Top 10 Interview Tips to Land that HVACR Job!

[@jaydoggsullivan1258]

my 23 yr. old son just graduated fron UEI , HVAC school and has his 1st interview tomorrow. thanks for the 411 !!!

[@Elruido702]

I just graduated from UEI they’ve been pretty helpful helping me find a job a lot of ppl give them hate

[@lamondracing9832]

Handshakes are a funny topic now. I was in an interview last week and the interviewer said "I'd shake your hand but yanno with everything going on and all"🤣

[@acservicetechchannel]

Yeah it is certainly odd now for sure, thanks!

[@dutchiethaboss]

Same! Things change boy I tell ya 🤦🏾‍♂️ I remember when calling for an update on submitted apps was okay. Now they speak to you like you're a solicitor, if they even speak to you at all. Most times they'll say. Don't call me we'll call you 🤦🏾‍♂️🤷🏾‍♂️

[@chrischapoteau3263]

@@acservicetechchannel this was great info but what question might i be asked ?

[@BillyN31]

No 1 thing in Hvac = you never rise to your expectations of how good you think you are in the field. Sometimes you get lucky. But you fall to the level of your training every time.

[@travispoe4401]

Great information for a new hvac technician! New technicians need channels like ours to be more informed and know what to expect going into the hvac field. thanks for the great info!

[@acservicetechchannel]

Glad to help, thanks Travis!

[@tinysand3517]

I agreed on Tip #4. One of the reason I won't answer because sometimes the person who goes to your application see the numbers are so high they won't call you.

[@acservicetechchannel]

Ha ha yeah that is an interesting question for them to ask for sure, thanks!

[@johndoe-wt4ui]

Who did thumbs down? This guy is the best stop hating.

[@acservicetechchannel]

Ha ha, thanks John, always some!

[@johndoe-wt4ui]

AC Service Tech LLC I got your back coach!

[@jd3413]

@Ac Service Tech LLC Thanks, watch your channel, take your advice, and land the job 😀 especially the part about pay, say exactly what u said landed the job .

[@acservicetechchannel]

Thats so awesome JD!!!

[@tylercoleman6504]

Hey Craig I hope you get this message. I want to reach out to you and give you a big thank you for the tip on not writing down your previous wages. I just got $2 more than my last job thanks to your tip. I've been following you a while and really like what you been doing with Brian Orr as well. Thank you for everything you do.

[@omarvanegas8481]

This was most helpful. The ending was poetic. Thank you kindly for this Craig.

[@acservicetechchannel]

Ha Ha thanks Omar!

[@andysullivan7226]

I put open in the pay/salary. Great tips. My first company I worked for paid great, then I left and worked for a few different companys and all under paid by alot, but at the time I wanted to learn different ways and thought the grass would be greener lol boy was I wrong. So I went back to my first company that taught me HVAC. Most companies around here dont care about your looks which is sad because you are a extension of them. And not to mention the smokers that is a buzzkill homeowners hate it, they smell walking through their home.

[@acservicetechchannel]

Yeah absolutely, nice to hear a bit about your story!

[@andysullivan7226]

A trace ok, but the ones I see smoking it's not a trace. Not hating on smokers and there are many who can smoke and keep it clean. I was talking about the techs not the homeowners homes, plus if the smoker smelled bad they probably wouldn't smell it. And a employer does not want someone coming into a interview smelling like they just walked out of the Marlboro factory. I do Plumbing and Hvac so I smell everything and dont care it's my job. At the end of the day you are the face of the company and want their continued business and word of mouth business also.

[@daz0emaneee929]

I start classes soon and I surely thank you

[@Uptown212HVAC]

I was interviewing to enter hvac at 44 yrs old in nyc as a residential concierge. I had great presentation and commnication. But showing up in a white button down and slacks most people didnt give me the tie of day and thought I had no idea what I was applying for. Couldnt beleive I could do it 😅.... their loss

[@nestorespinosa4970]

Did you land a job yet ?

[@JaimeMartinez-hd2dk]

I am very grateful and thankful for all your videos,I am a new tech, I bought your books, I would like if you can write a book about furnaces or heat pump units. Thank you again.

[@JeremyCrescendo]

I finish HVAC school tomorrow. Hopefully I land I job. Was tired of flipping burgers.

[@maxten5266]

Any luck finding a job

[@JeremyCrescendo]

@@maxten5266 yes got hired doing apartment maintenance in August. Making triple I was make at McDonald's. Bought a new whip last month. Good consistent hours,they dont mind paying overtime, less damage on the body, managers and supervisors not on d1ck,.Once i get 3 or 2 years experience here I'm leaving going strictly HVAC. Apartments are a good way to get your feet wet tho . Learning new sht every day. Plumbing HVAC Carpentry Painting Electricity.

