by: Jessica Lacy
If you have a natural affinity for computers, and you enjoy working with
machines, then one of the most rewarding and enjoyable jobs that you
might want to look at is that of becoming a computer technician.
Among the benefits of becoming a computer technician is that it is a
very varied and interesting profession, in which you can choose from a
number of different ways to progress, and also choose whether you would
like to be self-employed and running your own business, or you can work
for an employer and follow a more structured employment path.
One of the routes into the work of a computer technician in recent years
has been to study a course in computer building or repair that will
give you a good foundation of knowledge about how computers are
constructed, and how the various parts within the computer work together
and complement each other.
Another option if you have already been tinkering and upgrading your own
computers for some time is to look for a local computer technician who
should be fairly experienced, and is willing to take on an apprentice so
that you can get plenty of practical experience, and then apply this
experience under their supervision as you develop your computer
knowledge.
If you prefer to work in an environment where there is a more structured
progression and development in your role as a computer technician, then
you may want to consider looking at corporations which have large
offices in your area, as these will often have a number of IT staff
already working there. Among the benefits of following this career path
is that the company will often sponsor you or at least give you some
support in earning more qualifications and accreditations to help you
develop.
Once you have begun to be established as a computer technician, then it
is valuable for you to think about getting more qualifications or
accreditations, which will allow you to increase the breadth of your
knowledge and experience, which will naturally assist you in getting
more lucrative opportunities, and moving forwards in your career as a
computer technician. These can be either educationally based, or be
accreditations provided by manufacturers.
Whichever route you choose, becoming a computer technician can be both an interesting and lucrative profession.
