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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…

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…

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…

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…

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 conference interviewing is becoming more and more popular these days for mechanic roles. There are several reasons for this including saving time and being…

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 More Than Others? Let me start out by saying that Money is not everything. Total compensation is way more…

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…

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…

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…

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? Sometimes your most talented mechanic is not a nice person, they can be moody,…

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 Consider When Looking for your next mechanic jobs, there is more to think about than just pay rate.

Mechanics have to have a plan for how and when to get off the shop floor. Start planning for your future career now!

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…

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.…

Top 7 Ways a Recruiter Can Help A Mechanic.

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…

Online reviews are part of the job search process, make them part of your recruiting effort!

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…

Total compensation is more than just your base wage, make sure you consider hours worked, overtime, benefits, future potential and location.

Make a slight change to your thinking to become a more valuable mechanic.

What to consider when deciding which mechanic to promote.

Mechanics is a great career but not without risks, consider these points before taking on any mechanic job.

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

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…

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.…

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,…

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…

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…

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 is a skill and necessary to get the best jobs. Even mechanics need resume skills, below we will walk you through best practices…

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…

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…

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?…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 At some point in your career, you may find yourself needing to relocate for work. This…