Applying for a Tech job...a little preparation?

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Haberdasher

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Ok. There's a local computer technician job opening at a computer store near where I live. My goal is to work there, or be taken on as an intern.

Here's the situation? I'm a 17 year old high-school student. I'm fantastically interested in computers, and I've been computer literate for some time now. My secret shame has been my love of Macintosh computers, but I've counterbalanced that with a healthy interest and investment in both Windows and Macintosh platforms (sorry, no Linux...my girlfriend's parents both sell it for server markets, but that's about all my exposure :) ). I'm a good people person, and for a high-school job, this would be a dream.

Now, here's my question to you guys. I've been reading voraciously about all types of computer subjects, learning code-names for processors and such (I'm fairly new to the actual Windows world,) and I'm loving it. However, to apply for this job, there's a computer aptitude test, and while I'm sure I could sell a computer (one of my hobbies is going to computer stores and convincing people to buy computers, which I do on a regular basis,) I'm scared about this aptitude test. I don't know anything about it yet, I'll try to learn more, but I'm running with the assumption they won't give me hints about what's on it. :)

The job description is for basic networking and PC work, which I think I have the skills for. Does anyone reccomend any series of books, websites especially, or resources I can contact to figure out how far I am in my knowledge base and what I need to focus on?

Thanks for any help!
 
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mechBgon

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Do you have good customer-service skills and face-to-face/phone communication skills? Are you good at talking about stuff in terms an AOL'er can understand, without sounding condescending? :) Not quite the realm you were asking about, but I bet those skills will be very important too. :D
 
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It might be overkill but look a book on A+ certification. You may be able to find an e-book online. That will cover PC Repair and Troubleshooting and Operating System Technologies.
 
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Haberdasher

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Originally posted by: mechBgon
Do you have good customer-service skills and face-to-face/phone communication skills? Are you good at talking about stuff in terms an AOL'er can understand, without sounding condescending? :) Not quite the realm you were asking about, but I bet those skills will be very important too. :D
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That I can do! We have a family friend staying in our house, and as I typed out this reply I helped him set up a wireless internet connection on his laptop...he didn't know anything about it, and neither did I. I had him running in about 8 minutes. :)
 
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Haberdasher

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Originally posted by: LordPhoenix
Good luck with the job. I recommend those books to ya.
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I'm glad these are the books you recommended, too, because those are just the type I was looking to get, and just happen to be on sale at our local computer store. I appreciate the help and the well wishes! :D
 
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lol i would but that is a pretty secure thing, all my personal info can be accessed so sorry i cant.

oh well i guess it was worth a try, maybe you can access via your school.
 
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