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Predator6

Predator6

Predator6

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Hey no idea if this is the right section but I know what job I want to do but not sure how to get it.

I want to build/fix/upgrade computers but I don't know how to do this. Where is a good place to start looking?

I don't really want to sell them, I don't mind but I know pc world can be horrible to work for!

So...any tips or advice?

I am doing a degree in business management, I could start up a new business but there is a lot of competition.

Thanks :)
 
You might be best trying local computer shops as suggested but when you say you don't know how to upgrade/fix computers do you actually have any experience in this at all or do you mean you've got no idea about how to get started in it as a career? If you've never done it before then I'd suggest you might be best not to pin your hopes on it as it can be a rather boring and frustrating thing to do.

In any event you might want to think about a different career if you want something with much in the way of career progression, building a computer is pretty easy to do and upgrading/fixing them isn't probably a good long term job opportunity. You may make a go of it but I wouldn't count on it.
 
Predator6 said:
Hey no idea if this is the right section but I know what job I want to do but not sure how to get it.

I want to build/fix/upgrade computers but I don't know how to do this. Where is a good place to start looking?

I don't really want to sell them, I don't mind but I know pc world can be horrible to work for!

So...any tips or advice?

I am doing a degree in business management, I could start up a new business but there is a lot of competition.

Thanks :)
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Open ebay account.

Get a computer component reseller account.

Once you get sales on ebay, order build and sell allowing some lead time between order and delivery to customers.

TBH no one is really going to employ you for building computers. Unless you are looking to make minimum wage in assembly line factory.
 
I know how do to do it and my neighbours always come to me if something goes wrong and 9 times out of 10 I can sort it!

I just don't know how to go about getting s job out of it. I would approach local computer shops but I don't have any qualification to prove I know what to do and I don't use technical terms as I don't know then but Ivan do it practically and by laymans terms :)
 
Fact is, you enjoy doing it at the moment. As a hobby. Coming home, upgrading your pc etc, helping out friend. It's all fun and games. There is a difference when you then suddenly have to do it day in day out as your job. As above you will be bored to the extent of suicide. All well and good that you enjoy doing it as a past time and think 'I would like to do this as a job', quite a good way to choose a career. If you honestly think you could hack it then fair play to you have a crack. But i bet in a year / two you will come back here saying how much you hate your job

disclaimer : i have never done it as a job but i have done brain numbingly jobs before and you will reach that stage .... fast
 
zhx said:
disclaimer : i have never done it as a job but i have done brain numbingly jobs before and you will reach that stage .... fast
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You could say that about an awful lot of jobs though.. pretty much anything that we do day in day out for 9 hours a day is gonna get mundane in time, the are obviously exceptions... but for the most part it's an unfortunate truism of working life. It's only when we move on, or it's taken away do you appreciate what job you were doing.

That said I do agree, there's not much of a career in building computers.. to be quite honest, unless you start specialising the whole I.T. sector is less and less of an attractive proposition overall, as roles get merged, positions get dissolved and the job market gets flooded with people wanting to 'work with computers'... but don't ask me I'm just jaded ;)
 
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/jobs.php

Technician/System Builder Duties This is an exciting opportunity for anyone with a passion for the latest and greatest computer hardware.

Job Role
  • Building PCs
  • Fault finding components and PCs
  • Providing front-line technical support
  • Processing customer and supplier returns
Skillset required
  • Excellent technical knowledge
  • An interest in the latest hardware, Operating systems and overclocking
  • Excellent fault-finding ability
  • Smart appearance
  • Minimum of 5 C grade GCSEs including English Language
  • Good telephone manner and written word
Salary Negotiable Job Ref. TEC001 - Apply for this position
 
Cmon guys give OP a chance. If he likes it then fair enough help in right direction but obviously if he can't do it then nothing is lost, rather than appearing to be negative:o.
 
Predator6 said:
Any ideas where that's based? Ft or pt? :) I had a look on the page but couldn't see any more information :(
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Well seeing as it's a job at OCUK I'm guessing it's based here:

Overclockers UK - 4 Axis - Millennium Way - High Carr Business Park - Newcastle-under-Lyme - Staffordshire - ST5 7UF - Tel*: 0871 200 5052

The line at the top of the page for the job ad :)
 
Ev0 said:
Well seeing as it's a job at OCUK I'm guessing it's based here:

Overclockers UK - 4 Axis - Millennium Way - High Carr Business Park - Newcastle-under-Lyme - Staffordshire - ST5 7UF - Tel*: 0871 200 5052

The line at the top of the page for the job ad :)
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Good spot ;)

However...that is a 600 mile round trip every day for me!

I might stick to it as a hobby
 
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