How to get a job as a Computer Support Specialist

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Computers are everywhere and they are used in almost every company. When there are computers, specialists are also required for assisting in the problems of troubleshooting or new hardware installation. The job market of a computer support specialist is growing rapidly and more and more people are showing interest in taking up this position as a serious career prospect. The opportunity of income and advancements of computer support specialist jobs are also quite high and hence the enthusiasts are taking up certification courses, practice and trainings.

Are you seriously considering taking up the position of a computer support specialist? Then first of all you need to determine the area of computer support that you want to take up and start preparing for the position. There are diverse roles that a computer support specialist can play. Some of the common support roles of a specialist are resetting forgotten passwords, troubleshooting hardware problems, administering various databases, support in building new computer networks, etc. Getting into a lower paid job in a similar field first can be a great learning experience. Here you can learn the required skills and then try for a more specific computer support field.

It is better to start knowing the basics of computer support as early as possible. Taking computer based classes while studying in school is a perfect way to begin early. Nowadays, most of the schools offer computer classes that deal with computer networking, troubleshooting, and computer programming.



Learning the basics of computer support in school really helps so that after you get out of school, you can take up more specialized courses. There are several certification programs for the computer support role that you are trying to get involved with. "A+" Certification is the minimum requirement for most of the positions of computer support specialists. The certification course deals with aspects of the working procedure of computers and troubleshooting of hardware problems in a very detailed manner. You can find several websites and books that will help you to prepare for the A+ test. There are even colleges and universities that offer such certification programs at a very nominal charge. Apart from A+ certification, there are several other essential certification programs such as CompTIA "Network+" or Cisco "CCNA".

Apart from the certification program, you need to get a degree in a suitable computer related field. There are several companies and organizations that want their computer support specialist to possess at least a computer science bachelor's degree apart from the certifications. An equivalent degree of computer science is also acceptable in this regard. In case the candidate comes with previous work experience in the same field then some companies might not stick with the rule of compulsory formal education.

Keeping the said factors in mind, work your way up to apply for a job as a computer support specialist. Prepare a good resume so that you can get hired in the position that you are willing to take up. The average salary of a computer support specialist is around $70,000 per year.
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