Industry Info
What to Look For When Hiring Truck and Coach Technicians in Canada
Reposted from https://rockstarrecruiting.ca Trying to hire Truck and Coach Technicians in Canada can feel like an impossible task. If you are able to find and…
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…
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…
Hiring Mechanics – Why is it so difficult?
Nearly every day we get a company calling in asking “Why is it so hard to hire mechanics?” The answer is very easy but unfortunately…
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…
7 Ways A Good Recruiter Can Help You Hire Mechanics
Hiring Mechanics is tough, there are not enough technicians out there and you never want to settle. You need a Rockstar Recruiter to find you…
Tips for Mechanics Who Are Planning on Relocating to Canada or the USA
At Rockstar Recruiting we specialize in helping mechanics in Canada and the USA find great jobs. The vast majority of jobs we work on require…
Tips To Avoid Rejected Job Offers – A Guide For Recruiting Mechanics
Anyone who does a lot of hiring will run into the occasional rejected job offer. This is never a good feeling but it happens. When…
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…
How To Become A Rockstar Mechanic
Becoming a Rockstar Mechanic is something you work toward, not something you are born with. You need the right Tools, Attitude, Training and Experience.
Why Do Some Mechanics Get Paid Higher Than Others?
Why Do Some Mechanics Get Paid More Than Others? Let me start out by saying that Money is not everything. Total compensation is way 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…
Facts and History for Mechanics
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…
Tech Tips and Mechanic Advice
Over the years of talking with Mechanics, we have been able to pick up a bunch of tips, tricks, and pieces of advice. We wanted…
You Need to Sell Your Opportunity
HR You’ve Got to do a Better Job of Selling the Opportunity! Mechanics are in high demand just about everywhere. We get calls from every…
What do you do When Your Best Mechanic is a Jerk?
What do you do when your best mechanic is a jerk? Sometimes your most talented mechanic is not a nice person, they can be moody,…
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…
9 Things to Look For in A New Mechanic Job
9 Things to Consider When Looking for your next mechanic jobs, there is more to think about than just pay rate.
Mechanics, What is Your Exit Strategy?
Mechanics have to have a plan for how and when to get off the shop floor. Start planning for your future career now!
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…
Great is the Enemy of Good – Hiring Mechanics
Many of us have a tendency to obsess over perfection, we go over every little detail and want to make sure everything is just so.…
Why Every Mechanic Should be Using a Recruiter
Top 7 Ways a Recruiter Can Help A Mechanic.
Mechanics, Stop Sabotaging Your Job Search
Looking for a job sucks, there is no easy way to say it, no one actually wants to do it but if you are going…
Are Your Online Reviews Killing Your Recruiting Efforts?
Online reviews are part of the job search process, make them part of your recruiting effort!
Repair Your Shop Before You Replace Your Technicians
Before you hire any more mechanics, make sure your shop is a place where people want to work. If it isn’t, you will never stop…
Are You Getting Paid as Much as You Think You Are?
Total compensation is more than just your base wage, make sure you consider hours worked, overtime, benefits, future potential and location.
Become A Better Mechanic By Thinking Differently
Make a slight change to your thinking to become a more valuable mechanic.
Which Mechanic Should You Promote?
What to consider when deciding which mechanic to promote.
What They Don’t Tell You in Trade School
Mechanics is a great career but not without risks, consider these points before taking on any mechanic job.
Get Off The Fence and Hire That Mechanic … or Don’t
On the fence about if you should hire a mechanic? Try using these strategies to see if they will be a fit for your shop
Top 5 Reasons To Become A Mechanic
Wondering what career path to choose? If you like tinkering, taking things apart and fixing them then a career in Mechanics could be a great…
There Is a Shortage Of Qualified Mechanics, Why? A Look At The Numbers
If you ask most Maintenance Managers or Service Managers what their biggest challenge is, most will tell you it is finding good mechanics to Hire.…
5 Ways To Increase Employee Retention In Your Mechanic Shop
Good Mechanics are hard to find, ok that is a bit of an understatement. Hiring good mechanics is near impossible in some markets. Trust me,…
Journeyman Advice – Tips For Apprentice Mechanics
Ready To Start a Career As A Mechanic? Take This Advice From Journeyman MechanicsWe Asked 100’s of Experienced Mechanics throughout Canada and the United States…
How To Write Job Ads That Mechanics Actually Apply To
Recruiting Mechanics starts with writing a good job ad, right now there are over 75,000 Mechanic jobs posted on Indeed and I can guarantee there…
Recruiting Is Like An IceBerg
Almost every day I talk to someone who says something like “it is impossible to find good mechanics to hire.” When I hear this I…
Resume Writing Tips For Mechanics
Resume writing is a skill and necessary to get the best jobs. Even mechanics need resume skills, below we will walk you through best practices…
Why Are Good Mechanics So Damn Hard To Find?
Hiring Mechanics is not an easy task, Finding Good Mechanics to Hire can sometimes feel like looking for Unicorns. The best ones are rarely available…
How To Ace Your Next Interview (A Guide For Mechanics)
If you have an interview coming up for your dream Mechanic Job, read the below guide to give yourself the best chance for success. These…
How to Hire A Mechanic (7 Easy Steps)
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?…
27 Interview Questions To Ask A Mechanic
If you are Hiring a Mechanic a good interview can make sure you select the right one. Recruiting Mechanics is hard enough, once you have…
5 Questions To Ask When Interviewed For a Mechanic Job
If you are interviewing for a mechanic jobs you should be prepared with questions to ask your interviewer, here are 5 good ones you can…
How To Hire A Mechanic – Finding Techs
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…
3 Questions to Ask Before Signing a Recruiters Service Agreement
How do you know if the Recruiter/Head Hunter is any good? Ask these 3 questions to narrow down if your headhunter/staffing specialist is worth working…
Mechanic Pay Rates in the USA – Are You Getting Paid What You Deserve?
Pay rates for Mechanics vary by location. Make sure you are getting paid enough and for employers make sure your mechanic pay rates are in…
How To Relocate For Work – A Mechanics Guide
How To Relocate For Work – A Mechanics Guide At some point in your career, you may find yourself needing to relocate for work. This…