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So I got an early morning phone call from my father “Hey baby I have no sound on my laptop.” Dad we have fixed this issue before did you not take notes. “, So as I talked him through the steps again we got it working. I have chosen to become a computer support specialist. Computer Support specialist is a helpful type of job. It can be very flexible. I got to thinking about the way things were going and wanted to start a real career. I did some research and found this information maybe someone else could use it to help them.
A computer support specialist helps all types of people with computer problems. One can chose to help the regular Joe or a big corporation. One would be able to solve issues with the software of a computer. One could help setup a networking system to insure everything in the house is running properly. One can easily do these tasks from home if it were necessary, therefore allowing some extra flexibility. I don’t know about any of you but helping someone out is a great feeling.
The expected growth prospects for this field are to be faster than most professions. Job prospects are expected to increase by around fourteen percent, since computer are more widely utilized both by businesses and individuals. There will be a greater need for assistance by anyone that utilizes a computer. One can help the common household with a computer slow down issue. Maybe one has gotten a virus on the computer, a computer support specialist could help to remove the virus or speed up one’s computer.
The workplace could be described in different manners depending on the company. One could actually be working in a single office environment. Some workers will be required to do onsite work. There are also some that even work in their home. Typically the single office will be divided into cubicles. You will have a computer, phone and other standard office materials. (Bureau of labor Statistics, 2010-2011)
A person can expect to earn around $26,580 to $55,990 a year.



References: Bureau of labor Statistics. (2010-2011). Retrieved 03 19, 2012, from Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook: www.bls.gov/oco/ocos306.htm job descriptions. (n.d.). Retrieved Mar 18, 2012, from job description: www.jobdescriptions.net/technology/computer-support-specialist/ onet online. (2011). Retrieved 3 19, 2012, from data collection: www.onetonline.org

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