Volume 17, Issue 18 — September 30, 2021

rAVe Europe — Volume 17, Issue 18

September 30, 2021 | Volume: 17 | Issue: 18

Did you miss it? “When Your Digital Signage Is Out of This World”

Hello, European friends!

I hope you’ve all had a great week; happy end of September! I know this month has gone by rather quickly — it’s almost InfoComm time.

I want to quickly point out a few of the columns included this time. First, Alexis La Broi writes about creating opportunities for the new wave of the workforce to enter AV. What are some ways young people can learn about the AV industry? How can we promote new internships and programs to make it easier?

Next, Lee Distad writes about people. AV is about audiovisual technology, but it’s also an industry made by and for people. During COVID-19, more and more companies are starting to realize this.

Also, don’t forget! rAVe has opened nominations for the 10th Annual Readers’ Choice Awards. Don’t forget to nominate all your favorite products and companies. This is completely free, and we encourage your input!

— Steph Beckett

COLUMNS

+ Create Opportunities for Young People to Enter the AV Industry [Alexis La Broi]

All that said, paid internships are vitally important for young people to help them find the paths that they’d like to pursue in life. How can we in the audiovisual industry create opportunities for young people to find their way to us?

+ It’s All About Your People [Lee Distad]

No matter what your business is, what segment you’re in or what technology you work with, it boils down to who’s on your team. My dealer’s management is happy with the recent new hires they’ve made, some of whom come from outside the channel and some from within.

+ How to Get the Job You Want — Selling Your Value: Part 2 [Michael Katz]

By the time I was ready to move on to new job opportunities, I made sure to apply to places in which I had contacts. I spent some time at a video managed services company and then moved on to two different jobs in the AV integration industry. By applying to places where I had contacts (aka champions), I was able to learn each company’s interview process. This was incredibly valuable. A piece of advice: Always leverage your contacts to join a company; it saves a lot of time and lowers stress.