Also called: Computer Support Specialist, Computer Tech (Computer Technician), IS Tech (Information Systems Technician), IT Specialist (Information Technology Specialist)
Provide technical assistance to computer users. Answer questions or resolve computer problems for clients in person, via telephone, or electronically. May provide assistance concerning the use of computer hardware and software, including printing, installation, word processing, electronic mail, and operating systems.
Engineering and Technology
Business
Communications
Arts and Humanities
Basic Skills
Problem Solving
People and Technology Systems
Verbal
Ideas and Logic
Conventional
People interested in this work like activities that include data, detail, and regular routines.
Web platform development software
Data base user interface and query software
Operating system software
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