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Mechanics, What is Your Exit Strategy?
Most of us who get into the mechanic trade do it out of passion. We were the kids who were tearing apart the toaster and putting it back together just to see how it worked. We grew up with a wrench...
Read More »5 Steps To Getting Promoted
When considering who to promote, smart shops know that it is not necessarily the best mechanic that gets hired. They want to promote the tech that is going to be the best at managing a team. That...
Read More »9 Things to Look For in A New Mechanic Job
Some people very foolishly think that all mechanic jobs are the same, they couldn’t be more wrong. The obvious stuff is what you are working on and where the job is but beyond that you need to...
Read More »Your Resume is Your Passport
True or False, a Mechanic does not need a resume to get a job? This may surprise you coming from a recruiter but it is true, Mechanics do not NEED a resume to get a job. There are lots of mechanics...
Read More »9 Simple Ways To Become a Better Mechanic
Becoming a True Rockstar Mechanic takes years of experience, training and hard work. There is no shortcut to experience but there are several things that you can start doing today that will make you...
Read More »Why Do Some Mechanics Get Paid Higher Than Others?
Why Do Some Mechanics Get Paid More Than Others?
Read More »Video Interview Tips For Mechanics
Video conference interviewing is becoming more and more popular these days for mechanic roles. There are several reasons for this including saving time and being able to have multiple people in on...
Read More »A Guide For Buying Good Tools, Cheap
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 and they are not cheap. Many techs who have been in the trade for...
Read More »The Worst Mechanic Interview Fails
As a recruiter who has been working with Mechanics for close to 15 years, I have heard some pretty awesome stories over the years of interview fails. We are not talking about your standard everyday...
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