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What are some general pocket tools one would expect an IT Specialist or Desk side Tech to have on them at most times? What are some things that can prepare the tech for the environment? How should a desk side tech dress?

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missjanaya wrote: »

What are some general pocket tools one would expect an IT Specialist or Desk side Tech to have on them at most times? What are some things that can prepare the tech for the environment? How should a desk side tech dress?

Powerful mini flashlight. Makes life much easier when you can see what your working on.

Asif Dasl

Scuba-divers flashlights are fantastic for dark places, as for how you dress (me as a man, your username suggests you are a woman so something along the same lines):

V-neck sweater + shirt... minus the sweater during summer.

Pants:
Straight Fit (D2) - Signature Khaki - Dockers

Dress shoes:
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DevilWAH

A real scuba divers flash will burn its self out, out of water if kept on for more then 30 seconds or so, mates burns your skin if you touch the lens.
A decent mini maglight is what I keep in the draw. I use to carry it around but now phone torch with the camara is a great tool. Plus a decent bar code scanner app. Great for reading serial numbers in dark dusty corners.

Dress code? Well think of visiting shops. What do staff wear who serve you. General its on the smarter side of casual. On first day in a new job unless I was told different it would be shoes shirt and smart trousers. Then look around and see what every one else is wearing. In future aim to be smarter than 80% of them.

Or simply ask manager what the dress code is.

Asif Dasl

There are different types of scuba flashlights, I wouldn't be up on all of them as I don't dive but something like this is like a little lightsaber in the dark..

Rocket Impossible

Check out everyday-carry.com. They do reviews of multi-tools, flashlights, key-chain gadgets, flash drives, etc.

For me, I carry a 32GB flash drive, a Leatherman Style and a Samsung S5. I'm amazed at how many pictures I end up taking.

DevilWAH

Rocket Impossible wrote: »

a Leatherman Style

+1 with out doubt you want a small knife, pliers, screwdrivers and cutters. So either a small tool kit, or as Rocket suggests a leatherman is the perfect tool to carry around.