[@stayblessed4898]

That’s what’s up!! At least you are honest

[@UNDERTAKERULEZ102]

​​@@JeremyCrescendo that's low-key my hope! I would love to do maintenance for an apartment complex. The one in currently living in has AC but it's not advertised so they don't fix it if it breaks. Pieces of 💩!!

[@yiwan4744]

Hi,can you make a video to show some standard answers that you have been asked frequently I think it will be really helpfull to most HAVCers. thanks

[@wepostdankmemes6838]

My interview is tomorrow morning but the interviewer asked me my hobbies ahead of time. I said digital art. He said “ok.”

[@lucasbaxter5850]

Scored an interview and already talked with a trainer, very new to this field and any trade in general beaides literally carpentry in high school so hoping this goes well for me

[@joedixon8804]

I’m an installer transitioning into service, i understand they are two different worlds

[@glory2yah51]

I did the same thing. Yes,it is. I'm about to take my Master's now. Hopefully all goes well for you. It's a rewarding trade.

[@acservicetechchannel]

Yeah but to be a great service tech, you want to have a good install background so I am glad to hear, thanks!

[@skyfly6609]

I'm an installer also trying to transition into a refrigeration tech. Phone interview tomorrow with a big company. I really want to learn troubleshooting and going from install to refrigeration for supermarkets is a huge step.

[@kevinfrawley6098]

Thank you for all your videos, I've been out school with my epa since July.. These are really good tips

[@acservicetechchannel]

Thanks a lot Kevin. Just hit it hard and don't give in or up, thanks!

[@jpp9876]

Once I was one hour late for an interview, I realized when I got there and someone else was waiting I remembered the time wrong. It was for 9 am I got there at 10. So I said I was there for my ten o'clock interview and the hr person interviewing me apologised for the error and I said I may have made the mistake and I got the job.

[@mitchellarmyguy2515]

Gotta have good bullshit skills too it's an underrated skill....

[@adren9502]

@@mitchellarmyguy2515 😂😂😂 so true

[@fredwardscissorhandz]

I learned in the army that illusion can take you a long way. Sometimes you gotta bs a little bit haha

[@Jiggywithfacts]

Great tips Craig. Love the ending by the way.

[@acservicetechchannel]

Thank you very much!!!

[@FlyEaglesFly19111]

My biggest tip to these younger kids..go to your local union. You will get free schooling (have a BSN when done), land a job at a company, get great benefits ( mine are paid 100% and nothing out of my pocket for them) and in the end have a fantastic pension not a 401k that may not be there at the end.

[@tylerfabish5578]

unions are great, but what if my 5 year plan includes moving to a different state? Wouldn't i lose my union pension/job and have to start over fresh in a new state?

[@acservicetechchannel]

Yeah every union is different depending on the area and the businesses involved. It has been interesting to hear everyones' take on the unions but the consensus seems to be to apply to the companies within the union instead of only trying to joint he union and having them tell you who is hiring.Even if you apply to the union and get accepted, immediately start knocking on doors of companies within the union to get hired. Don't wait on anybody, thanks!

[@bunnyman6321]

What's a BSN?

[@JaffeJoFur]

Great tips. However, what resume tip(s) would you suggest if your work experience has absolutely nothing to do with HVACR? For example, this is a career change and your previous experience is in bus driving?

[@nevinkuser9892]

Best is to show some kind of mechanical knowledge or interest in it.

[@Greenfox86]

You really are the GOAT❤🎉

[@hermanngwepe9964]

thank you very much, it's very helpful

[@lmfsleepy]

Very useful information 👍🏾

[@Jack-bs7cy]

One thing i discovered is that during an interview i did after work. I was hot dirty beat up and i explained to them it was an after work interview. I explained this before i came in on the phone. They liked the interview that i gave. But the owner had a policy the person they interviewed had to be clean, clean shaven, dressed ready for work with polished work boots and if they were not they didn't get hired.

[@Jack-bs7cy]

One bad thing about the industry all owners want seasoned pros don't want to train for shit. And the stupid sales person thinks that every job is a 2 day install even though they never installed a system in there life. Some company's what is manual J ????

[@earthling94]

Great info! But if some one doesn’t shake hand I may reconsider.. I might be a walkin

[@acservicetechchannel]

Ha ha yeah its just a culture thing. It seems odd to those who always shake as a sign of respect but they don't mean disrespect. It kind of is a funny or odd topic but it happens, thanks!

