Rockstar Recruiting BLOG
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
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
Why Your People Are Leaving and How To Prevent It
High turnover can be a major factor holding your company back from growing. The higher your turnover rate the more time and money you need
WHAT TO LOOK FOR WHEN HIRING HVAC TECHS
Finding experienced and qualified HVAC techs in Canada and the USA can be very difficult and hard to find, especially with such a shortage in
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
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