Install cable infrastructure in new and existing situations for new phone systems to new computer network systems.
Actual Career: Cable Technician
Industry:
Telecommunications Career Field:
Telecommunications Company Position:
Other Location:
INDIANA, Southern RegionRequired Level of Education:
Other Actual Level of Education:
Associate’s Degree
Field of Study:
computer electronics Name of Educational Institue:
ITT Technical Institute Type of Educational Institute:
Technical School Length of Time in Career:
14 years Annual Earnings, 1st Year:
20,000-30,000 Annual Earnings, Last Year:
30,000 – 40,000 Weekly Hours:
40 Ordinary Shift:
Day Required Travel Amount:
up to 25% travel
Actual Comments from the holder of this Actual Career
How do you feel about this Actual Career?
If I had known years ago, what I know now, I would have furthered my education to take me elsewhere.
Was your degree helpful in your career field?
no
In your opinion, what kind of education did you need to get this career?
In my opinion, an a high school or degree from a technicial school would be enough to get into this career.
Experience, Skills, Specialized Training, Licenses, or Certifications:
The best experience I have received was on the job training. I have also spent 1 week in Tampa, FL. receiving the BICSI (Building Industry Consulting Services, International) Technician Certification .
