finding work

[dvschillin]

I am just wandering what kind of job I should to expect to get comming out of school. I have put in probably 200 resumes even though every single company hiring says they need at least 5 years experience. Those resumes have gone out to everything from apt maintenance (which I really don't want to do) to commercial refrigeration (which I would love to do)

I mean really, what should I be looking for with only schooling under my belt. no one is calling.

[tinner73]

unfortunately..don't expect much in this economy.

[crackertech]

Have you tryed companys that do supermarket work? Market techs are always in demand.Lot's of them will train on the job.

[freezon]

http://hvac-talk.com/vbb/showthread....ight=techswife

long thread on same subject...

[whec720]

Did you try your local union hall?

[dvschillin]

Have you tryed companys that do supermarket work? Market techs are always in demand.Lot's of them will train on the job.

My wife works for a major spermarket chain and the have all of their refrigeration work done by union companies.

Is that what you mean? If so I am probably going to try the union which I really don't want to do. But it seems like all of the commercial stuff around here is union.

[dvschillin]

unfortunately..don't expect much in this economy.

I would think economy also but there are plenty of job postings, and as I have heard the good techs with all of the experience should be comfortable where they are.

another thing is these companies ar offering way less than what a "experienced" tech would take. So there shouldn't be that much competition.

[crackertech]

No we are not union. But unions in the south are few and far between.

[dvschillin]

No we are not union. But unions in the south are few and far between.

So if I was a supermarket how would I find your company? Do you specialize in supermarkets or general commercial refrigeration? I ask so that I can look for that specifically around here.

[crackertech]

So if I was a supermarket how would I find your company? Do you specialize in supermarkets or general commercial refrigeration? I ask so that I can look for that specifically around here.

We do supermarkets only and we have a contract with a large co.

[Joe Cool]

I am just wandering what kind of job I should to expect to get comming out of school. I have put in probably 200 resumes even though every single company hiring says they need at least 5 years experience. Those resumes have gone out to everything from apt maintenance (which I really don't want to do) to commercial refrigeration (which I would love to do)

I mean really, what should I be looking for with only schooling under my belt. no one is calling.

I can tell you from my experience that getting a job is not the easiest thing with only schooling. It took me 2 years from the time that I finished school before I was able to get a job in this field. And wouldn't you know it, it was apartment maintenance.

[allstar08]

Don't get down!

Have you had your resume scrutinized?

Why would be going to the union be a bad thing?

[dvschillin]

Don't get down!



Why would be going to the union be a bad thing?

I am accustomed to working for myself and eventually will go on and start my own refrigeration company.

I am far from down. I know everything will work out. I was just looking for some advice from people who have been there.

thanks to everyone who has replied just feeling welcome helps.