ICT Support Technician advice wanted

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Here is a job spec I received for a job I am going to apply for, I really really want this job as its decent pay and isnt too far for me to travel

Can anyone give me any advice at all, what to expect at the interview, what kinda things they like to hear - absolutely any advice from people who are ideally in a similar role or even recruit people into these roles.
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Required as soon as possible a qualified or suitably experienced ICT technician to work alongside the ICT systems manager in a team of four. You will be required to provide hardware support with the installation, maintenance and repair of computers and other ICT related hardware. You will also need experience of “Windows” operating systems. Experience of networking, cabling and Windows Server 2003 would be an advantage. Training can be provided. You will also need to have initiative, to be well organised and to be able to work unsupervised.

The College has over 300 computers running Windows XP on a network with Windows Server 2003 on the servers. We have a range of other ICT equipment including multimedia projectors and interactive whiteboards.
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Thanks in advance

 

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Hi,

Send the employer your CV with a covering letter saying how you can support their IT department with the skills you have gained.
Tell them you have been getting experience working for friends and family and training to get A+ certified on the way.

Best of Luck

 

playaz, I work in ICT support for a large Construction Consultancy company. I hope I don't burst the bubble but it's a hard job to get into as there will be loads of applicants but don't let that put you off. What you need to do is demonstrate to them your experiences, knowledge, adaptability, willingness to learn and further yourself with IT qualifications and skills. Make sure you note what you have done and emphasis abilities especially things like server builds, active directory, PC support/maintenance. Make sure you know your way around a PC inside out and any networking you have done even if it's just a home network. These are the things an employer wants in a technician. If your lacking commercial experience then put a lot of emphasis on how much your willing to learn, develop and that you have a passion for IT.



If you need anymore advice then feel free to ask away...

 

Thanks guys thats is really useful

I was wondering if you could help me out with this question on the application form, obviously I know I cannot lie as this will be highlighted at the interview but what would you guys write for this question:
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SUPPORTING INFORMATION:
Using the job description and employee specification as a guide give examples of your abilities and experience gained in paid, voluntary work or leisure activities, which will enable you to carry out the main activities of this job.
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I'd like to see some as examples of what others would write for this, as I don't think when I do it myself its very 'unprofessional sounding' if that makes any sense.

Thanks again guys - your help is certainly appreciated!