[@seanmathews1826]

1. Don't work for companies that only pay on commission and require you to sell. 2. Don't work for companies that wants you to wear a lot of different hats. Meaning if you are applying for a service technician position don't work at a company that wants you to do service one day and installs the next and sales the day after that. A good company sticks to your job description where the service techs do the service calls and the installers do the installs and the sales reps do the selling. 3. Don't work for companies that offer 24 hour service. Not unless you want to work yourself to death. This is a big sign of a greedy boss who is willing to break your back just to get more money for himself.

[@jimbola77]

thank's partner! your'e the Best! thank's for the advice.

[@acservicetechchannel]

Glad to help!

[@xenopac]

I have one question im going for a tech position idk if i should wear a tie some people say yes some say no im in the midwest ive wore a malco hat and they usually hire me but i tried doing my hair and they dont hire me im going to work for a hvac management company

[@hennygirmawi3898]

Thank you

[@acservicetechchannel]

Welcome!

[@lababy3c3]

It will be nice if there were videos where us female techs could get some tips as well 😩

[@daleborg9070]

The tips would apply the same for male or female. The work is the same whether you are male or female.

[@bunnyman6321]

​@@daleborg9070 Exactly.

[@MaMa-qh4dy]

Fantastic 10 tips. My tip #11 - Speak clearly and use proper grammar like Craig does!

[@acservicetechchannel]

Absolutely! Thanks Ma Ma!

[@JosephVespa-ve6zi]

Tuxedo t-shirt 👕

[@acservicetechchannel]

That wouldnt help, ha ha!

[@ejohnfall]

Very good info bro

[@acservicetechchannel]

Thanks a lot ejohnfall!

[@mikaelg5840]

Great info 👍 7/17/21

[@acservicetechchannel]

Glad it was helpful!

[@rafihussain]

Wonderful

[@acservicetechchannel]

Thanks Rafaqat!

[@Gameboy_Steve]

Awesome video

[@acservicetechchannel]

Thanks a lot Steven!

[@sage2163]

How long is too long to be an Hvac apprentice? I am located in Texas.

[@حسين-ج9ط7ي]

شكرا لك على المعلومات

[@acservicetechchannel]

أنا سعيد لتقديم المعلومات. آمل أن يساعد حقا! I am glad to provide the information. I hope it really helps!

[@justbeingreal5839]

Most of your videos are residential . Do you work commercial systems?

[@acservicetechchannel]

Mainly residential and light commercial around here, thanks!

[@urielrodriguez7308]

Like the end

[@acservicetechchannel]

Ha ha, thanks!!

[@gr8gmblr]

Kiss ass in the beginning of your career to learn and to gain experience, kick ass after a few years.. 11:24

[@bygallhood]

needed this lol

[@acservicetechchannel]

Glad it helped!

[@TheOneshot78]

2023 interview questions. Are you alive , you are hired.

[@acservicetechchannel]

ha ha

[@UNDERTAKERULEZ102]

Only on the outside

[@Uptown212HVAC]

Make sure your hug is solid at the end!

[@Froggability]

Thumbs up, I think if you know what you're doing you're hired in an instant cos that's so rare. Personally id be asking THEM plenty of questions, are they well organized, up with the play on safety and refrig requirements. Will you work alongside skilled trademen?. Sniff out are they slave drivers or slack on safety. What kind of work are they involved in. Give an indication you've been well paid in the past.

[@acservicetechchannel]

Good tips Nathan! Thanks!

[@Stevenowski]

Tips I can give: #1 Show up EARLY for the interview. If you're not early, you're late. If you're on time, you're late. If you're going to be late, don't bother. #2 Look professional, in regard with the position you are applying for. If you're applying for a service tech position at my company and you show up on a suit, I will NOT hire you. A clean polo shirt and jeans is sufficient. If you're looking to be a salesman, I'd expect you to dress nice. I'm not looking for butt kissers as an employer, but people that will bust their butt to make the company money. #3 Be rested and alert. Your #10 tip is dead on.

[@acservicetechchannel]

Thanks a lot for adding your input. I am sure it will help younger techs, thanks!

[@jericosha2842]

I like this guy. I want an employer with that attitude lol

[@twotimes87]

I had a contractor tell me "this is the construction field dress construction he said this isn't an office job no need to suit up

[@acservicetechchannel]

each owner is different and you need to make sure you are covered no matter what their perspective is. dont go crazy over dressing but dont underdress because of what you found with this one owner. Its always best to be clean and decently dressed, thanks!

[@twotimes87]

@@acservicetechchannel yea thats how i felt when he told me my 1st hvac job i wore a shirt slacks and tie

[@carlislefranck3531]

Dude. These are just general tips for any interview. Change the title

[@jherboivan3764]

No hand shake cuz covid

[@JosephVespa-ve6zi]

Don't show up drunk

[@acservicetechchannel]

That would help!

