Research Guides: Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration: Career Information

Job Preparation

HVACR technicians are required to be dependable, independent, and sometimes enterprising. Check out O*NET Online (opens in new window) to see more of the qualities of HVACR technicians.

Databases for Interview and Career Preparation

Ferguson's Career Guidance Center (opens in new window) This link opens in a new window
Career database that enables users to explore industries and careers, plan their education, and research best practices for résumés, cover letters, interviewing, networking, and salaries/benefits. Includes articles, career advice blogs, and streaming video.

Job Outlook

Employment of heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers is expected to grow 34 percent from 2010 to 2020-- much faster than the average for all occupations. There is a rising demand for trained HVACR technicians.

For more information on the job outlook, median pay, and work environment of HVACR technicians, take a look at the Occupational Outlook Handbook (opens in new window).

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