Interview at tigerdirect

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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networker050184

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!

nosoup4u

Good luck, but what is the position/title?

Akaricloud

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.

ptilsen

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.

swisschris104

It is as a

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

Anonymouse

Based on my own personal experience I would say yes I consider it as getting your foot in the door.

lsud00d

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.

N2IT

Chris it sounds like a solid opportuntity. You have plenty of certification so now it's time to get value from them. Good luck!

DoubleNNs

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.

pinkydapimp

definitely a foot in the door and you should be able to gain some good experience and parlay it into something better. Good luck.

swisschris104

Thank you all for answering, I will tell you all how it goes tomorrow

coreyb80

Blessings on the journey. Is this for TD in Orland or in the city on Elston?

swisschris104

Orland its about 10 miles from me

coreyb80

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.

swisschris104

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

Ryan82

Good luck! I would wait at least a week for them to get back to you as some companies move slower than others

swisschris104

I kinda wanna call or email and check status of if position but idk what to say /
If rather email

Iristheangel

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.

swisschris104

I already sent a thank you email

Iristheangel

Then let it be and go apply for other jobs in the meantime. Don't put all your eggs in one basket

swisschris104

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

pinkydapimp

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.