A note about the economy -
With the sagging economy comes concern about the stability of the HVAC/R industry. Is it still a lucrative business? How stable is it? Is it better than any other trade?
While we can’t necessarily comment to the industry as a whole, we can give some insight on our experience with it. It would be irresponsible for us to suggest that this industry has not experienced some effects of this economic slowdown. This coupled with a relatively mild summer in Phoenix has impacted contractors.
What does this mean for the RSI graduate? The reality is that our graduates continue to find work upon graduation at a respectable rate. It may take them longer to find employment than it did a few months ago, but they are finding jobs nonetheless. That’s an important thing to understand about this industry. While the trade is not immune to economic changes, there is a certain permanence to it.
Think about it. How long do you think people will go without a/c in the summer or more important now, heat in the winter? Even when the money is short and bills are long, these things have become a necessity to our way of life. Our buildings today are built the way they are because of sophisticated climate control systems.
Let’s take it a bit farther. Where have you gone lately that there has been no refrigeration unit of any kind? Unless you spend your days camping in the mountains, probably nowhere. Even then the camping supply store had it when you bought your extra matches because you forgot them. Refrigeration is not just a nice thing to have it has become a way of life. Medical facilities must have it. Restaurants and grocery stores must have it and keep it at certain temperatures to meet safety and health standards.
All of these systems must be serviced. There are no workarounds or options. If systems are not maintained equipment failure and public safety are at risk. Economic situations certainly have an effect on our lives, but isn’t it good to know that there is a career out there that can help you and your family weather the storm?
GREAT NEWS!
There’s work out there. As they said it may take a little longer to find right now, but there’s always work out there.
My firm, Quovis, Inc., has recently been retained by a company that produces humidifiers and microprocessor controllers for HVAC/R applications. We’re seeking a Regional Sales Manager for the southeast US to oversee the sales of controllers for their air-conditioning business unit.
Any advice on how best to go about finding top sales talent in this niche industry?
I can be contacted at briancallahan@quovisinc.com, or, for more information on the position, please visit: www.quovisinc.com/careerOpportunities.asp
Thank you,
Brian Callahan
Managing Partner
Quovis, Inc.
briancallahan@quovisinc.com
Thank you Brian for contacting us. I have forwarded your request to our Career Development Director, Rick Rusch. He will contact you as soon as possible. We have many graduates with diverse backgrounds and we are always interested in finding the right fit between them and employers.
RSI Admin
Thank you RSI for this good news. I plan to enroll in your school this June and knowing that the industry is lucrative and stable is very comforting.
I am very excited to get started.