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Is being an office machine repairer a good fit for you?

Repairs, services and installs computers, cash machines, photocopiers and other office equipment.

What the work involves

  • Travels to customers' shops or offices to service machines or make emergency repairs.
  • Puts machines back together after repairs or part replacements.
  • Advises customers on how to use, maintain and program their equipment.
  • Keeps stock of parts and orders more when needed for repairs.

The interests that suit it

People in this work tend to be hands-on and organising. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.

Hands-onStrong. Building, fixing, and working with tools, machines, animals or the outdoors.
CuriousLow. Finding things out, solving problems, and working with ideas and data.
CreativeLow. Making things: art, writing, music, design and performance.
HelpingLow. Teaching, caring for and supporting people.
PersuadingLow. Leading, selling, and making the calls.
OrganisingStrong. Keeping things in order: records, numbers and systems.

What it tends to reward

Compared with other work, this job stands out for:

  • Independence. Trusted to decide how the work gets done.
  • Security. Steady work in a well-run organisation.

How much training it needs

Fast start. Little or some training needed. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.

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