Summer is coming up and I’m thinking of getting my 1st job.
Since this is just going to be a temporary 2-3 month summer job, I’m not looking for something that is going to pay me a full time salary or possibly lead to a great career (although that would be great). Apart from all of that, I’m just looking for something that I will enjoy doing so that I don’t feel like I’m waisting my summer.
As far as what I enjoy doing, my strengths, etc, as my question points out, I’m good with computers and other electronics. I don’t have any formal training, classes, etc, but I definitely know a lot and am a quick learner for what I don’t. I am particularly good at the installation/set-up of electronics and software, troubleshooting software and hardware failure, malware removal for pc’s, and explaining things in an easy to understand fashion.
So far I have considered places like Best Buy, Frys, and (maybe) walmart. Are some electronics stores better to work at than others? Have you had any bad experiences working at one of these (or other) electronics stores? Would it be worth it in the long run to get a very specialized job like with Best Buy’s Geek Squad (I could probably past the test needed for a basic position in the field with a month or two of reviewing DOS and the technical terms for the connections on a pc motherboard)?
I’m 17.
I also just realized I have a typo: *I could probably pass (not past) the test*
^sorry about that
Apple store or Best Buy would be good places because they have repair services. Technical call centers are good too. While there are not too many around, I know Yahoo and Cable Providers still have their call centers in the U.S. Try to find a technical job rather than just a sales position. You will learn more that way. You are not going to learn from Fry’s or Radio Shack.
try to run your own site
I worked at Best Buy and Walmart when I was a teen. Best Buy sucks. It is more like a warehouse position since you are not only the salesman but have to go in the back and stock the shelves with large electronic equipment. The reason I quit was because I really knew my stuff and helped a lot of customers who were very happy for my advice, however management was mad that I did not pimp their overpriced service plans that cost about the same price as the products themselves. Sun after the boss who was always around me kept trying to push those service plans like a used car salesman and got mad when I was not as cheesy as him, I quit. Walmart was my favorite, you get a 10% discount card and I met two hot girlfriends while working there. Plus the store is so big you can disappear on those lazy days when you do not feel like working and no one can find you.