Computer User Support Specialists
O*NET Code: 15-1232.00
Education Level
Zone 3 - Medium Prep
Associate degree or apprenticeship
Description
Provide technical assistance to computer users. Answer questions or resolve computer problems for clients in person, via telephone, or electronically. May provide assistance concerning the use of computer hardware and software, including printing, installation, word processing, electronic mail, and operating systems.
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💼 Also Known As
Application Customer Service Representative (Application CSR)Application Support EngineerApplications AnalystAutomatic Data Processing Customer Liaison (ADP Customer Liaison)Call Center Support Representative (Call Center Support Rep)Cloud Operations SpecialistComputer Customer Support SpecialistComputer Hardware Technician (Computer Hardware Tech)Computer Help Desk Representative (Computer Help Desk Rep)Computer Help Desk SpecialistComputer Lab Assistant (Computer Laboratory Assistant)Computer Operations Technician (Computer Operations Tech)Computer OperatorComputer SpecialistComputer Support SpecialistComputer Support Tech (Computer Support Technician)Computer System Tech (Computer Systems Technician)Computer Systems SpecialistComputer Tech (Computer Technician)Computer Technical Specialist
⚡ Skills (17)
Reading Comprehension4/100
Active Listening4/100
Speaking4/100
Critical Thinking4/100
Complex Problem Solving4/100
Writing4/100
Judgment and Decision Making3/100
Active Learning3/100
Learning Strategies3/100
Monitoring3/100
+ 7 more skills
📚 Knowledge (0)
💪 Abilities (0)
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📊 Skills Comparison
Computer User Support Specialists → Computer Programmers
Transition Difficulty: Easy (67% skill overlap)
✅ Transferable Skills (12)
Skills you already have that transfer to the new role
Active Listening
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Critical Thinking
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Complex Problem Solving
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Reading Comprehension
Current: 4Target: 3
→
Systems Analysis
Current: 3Target: 3
→
Writing
Current: 4Target: 3
→
Judgment and Decision Making
Current: 3Target: 3
→
Speaking
Current: 4Target: 3
→
Active Learning
Current: 3Target: 3
→
Social Perceptiveness
Current: 3Target: 3
→
Time Management
Current: 3Target: 3
→
Monitoring
Current: 3Target: 3
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