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Key Considerations when Creating a resume and cover letter for IT Computer Support Job (updated)

Key Considerations when Creating a resume and cover letter for IT Computer Support Job (updated)

by | Mar 26, 2019 | Announcements, Associate Degree Program, Career Symposium, computer degree, computer education, computer school, computer science, Get hired for your first IT Job, Google, How To, Information, Information Technology Fundamentals, Information Technology job interview, Internship, Interview, IQ, IT Career Symposium, Job search, MATC Certificate, MATC Information Technology Certificates, MATC information technology programs, Networking, Presentation Skills, Productivity, Resume, Resume tips, soft skills, Student articles, Student Testimonials, Tips and Tricks

Your resume really speaks for yourself in so many ways necessary. But you would you asked yourself, what does it takes to write the resume that stands out to the companies that you are applying for? Your resume needs to be professional and needs to generate interest to any given hiring manager. Your resume needs to be consistent, concise, clear and easy to read. These are just the key points to have an impressive resume and this is the key to success in writing and composing a resume. Tips for Creating a Professional Resume Select the Best Resume Type. Choosing the right resume type that suits your needs and situation is well the worth the effort. Make It Legible. This is self-explanatory. You want the hiring manager to easily read your resume concisely and clear. Be Consistent. Consistency is always the key in creating a successful resume. Keep it Focused. Stay and keep on track of the information that putting on your resume. Losing track will leave you out with nothing. Use Resume Examples and Templates. You can use resume templates as starting of your resume but don’t totally relay on it. Your skills and abilities should always reflect. Get Creative. Creative resume is always a good way of elaborating your skills and abilities to any company. It gives you that edge and advantage if you are creative and unique. Carefully Edit your Resume. Checking grammar, spelling, sentence construction are just the important you need to consider in creating resume. Proof read, check the proper correct spelling and fixing typographical errors. Get Resume Help. Making a resume might be...

Get Your CompTIA Network+ Certification in Milwaukee

by | Mar 17, 2017 | Associate Degree Program, COMPTIA certifications, computer education, Get hired for your first IT Job, MATC Certificate, MATC Information Technology Certificates, MATC information technology programs, Network, Networking, Project Management, Student articles, Tips and Tricks

Professional certifications have obvious benefits in real world applications. This is a guide to becoming certified in CompTIA Net+ in Milwaukee, WI. There is more than one way accomplish this. Here, I will outline the long route. One can essentially do the minimum and possibly ace the exam by accident with few resources used or time dedicated. That plan is not logical. Follow this plan for best results. Stakeholders: You are the most important person in this project. Some may claim their peers or parents are stakeholders. Countless movies and television shows exist only to explain the drawbacks of this. Consider Cameron in Ferris Bueller’s Day Off. Don’t be like Cameron. Do things for yourself. Objective: “Either you’re slingin’ crack rock or you got a wicked jump shot” -Notorious BIG. This Net+ certification should help you in your career as an IT professional. This can be the wicked jump shot on your resume. Cost: Expect to fork out about $900 using this plan. The bulk of this expense is the class at MATC. There may be financial aid to be utilized. One could also get creative and put together a crowd fund. Tasks:  Find your motivation and commit to the plan. A wise man once said, “There is no try. Only do or do not”.  Register for CompTIA Net+ class at MATC. This will aid in gaining the required knowledge and confidence to  pass the CompTIA Net+ exam. See link below.  Obtain the required resources. The comprehensive online resource Testout for the Net+ class is an important  resource here. It is required for the class and has practice exams...
New IT Computer Support Apple OSX iMac Lab at MATC Oak Creek Campus

New IT Computer Support Apple OSX iMac Lab at MATC Oak Creek Campus

by | Oct 25, 2015 | Announcements, Apple ACSP Certification, Associate Degree Program, COMPTIA certifications, MATC Certificate

IT Computer Support Specialist program had recently expanded to MATC Oak Creek campus. We have purchased latest generation iMacs, iPads and started using ServiceNow Incident management software, preparing students for Apple ACSP, COMPTIA A+, Network+, Mobility+, HDI SCA and other certifications. Installed workstations support latest version of Apple OSX and run latest version of Windows in Virtual environment.   New MATC IT Computer Support Specialist Lab at Oak Creek Campus. Click on the image to learn more....
How to jump start your Information Technology Career and achieve excellence in IT Computer Support field

How to jump start your Information Technology Career and achieve excellence in IT Computer Support field

by | Oct 1, 2015 | Apple ACSP Certification, Associate Degree Program, COMPTIA certifications, HDI - Help Desk Institute Certifications, HDI DST, HDI SCA, MATC Certificate, Technical Diploma

IT Computer Support is an exciting field of Information Technology which provides different opportunities to achieve excellence and grow in your career. There are many jobs in IT Computer Support and some of them come with the different titles: Help Desk Specialist, IT support technician, IT support specialist, Field Support Technician, Technical support specialist, Service Center Technician etc. Currently available job openings for IT Computer Support Specialists in Milwaukee Area. Despite many different job titles there are a lot of similarities between different IT Support jobs. Typical Computer support specialists duties of a Support Specialist include : Diagnose and resolve unique, nonrecurring problems and issues associated with application software and operating systems; Determine the source of problems and classify their level, priority and nature. Use incident management system to document the issue by creating a ticket and capturing resolution Configure, deploy, maintain, troubleshoot and support mobile devices, tablets, phones, computer workstations, desktops, laptops, printers, mobile devices, phones and other computer and telecommunications equipment. Install and support Tablets, phones, PCs, laptop, tablet and mobile hardware and software (certifications from CompTIA, Microsoft or HDI are a plus). Work on the projects for software rollouts, infrastructure upgrades and application implementations Continuous improvement: create alternative methods of completing tasks, correcting user errors and system inconsistencies to improve the desktop team function. Participate in hardware and software reviews and recommend purchases. Maintain inventory of installed software, manage software licensing and create policies and procedures for upgrades. Work with hardware and software vendors to verify timely product delivery and ensure that new equipment is installed and ready to operate on schedule. Analyze and make recommendations for hardware and software standardization. Ensure desktop...