Rockstar Recruiting Blog

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 a critical service to countries around...

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Is Your Recruiting Process Hindering Top Candidate Hiring?

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...

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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. When you have a Mechanic, HVAC Technician,...

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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 it was snowing last week that may seem unbelievable, but it’s true. The...

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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. This is especially true for the HVAC industry...

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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 of a disadvantage. In the past, shops that were unionized could be...

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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 I need them to start yesterday!” Obviously they are exaggerating but it...

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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 to spend on recruiting which takes you away from your core...

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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 you want to make sure they last. It is easy to overlook things...

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Top 8 Qualities to Seek When Recruiting Diesel Technicians in the USA

Hiring Diesel Technicians is incredibly difficult, especially for those of us that do not have a background as a Mechanic. Human Resources Reps and Recruiters can often get intimated when hiring for...

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