[@eric01406]

I don't even drink, so they don't have to worry about that, lol.

[@loubuckets1586]

😭

[@Black-nm5qz]

Just one question. If i decide to write how much i want to make. Whta it would be a good salary to start with it.

[@CoryCDS]

Or you can come work with me where the requirements are have no past experience whatsoever so once i get them trained they realize hvac install is hard and then quit then start all over again

[@KORANHORACIO]

Sounds like a bad teacher

[@earthling94]

SAFE HOUSE not necessarily, there’s plenty of reasons.

[@JasonM35]

Training was the issue when I got started. The people that I was working with didn't want to teach me how to make custom ductwork for residential. It was job protectionism. I eventually went into service with that company, but bad training is the #1 reason a new technician quits. 3 guys came and went. I now work for the government doing HVAC. As for new technicians,I would say never give up. A bad job will eventually lead to a better one.

[@al.e123iis7]

I would never do ac installs as a primary job unless its 40 and up an hour.

[@Stevenowski]

@@al.e123iis7 Only $40? I was making $125 an hour over 30 years ago doing installs.

[@kullguy3526]

How abt the interviewer insist that you write down your previous basic salary?

[@acservicetechchannel]

That is a rough one. I would not put that down. However they might not like that you did not fill that out. My approach is to pay me for what you think I am worth after seeing what I can accomplish. Of course you still need to land on that starting number. Sometimes when someone asks that, they may be looking at going the cheap route as far as pay scale. I think a smarter owner will realize and be ok with you not filling that out if you describe why you didn't appropriately enough, thanks!

[@kullguy3526]

@@acservicetechchannel u wlcm bro

[@armadatint]

You are guaranteed to be overworked and under paid ! The owner doesn’t give a crap about you ! Lol

[@acservicetechchannel]

It really depends on which company you work for for sure! We have all seen the bad ones but many have also had the chance to work at great ones, thanks!

[@troymason4799]

Then start your own operation bud if you feel the owner doesnt care

[@1commonsense934]

We all had jobs that were overworked and underpaid..but you work hard and be respectful and then you move on,I went from $13.00/hr to $70k job in one week,just depends who you are working for..

[@nestorespinosa4970]

@@1commonsense934 how long have you been on the field ? I just completed my first year as a helper (installer) I feel that I’m ready to move on to another company just feel doubt because there is so much yet to learn.

[@westosha4093]

Tbh, I’m very nervous. I have nothing to lose and everything to gain by training I guess. But I’ve never taken a mechanical/ technical class, I’ve never had to extensively use tools to build or fix something. My father purposely kept me from learning these things growing up because he never wanted me to get into the trades. But I am very good at picking something up and learning 110% about it. So what kind of chance do you think I’d have going for an interview? I have one in a week, very nervous.

[@anthonybernier9952]

You will be fine. I also had no skills with tools or any construction experience at all when I went for a interview and I got the job. I became a Lead installer after a year and a half of working under someone (roughly) but it took a lot of hard work and learning The Lord Jesus Christ my savior gave me the strength and the backbone to keep pushing thru. Then I installed for another 2 and a 1/2 years so 4 years total in install. I learned as I went and studied on my free time and watched Craig’s videos and others to learn more service side of things and a few months ago I got a service technician position I trained with another tech for a few weeks and have been out on my own since I’ve learned so much in the field by getting my hands on stuff and finding problems and fixing them. I think install is great place to start to learn first for a while it will make you a better service tech. I almost gave up on install and got a service position but now I’m glad I didn’t do that I experience and knowledge from install has helped me become a better service tech. What state are you going to be working in ?

[@westosha4093]

@@anthonybernier9952 I’m happy to report back that I got the job! I start in 2 weeks and am trying to suck up all the information I can before hand. I’m also working in Wisconsin

[@anthonybernier9952]

@@westosha4093 nice ! I hear tomorrow if I get the job at a better company that offers more of what I need to live off of.

[@jd3413]

@Anthony Bernier thanks guys for the motivation, I have an interview tomorrow it's my first interview since in uk am nervous 😓 but have knowledge in installing ac units. Just that I am not hands-on with refrigeration

[@bunnyman6321]

​@@jd3413 Did you get the job?

[@MuttonChops24]

Most of these tips are general interview tips, not necessarily hvac related. :(

[@jericosha2842]

most entry level hvac positions are helpers. You don't need to know much for that.

[@cpaul980]

rip handshakes

[@JosephVespa-ve6zi]

Remove the bone in my nose 👃

[@classesarjunsharma8267]

Halp me

[@acservicetechchannel]

Whats the question? thanks!