Below is a sample career path an entry-level computer and office machine repairer can take to advance in her job (listed from experienced to novice). Please note that this is just a sample, and that there are many different paths. See the Training Section to learn how you can advance in your job.
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Computer and office machine repairer
Specialists or troubleshooters
Manufacturer's sales worker
Management/supervisory positions
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Engineers/ Owners of an equipment repair business
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Experienced computer repairers
With advanced training experienced computer repairers may become specialists or troubleshooters who help other repairers diagnose difficult problems. Other experienced repairers may work with engineers in designing equipment and developing maintenance procedures. Because of their familiarity with equipment, repairers are particularly well qualified to become manufacturers' sales workers. Some experienced workers open their own repair services or shops. They may also be promoted to supervisory positions. With a bachelor's degree, they may become electronic or electrical engineers or go into management.
Office machine repairers
Advancement opportunities are often limited to increased responsibility and increases in salary. However, office machine repairers may become managers of service departments. They can also often transfer into the company's sales division. With experience, good communication sills and the ability to present themselves in a professional manner, repairers may go into business for themselves or they may be invited into partnership with their employers. They should also possess sales ability and knowledge of business practices and techniques, as well as enough capital to open a shop and purchase repair equipment, merchandise, and parts.
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Data Sources:
- Data Train Institute
- International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
- International Society of Certified Electronics Technicians, Electronics Technicians Association
- The Association for Women in Computing
- The Institute for Women and Technology, Institute for Women in Trades, Technology & Sciences
- The National Electrical Contractors Association
- U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics
- Women working in or training for the nontraditional job and industry employers
