anyone here work or know someone who works as a comp. repairmen at comp usa? what is the requirements to work and how much is the starting wage? im only 17 and im working on getting my A+ cert. to get a foot in the IT field as well as work experience. any info. or comments will be greatly appreciated.

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From what I've seen and heard they usually want their techs to be A+ certified and have some networking knowledge. Apple certification is a big thing for them too.

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I knows frys requires A+ and Network+ at least the one in Willsonvill oregon. I remember when I worked there a few years ago when going to ITT-TECH I wanted to get certified so I could become a tech in the back. I am sure Comp USA is similar to frys, maybe you ought to get a job there as a sales person or a cashier then you will have a way better chance of getting a job as a tech when you get certified or meet what ever requirements they have.

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I agree with Chris. Get in the door and learn the product line. Get the certs and then wait for your opportunity to strike. A kid like yourself can go far IF you apply yourself.

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Good P/T if u can get it.

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A place like that would be a good place to start your job experience. There, you will get a good taste of problems that vary a lot. Unlike in a lot of corporate environments where you will often get the same problems over and over again (because of bad purchasing, training, or planning on the part of the management). Also, there is less stress involved in those jobs as compared to corporate-level jobs. So it is a good environment to get your feet wet. Do NOT become content with that level of work, however, or you will get burnt out like a lot of techs that I've known. Always have a plan to move forward. I have 7 years tech experience and I've known a lot of techs. That is their biggest problem, not challenging themselves or staying mobile. Use the current job that you have as a resource to move forward. Don't think of it as "home" as get too comfortable. That is what hurts that most when there is company downsizing or some other reason that forces you to get laid off. No backup plan or goals that are already in motion.

I'm speaking from mistakes that I've made before. I got burnt out. After 3 1/2 years of working toward being a chef, I decided to get back to my IT roots. Now I have a totally different attitude. Just remember that a lot of the "crappy" parts of your job are not exclusive to the IT field. A lot of techs think that, but believe it or not there are politics EVERYWHERE in the job market, not just in the IT world.

Hope that helps!
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thanks for the feedback guys!

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It really depends on the store. I work in a store in hawaii as an part/time instructor(ms,a+.n+,cisco,l+). The guys that work here have to at least an a+ cert. The manager for the shop keeps them happy, I think they start at 11/hour. Overall you can learn about what is going on tech and IT. My son worked the floor for about a year and then the business section, then account manager. He made enough contacts to become a general manager for another smaller business. and may start his own. I agree with others in don't get stagnent, keep going.

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compusa sucks!
go work for bestbuy, they just started doing
hardware stuff.

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i'll take bestbuy into consideration
thanks

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