Making the Most of Computer Repair Employment

Find the right employees for computer repair jobs

For employers, making the most of computer repair employment means attracting and hiring the right candidates for the job. Businesses of all sizes need technicians to repair and troubleshoot computers and manage networks and other technology.

Whether you need a single technician to work on your office computers or a whole Information Technology department to handle your networking and technical equipment, the right recruiting and hiring methods can ensure long-term success, with candidates who are qualified from the start and ready to grow with your company. To make the most of finding quality employees in the computer repair industry:

1. Make sure the salary, benefits and work environment are comparable to other employers' jobs in computer repair.

2. Find candidates with the right education and experience.

3. Screen candidates carefully to make sure they are the right match for your business.

Set the proper computer repair salary

Paying your computer technicians what they're worth is good for you and your employees. You'll attract top-notch candidates when you pay the going rate and will have employees that are more likely to stay at the job.
United States Department of Labor or Payscale.

Use technical job sites to find employees who are dedicated to a career in computer repair

Job sites can help you reach many potential employees. Technical sites narrow the job prospects to candidates with education and experience in the technical field.

Look for applicants who are trained to do PC repair jobs

Check with your local college or technical school to find employees or work-study candidates. Many community colleges, technical and trade schools offer courses in computer repair. While you can also find qualified self-taught applicants, an education can provide employees who have been educated in best practices, new technologies and certification preparation.
ITT Technical Institute has locations throughout the United States and offers an email form for employers on its website. Anthem Education Group, with offerings in electronics and computer networking, has several locations in the United States.

Get help screening candidates for a computer repair technician job

Employment agencies, especially those that specialize in the IT industry, can be a great help when you're trying to fill technology jobs. While you will have to pay a fee, they can provide valuable testing and screening services. This is especially helpful if you don't currently employ IT staff and are not sure of the right questions to ask.

• Look for A+ certification when screening applicants for computer repair job opportunities. It's a certification recognized by hardware and software vendors that demonstrates a candidate's ability to perform hardware diagnostics, repair and installations.

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