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Dillin
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Rock Hill, South Carolina
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What should i learn to get a job in Repairing Technology (Computers, Phones, Possible Game consoles or servers.) ?
My dream job is to repair technology, What things should i do and learn to help land a job like this?
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RK Hunt
Enterprise Server and Education Technical Advisor
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San Diego, California
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Hey Dillin,
My first thoughts would be to understand the basics of electronic circuits, components, and soldering. This will help you diagnose and fix hardware-related issues. Additionally, consider obtaining relevant certifications, such as CompTIA A+, Network+, or specialized certifications from manufacturers like Apple or Microsoft. Additionally, gaining hands-on experience through internships or part-time jobs can greatly enhance your practical skills and job prospects in repairing technology.
My first thoughts would be to understand the basics of electronic circuits, components, and soldering. This will help you diagnose and fix hardware-related issues. Additionally, consider obtaining relevant certifications, such as CompTIA A+, Network+, or specialized certifications from manufacturers like Apple or Microsoft. Additionally, gaining hands-on experience through internships or part-time jobs can greatly enhance your practical skills and job prospects in repairing technology.
David Avezov
Client Senior Pre-Sales Systems Engineer
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The ideal starting point is to obtain the CompTIA A+ certification. This widely recognized certification will definitely catch the attention of employers looking for skilled technicians.
Carlos Mazariegos
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Hi Dillin
This is a broad industry and a good one. If you are still in High school, make sure to take advantage of the IT courses offered at your school and consider starting or joining a club. Yes, a good place to start is to obtain your CompTIA A+ Certification, but also consider doing some self-learning from YouTube. Another good thing to do is to go out and help friends and family fix their computers or laptops. You can also visit flea markets or thrift shops to look for old equipment to practice on, such as taking it apart and reassembling it. This will give you an idea of what tools you might need to start. You can start looking for entry-level jobs, like at Best Buy and Staples, or even at local computer repair shops. Also, there is a market for printer and copier technicians if you enjoy taking things apart and putting them back together. You can look for jobs at HP.
This is a broad industry and a good one. If you are still in High school, make sure to take advantage of the IT courses offered at your school and consider starting or joining a club. Yes, a good place to start is to obtain your CompTIA A+ Certification, but also consider doing some self-learning from YouTube. Another good thing to do is to go out and help friends and family fix their computers or laptops. You can also visit flea markets or thrift shops to look for old equipment to practice on, such as taking it apart and reassembling it. This will give you an idea of what tools you might need to start. You can start looking for entry-level jobs, like at Best Buy and Staples, or even at local computer repair shops. Also, there is a market for printer and copier technicians if you enjoy taking things apart and putting them back together. You can look for jobs at HP.
Patrick Olsen
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Hello Dillin,
I challenge you really think about this, what it is you want to do for a living, in your case it is repairing Technology. Now that is a broad industry, as well as an industry that evolves quickly, getting degrees in Computer Science and Information systems is your best route. Just for starters.
I challenge you really think about this, what it is you want to do for a living, in your case it is repairing Technology. Now that is a broad industry, as well as an industry that evolves quickly, getting degrees in Computer Science and Information systems is your best route. Just for starters.