Finding Technicians Part 2 – Chris Lawson [RR 816]

Chris Lawson is back for Part 2 of our discussion about finding technicians in our industry. This episode focuses on the advanced strategies for finding technicians on Indeed and Facebook. Do you require a resume on Indeed? Find out why you shouldn't! Chris Lawson, <a href="https://www.technicianfind.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">TechnicianFind.Com</a>. Chris' previous episodes <a href="https://remarkableresults.biz/?s=%22chris+lawson%22" target="_blank" rel="noopener">HERE</a> Show Notes <ul> <li>Finding Technicians Part 1 Episode <a href="https://remarkableresults.biz/remarkable-results-radio-podcast/e803/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">HERE</a></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400">If you’re looking to hire an experienced technician with a job, throwing more money at job boards is a losing strategy. You need to go where techs hang out online, and that’s social media.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Building a connection- ask questions, find out what they are trying to accomplish in their career</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">2 weeks notice- it’s a dangerous time, follow up with value (shorten the time period, putting in a touch point with communication, remind them why they said yes to the offer). Consider creating a 2 week orientation to keep them engaged. </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Always be recruiting- ask for referrals.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Respond to comments and questions on ads</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Spend time on good headlines and good ads</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Why you shouldn’t require a resume on Indeed- do technicians have an updated resume to apply? Get them on the phone!</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Hiring Insights on Indeed- free tool, th