Technical Support Agent: A Case Study

This article makes up Chapter 1 of the free, open access book titled, Information Systems: A Manager's Guide to Harnessing Technology, by John Gallaugher. Please ensure that you read the entire Chapter 1 of the book consisting of 3 parts (Part 1 Introduction; Part 2 Don’t Guess, Gather Data; and Part 3 Moving Forward).

As recognized by leading research and consulting firms with knowledgeable, skilled management, advanced state-of-the-art IT affords extraordinary opportunities for greater efficiencies, cost reduction, higher productivity, customer satisfaction, and profitability. Sophisticated IT applications realize their full potential with highly specialized technical knowledge and management skills readily available only in smaller firms focused primarily or exclusively on such applications.

I understand that you will receive a large number of applications for this role. I do, however, believe that my motivation, commitment and pre-existing skills will allow me to fit into your work environment and immediately start supporting the needs

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In conclusion, I submit this application with a great confidence that I am the right person for the job. If you give me a chance, I can offer you not only the technical experience, but also over 13 years of lessons learned. I am available for video conference and willing to pay for the travel expense for in person interviews. I am looking forward to talking with you. Please feel free to reach out to me

The modern workplace is quite different than before and it requires multiple skills set to make a effective decision and become a successful. Technology has shaped the world in different ways, and our society has been changing rapidly through the innovation, economic development, education, and information. I believe to be a successful person in this world, one should have strong knowledge in interpersonal skill, critical thinking, leadership quality, communication-presentation, research and analysis. These qualities and skills are essential in terms of making a difference within a personality, and producing a positive outcome, and we can develop these skills through daily practices in our work environment.

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The problem used was being able to execute two demands where one demand will execute if the other one does not fit the cell circumstances in Excel. Using Gizmo's list of free tech support sites (Best Free Technical Support Sites, 2012), there was a list of several sites. Some were just recommended while others were highly recommended. Reading through the information on the various sites, each one was a little bit different, but all of them offered support in various areas.

This letter is in response to the position of Operations Support Technician. I am confident that my skills are well-aligned with the Department of Administrations mission and that I would be an excellent fit for your organization. Please accept this cover letter and resume as my sincere interest in this position with your organization. I have extensive experience working in demanding organizations and balancing multiple responsibilities. I am a self-motivated, high energy, organized, dependable person who learns quickly and is always willing to learn.

Few companies today can exist without an IT department. The IT department contains many of the company’s technology experts. Almost all companies rely on computers to some degree whether it is an international conglomerate or a small startup company. Some companies are very dependent on computer systems while others use them only for accounting for payrolls and everyday computer tasks. Most organization, even the smallest company have people whose job is to make sure that the computer system is up and running or an emergency contact to call when the computer systems goes down. In the future, I want to take the head of a database administrator of an IT department whether the size of the company is small or enormous.

Information Technology (IT) is a foundation for conducting business today. It plays a critical role in increasing productivity of firms and entire nation. It is proven that firms who invested in IT have experienced continued growth in productivity and efficiency. Many companies' survival and even existence without use of IT is unimaginable. IT has become the largest component of capital investment for companies in the United States and many other countries.

All employers want you to have a basic understanding of the technology being used in whatever area of the Information Technology (IT) field you go into; however, the most important skill has nothing to do with computers or networks. Tammy from the Industrial Credit Union put it succinctly. “Communication skills are a priority. Someone with tech skills are a dime a dozen.” What employers are looking for is someone with skills and the ability to communicate. Communication skills are key to a successful career in IT.

Information Technology (IT): The hardware and software technologies a firm needs to achieve its business objectives (Kenneth C Laudon and Jane P Laudon., 2010).

All these factors are creating new challenges and new opportunities for businesses of all kinds and for the public sector. Adapting to the volatility and change is crucially dependent on, and in many cases driven by, IT. But to successfully meet these challenges and grasp these opportunities, you must focus on what you do best, not on becoming systems experts. Yet at the same time you must be 100 per cent certain that your IT support is efficient, cost effective and totally tuned to your needs.

Therefore, IT managers need effective management systems and processes to help them deal with the issues and challenges inherent in their responsibilities. Feeny and Willcocks (1998) suggested that core IS competencies are needed to assist the development of IT, measurable in terms of IT activities supported, and resulting business performance. Figure 1 shows the 9 core IS competencies. The research carried out indicated that in order to have a successful IT function there are four major tasks which need to be accomplished. These include: co-ordination and leadership; ensuring technical capability; managing the external supply; and meeting the business’s requirements.