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Interview at tigerdirect

swisschris104swisschris104 Member Posts: 109
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I got a interview at Tigerdirect/CompUSA on thursday (2 days). If i get the job would you all consider that getting my foot in the door?

What should i do to prepare for interview

Edit: Job title is :

A+ Computer Technician P/T




Edit2: what do you all think the estimated pay would be?
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    networker050184networker050184 Mod Posts: 11,962 Mod
    It's better than nothing, but not really in the IT realm. Can help lead to a helpdesk job in the future I suppose.

    Good luck!
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    nosoup4unosoup4u Member Posts: 365
    Good luck, but what is the position/title?
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    AkaricloudAkaricloud Member Posts: 938
    Without knowing the title I doubt anyone here can give much insight. They have everything from customer support to system architects as far as I know.
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    ptilsenptilsen Member Posts: 2,835 ■■■■■■■■■■
    It doesn't matter what company it is at all. It matters what the position is.

    If you're doing hardware/software support for customers, that's helpdesk. Maybe not as valuable as a true corporate helpdesk, but definitely a foot in the door.

    If it's just a general CSR position, it is at least resume-worthy, but not really a foot in the door.
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    swisschris104swisschris104 Member Posts: 109
    It is as a

    [h=2]A+ Computer Technician P/T[/h]

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    AnonymouseAnonymouse Member Posts: 509 ■■■■□□□□□□
    Based on my own personal experience I would say yes I consider it as getting your foot in the door.
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    lsud00dlsud00d Member Posts: 1,571
    Knock it out of the park swisschris!

    I'm assuming the P/T means part time, so hourly wage will probably be $8-11 an hour starting in the Chicago area. Since you have a few certs you'll probably start a little higher, maybe around $10/hr.
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    N2ITN2IT Inactive Imported Users Posts: 7,483 ■■■■■■■■■■
    Chris it sounds like a solid opportuntity. You have plenty of certification so now it's time to get value from them. Good luck!
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    DoubleNNsDoubleNNs Member Posts: 2,015 ■■■■■□□□□□
    Sounds like a foot in the door. Good luck on the interview. Make sure you go over your own resume so you know how best to convey yourself when you get there.
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    pinkydapimppinkydapimp Member Posts: 732 ■■■■■□□□□□
    definitely a foot in the door and you should be able to gain some good experience and parlay it into something better. Good luck.
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    swisschris104swisschris104 Member Posts: 109
    Thank you all for answering, I will tell you all how it goes tomorrow
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    coreyb80coreyb80 Member Posts: 647 ■■■■■□□□□□
    Blessings on the journey. Is this for TD in Orland or in the city on Elston?
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    swisschris104swisschris104 Member Posts: 109
    Orland its about 10 miles from me
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    coreyb80coreyb80 Member Posts: 647 ■■■■■□□□□□
    Good deal. Let us know how the interview goes. I may consider this move as well after I take my A+ exam in a few weeks.
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    swisschris104swisschris104 Member Posts: 109
    I think interview went great, he was impressed on my score on my 220-802(900/900) asked me some trivia questions, i did okay with those but not the best. i followed up sending a thankyou email i will keep you all updaated

    how long should i wait for a call for 2nd interview
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    Ryan82Ryan82 Member Posts: 428
    Good luck! I would wait at least a week for them to get back to you as some companies move slower than others
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    swisschris104swisschris104 Member Posts: 109
    I kinda wanna call or email and check status of if position but idk what to say /
    If rather email
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    IristheangelIristheangel Mod Posts: 4,133 Mod
    Call or email saying that you would like to thank them for the opportunity to interview. They should tell you a status or say they didn't choose you. If they didn't choose you, politely thank them and ask them to keep you in mind for future positions.
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    swisschris104swisschris104 Member Posts: 109
    I already sent a thank you email
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    IristheangelIristheangel Mod Posts: 4,133 Mod
    Then let it be and go apply for other jobs in the meantime. Don't put all your eggs in one basket
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    swisschris104swisschris104 Member Posts: 109
    I know i been applying all over, but it was just i was hoping for this cause its so close to my school and house, pay might not been the best, but what i wasnt getting in pay i was saving in the commute but im going to wait until thursday then call and check up
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    pinkydapimppinkydapimp Member Posts: 732 ■■■■■□□□□□
    swisschris104 wrote: »
    I know i been applying all over, but it was just i was hoping for this cause its so close to my school and house, pay might not been the best, but what i wasnt getting in pay i was saving in the commute but im going to wait until thursday then call and check up

    If you have already sent a thank you, i would wait a week and then follow up. but as recommended, keep applying for other jobs. Who knows maybe you will end up in a situation with two offers which puts you in a great negotiating position.
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