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IT support job description: what you'll do and what to write on your resume

Applying for IT support at an office, BPO or service desk? Copy the duties below into your resume, then read what the interview asks.

Duties to write on your resume

Start each line with what you did. Keep the ones you've really done.

No work history yet? Use the same lines for fixing computers for family, school labs or a small shop, and say where.

A resume objective you can adapt

Computer-savvy graduate looking for an IT support job, ready to work shifts, solve user problems patiently and keep learning new systems.

Skills employers ask for

What the interview asks

  1. A user says their computer won't turn on. What do you do? Start with the simple checks: power, cable, outlet. Then go deeper, one step at a time.
  2. How do you explain a fix to someone who isn't good with computers? Say you use plain words, short steps and check that they follow before moving on.
  3. What would you do if you can't solve a problem? Say you note what you tried, escalate to a senior and update the user.
  4. Can you work shifts, nights or weekends? Answer honestly. Many support desks cover long hours and plan the roster around it.

The questions every interview asks, with sample answers

How to get hired

  1. Most posts ask for a diploma or some college in IT, computer science or a related course, though some hire strong self-taught applicants.
  2. TESDA offers a national certificate for this work: Computer Systems Servicing NC II. TESDA's online program has a course for it.
  3. Prepare a resume, a valid ID, NBI clearance and your government numbers like SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG and TIN.
  4. Apply online or at walk-in hiring days, then expect a short interview and often a basic technical test.

Licence or certificate

What the work is like

You sit at a desk most of the day, on calls, chats or a ticket queue. The hard part is helping upset users while a problem still isn't fixed.

Questions

Do I need experience for IT support?

Not always. Entry-level help desk roles often train you, especially if you know computer basics and speak clearly.

What should I study to work in IT support?

A course in IT or computer science helps. A TESDA computer servicing course is another route.

Is IT support work done on shifts?

Often, yes. Many desks serve users across time zones, so rotating or night shifts are common, though some posts are daytime only.

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