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BA in CS vs. BALS w/ CS Concentration
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(06-24-2019, 04:27 PM)davewill Wrote: I haven't got as clear a picture as I'd like what career the OP is trying to target. 

Hi Dave! Thanks for your reply!

Great question! I thought perhaps sharing an example for an entry-level support engineer job may help illuminate the picture. I'm *sure* you are familiar with Wordpress (run by Automattic), so their support jobs are a great example:

https://automattic.com/work-with-us/happiness-engineer/

It isn't the entire picture, but it is my understanding that communicating clearly and effectively is an absolute must, then having some web development experience comes in 2nd. A degree is not required. The job is remote (which I need to retain for my son).

I am currently a senior / lead help desk rep, working remotely, and I love everything that goes along with being a lead, just do not want to manage people directly (been there, done that). I am not involved in IT nor networking or anything else that may conjure up typical "help desk" images. I help folks navigate websites, application or web based systems, SaaS, etc. The future for remote support jobs on a whole that I have seen are growing in a direction that you must have some knowledge of basic/intermediate web development, depending on the job (bc of AI). I already have a Help Desk Analyst certificate from a university.

I hope that helps! Thanks again for your insight!!!

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BALS (Social Sciences) + ASNSM in CS - Sept 2022 TESU graduate
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RE: BA in CS vs. BALS w/ CS Concentration - by CarpeDiem8 - 06-24-2019, 06:44 PM

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