for us under 18 with a job at pc repair shop

[Rockfan1815]

Anyone here under the age of 18 have a job at a local computer shop repairing computers. How did you convince them to hire you. I need so tips because I want to get a job at my local pc shop.

 

[Phantasm66]

Erm, short of offering to work for free, I don't have many other ideas.

How old are you?

 

[Vigilante]

Depends on the shop. Some shops are heavy into sales and a "professional" front end. For which they may not want a younger person for.

For just sitting in the back and fixing crap, I don't think age would matter much as long as you present yourself as confident, knowledgeable, and self-assured. In other words, act like a pro, but don't be ****y.
Most people are not impressed that you "built your own PC". If you have any formal training or book learning, use that as leverage.

 

[sllewe]

Its hard

What certifcations do you have? My Local Reapir shop would not even consider me when i didnt have my A+. Even with it, they are reluctant to hire a 16 year old. They say that i need my license so i will be dependable, and that they will hire me after that. So that what i am doing. But i would at least get A+ ,certififed, (its pretty simple.)

Sean

 

[Rockfan1815]

im only 16. I do go to a technical school for engineering. how would i get A+ certified

 

[Rockfan1815]

also about how much does it cost

 

[Vigilante]

First head over to Comptia:
http://www.comptia.org/certification/a/default.aspx
And read up on the certs they offer.

Then check your local area (colleges, schools) to see if you have a Prometric testing center. They administer the actual test exams.

At the time I took my test, A+ was in 2 parts (hardware/software) and each part cost $132 to take.
Not sure about costs these days, I know the test has changed and been updated a little. And if you fail one of the halves, you'll have to pay full price again to re-take.

Plus it appears they have some vouchers on sale that may reduce your cost.

If you pass A+, great. I would then go after the Network+. With those two, you should be able to get into any basic repair and service job.

 

[andygibbs]

I'm 16 and work at my local computer shop, but i did basically do what phantasm said. In the UK the schools make us do "work experience" - usually when we're around 15. We have to go and work 5 days for free somewhere of our choice. It meant that they got a chance to find out what i could do and about 2 weeks after my 16th birthday they phoned me to offer me a saturday job.