promising candidates seem to fall off the radar. In the competitive landscape of talent acquisition,

Streamline Your Hiring Process: HVAC/R Companies and Employers
I speak with North American HVAC client’s everyday and regardless of whether they are located in Florida, Texas, California, New York, Massachusetts, Ontario, British Columbia,

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

Top Tip for Recruiting Skilled Tradespeople: Listen, Understand, Hire
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.

Tips for Purchasing High-Quality Tools on a Budget
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

7 Steps to Hiring a Mechanic: Your Ultimate Recruiting Guide
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?

The Mechanics Shortage: Understanding the Numbers and Challenges
Why Are Mechanics So Hard To Find? If you ask most Maintenance Managers or Service Managers what their biggest challenge is, most will tell you

The Untold Reality of Becoming a Mechanic
Anyone who follows me knows that I love the Mechanic Trade. There are a ton of reasons for this including the job stability, high demand,

Maximizing Skilled Trades Recruitment: The Power of Specialist 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

The Rockstar Recruiting Process
Have you ever wondered what a recruiter actually does? Many people think recruiting is just posting a job ad and screening the applicants who respond.

Recruitment vs. Retention: Understanding the Differences
Many people confuse the perks and features that aid in retention with those that are effective for recruitment. While both recruitment and retention are crucial,

An Alternative to Using Indeed for Job Listings
Indeed holds a dominant position in job advertising throughout Canada and the United States, making it the preferred platform for many employers due to its

Why Candidates Are Not Showing Up for Job Interviews
In the ever-evolving job market, hiring managers and recruiters face a growing challenge: candidates not showing up for scheduled job interviews. This trend can be

Mastering Skilled Trades Recruitment: Why Indeed Reigns Supreme
When it comes to advertising job openings for skilled trades positions such as plumbers, millwrights, mechanics, HVAC professionals, and fire protection specialists in Canada and

The Importance of Industry Specialization When Selecting a Recruiter
When it comes to hiring the right talent for your company, selecting the right recruiter can make all the difference. One key factor that can

Why Industry Specialization Matters for Recruiters
In the ever-evolving landscape of recruitment, the significance of industry specialization cannot be overstated. When it comes to hiring top talent, partnering with a recruiter