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Tips for Network/PC Technician Test

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Thursday, April 26, 2012 2:44 AM (permalink)
So I've got a test/interview  tomorrow for a Tech job and I'm a bit nervous.  I have no idea what they are going to put me through and I'm feeling overwhelmed.
 
I'm going to have to sit at a computer and fix it
and take a service call
 
I don't know if I should bring a field handbook, a multimeter, tools, or what.  It could be something easy like a disconnected cable, but I have no idea since I've never had a hands-on test before.
 
I'm not too worried about the support ticket call, if you have any tips that'd be appreciated though.  I figured I could just put on my sexy phone voice and coast through it (I hope it's not a dude on the other end >.<).  I don't know if I'll have access to the Internets and the Google, or even a working PC.  I hope to God that I will, since I've never really walked anyone through a process  (well a few times) without being able to go through them myself (menu trees, etc.).  I wonder if they will make me use remote desktop.
 
So far my thinking is to memorize a few lines for the support ticket call (like making sure I ask if there is anything else I can do, until the "customer" hangs up)  and to memorize beeps and boop numbers for motherboard boots. 
 
I'm pretty sure I can do this, I'd just feel more comfortable if I had a few friends helping me gather my thoughts ahead of time. 
 
Woo!  If I get this job it will be my first REAL technician job.  With a REAL paycheck, with a REPUTABLE entity! 
 
The only downside is 3-4 hours commuting each day, but that's the price you pay for living in a bedroom community.  Plus, it will look sweet on a resume if I find a position closer to home :D


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    MaelstromOC
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    Re:Tips for Network/PC Technician Test Thursday, April 26, 2012 9:34 PM (permalink)
    I'd have to be paid at least 25 an hour before I'd even consider driving 4 hours a day for work.
     
    That said, good luck! I don't have any advice, but if you know your stuff you should be fine :)

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    Re:Tips for Network/PC Technician Test Thursday, April 26, 2012 9:47 PM (permalink)
    Good luck brother! I am an electronics engineer, and I was given a test upon being hired and it hinged mostly upon my ability to read schematics of different types. Knowing all the AND gates, NOR gates, etc. Pretty basic stuff,nothing too crazy, I would say just know your schematics good, know how to use your meter well, and be proficient with soldering, etc. Btw, what kind of meter are you using? I use a Fluke 179 at work, but I recently purchased a Fluke 117 for home and my personal projects and for the price, it is a great little meter! With that said though, if you are going to be doing that kind of driving you better be getting some money out of it.

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