Computer Technician
- 1. Computer Support Specialist Jim Thao Hour 3 Intro to Electronics
- 2. What is a Computer Support Specialist? It’s a person who repairs and maintains computers and their servers. They will usually build (fix) or configure hardware, or install software packages and updates.
- 3. Requirements to Become A Computer Support Specialist A college degree is Required In some cases if working with Network administration or other advanced technical issues, a Bachelors degree in Computer Science will be required Any type of computer- related associate degree A technical background
- 4. Typical Workday • They answer phone calls from people/business that have technical computer problems. • If it is a help desk technician, they will answer peoples calls, and guide the person to fix the computer problem. • May go to area with problem, and fix the technical computer problem themselves. • Work with hardware and software. • They will give people computer answers, tips, and advice. • They work about 40 hours a week. They usually have off on weekends. But in other situations, they will work overtime or on weekends if their employer wants extended computer support. • They usually will work day to day (except weekends unless told to) administrative support.
- 5. Working Conditions Work in well-lit offices and labs. Work with other support specialist around office, may answer one question alone but may work with a team if necessary. Work for long periods of time Can be susceptible to eyestrain from monitors, back discomfort, and hand and risk problems.
- 6. Pay (Salary Yearly Basis) Depends on the Years of experience with Computer Support 1-4 years experience salary (Year) – $30,000 to $45,000 5-9 years experience salary (Year) - $38,000 to $53,000 10-19 years experience salary (Year) - $40,000 to $60,000 20 years + experience salary (Year) - $50,000 to $77,000
- 7. Employment Increasing Employment Rate Prediction was that from 2006- 2016, there would be an 18% increase of employment. ◦ Employment in 2006 – 552,000 people ◦ Expected Employment in 2016 – 624,000 people The future holds many more people that will be employed for this job, as computers and technology are rapidly growing.
- 8. How it has Changed Changed by a lot of employment because of Industries around the world depending a lot on computers and the rapid growth of technology. Working conditions require more people in a specified work place because of so much demand in solving computer problems, with the majority of businesses depending on computers.
- 9. Why I Chose This Career I’ve always liked building things, taking things apart and fixing stuff. I will replace parts from my computer at home, and would fix it up. I would add new stuff to make it work much better. I am usually called to fix one of my relatives computers and it seems like a career where I can help people easily.
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