Hello all :) Got some questions

Discussion in 'New Members Introduction' started by Eggbert, Apr 11, 2008.

  1. Eggbert

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    Hey hey Eggbert here.

    I have had a browse around and this seems like a very informative site with friendly, helpful users.

    Anyway, here's my situation...

    I am 29 and have been working as a technician for about 12 years on close to minimum wage (started with a traineeship when I was 17). I have basically just been working in various computer retail stores as a computer technician.

    My roles include the odd computer sale, and a hell of a lot of computer repair/building and phone support. I have learned mostly through experience. I don't have a single paper qualification, but I certainly know my way around the workshop. I don't have a lot of experience with server machines or things like Exchange server or call logging, pbs systems etc..

    My question is, if I were to become A+ certified, would that coupled with my experience as a retail computer technician be enough to land me a decent level 1 help desk job? Or would the experience they require be more along the lines of a call center?

    Thanks a lot.
     
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  2. sunn

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    Welcome to the forums... :sunny

    I’d say, with your experience of 12-years, if you were to get the A+ followed by the N+ you would be in a good situation to get into a level-1 helpdesk role. The pervious experience is the key, the certs are just the paper to get your resume from being overlooked. :rolleyes:
     
  3. kevicho

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    Yeah, get your A+ sorted and you should be fine.

    Why not start applying now anyways, just make sure your CV highlights as much tech support as you can truthfully muster and get that CV off to agencies and online job sites (such as reed)
     
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  4. kevicho

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    BTW if i were hiring id go with the proper tech than any call centre chicken (anyone else see those daft adverts?)
     
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  5. GiddyG

    GiddyG Terabyte Poster Gold Member

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    Hi and welcome! 8)

    Good advice given already...
     
  6. BosonMichael
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    Sure! In addition, I'd think that your time as a Level-1 tech would be short, as your experience might lend itself to quick resolution of Level 1 problems... thereby earning you a trip up the IT career ladder. :)
     
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  7. Notes_Bloke

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    Welcome to CF:D

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  8. Eggbert

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    Thanks for the responses :)

    How does level 1 help desk usually work? (ie, what is the general routine of a level 1 helpdesk person)

    Also what type of problems do they generally deal with?
     
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  9. BosonMichael
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    Depends entirely on the company... they're about as varied as anything can be.
     
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