My Future CareerElectronics Technician / Sales

RepresentativeBy: Brandon Colon

Top 5 Colleges Queens College : Queens, NY Hofstra University : Hempstead, NY

SAT Average Score: Verbal: 531 Math: 541 SAT Average Score: Verbal: 540 Math: 560

Grade Point Average: Above 85% Grade Point Average: Over 80%

Tuition: In State $4,200 Out of State: $7,800 Tuition: $27,600

New York Institute of Technology : Manhattan, NY/ Westbury, NY Adelphi University : Garden City, NY

SAT Average Score: Verbal: 528 Math: 576 SAT Average Score: Verbal: 551 Math: 544

Grade Point Average: 83% to Above Grade Point Average: 3.22 Over 88%

Tuition: $24,670 Tuition: $23,800

NYC College of Technology : Manhattan, NY New York University : Manhattan, NY

SAT Average Score: Not Required SAT Average Score: Verbal: 648 Math: 641

Grade Point Average: Above 85% Grade Point Average: 3.65 Over 94%

Tuition: In State $4,939 Out of State: $12,789 Tuition: $31,000

QualificationsWhen becoming an Electronics Technician and Sales Representative, you must have knowledge in the field of technology. You must know the internal and external parts of Computers, electronic devices, and home appliances. You’ll need an education in the field of Business management, Computer Technology, or Engineering. Courses in High School and College dealing with Business, computer hardware/software, or technology can be considered as training towards this career.

Nature of the WorkA Technician and Sales Representative must have the

ability to know what exactly he/she is going to make and how it’s going to be sold. The Electronics Technician needs to be able to put together a computer or home appliance, take it apart and build it again. The Sales Representative takes the product and decides the price of the item, how many should be made in factories and where they’ll be shipped. A Sales Representative can also meet with other businesses and corporation. This is a way to introduce the product, discuss its functionality and productivity. The companies can possibly reach an agreement on merchandise approval. Then they will discuss finances, quantities needed and shipment of the merchandise.

Personal TraitsThere are many traits that go into someone who is becoming a business man/woman and technician. Leadership is a key role, and there must be someone willing to take control and instruct. When making and selling your appliance, effort must be put into it. Diligence is an important trait for this type of career. Patience is an important factor when you are constructing the product as well as when you’re dealing with the consumer. Entering this field requires you to have excellent socialization skills.

Trends/OutlooksThis type of career is always changing. In the world of today, technology is rapidly evolving with new ideas and inventions that help make our everyday lives easier. Business representatives who get into this field can also find themselves in corporate America. One specific Trend is incorporating a greater use of computers and other appliances in schools, airports, restaurants, and homes. One thing most sales representatives have to look into is the fact that if they cannot sell the product to consumers, then the business will fail and result in money loss.

Job AvailabilityThere are many places around who will hire a technician. Electronic shops and stores are always looking for someone who knows about computers and technology. Big Corporations like Microsoft, Sony, Samsung, Yamaha, Mitsubishi are recruiting college or even high school students who are looking into becoming a technician. These big corporations are also in the search for someone who knows how to talk and can manage and sell their products. One thing to note is that this is not always a stable job being the way the economy is.

Earning PotentialAn Electronic Technician’s salary starts out at $25,000 and in a year can rise to $64,000.

Sales Representatives’ salaries start out at $31,800 and after a year can rise to as much as $84,600

For a Sales Representative there are many different fields to go into, but the earnings may not be as much.

A person who does both technician and sales representative can start out at almost $60,000 and in a year can earn close to $150,000

Related Occupations

When becoming an Electronic Technician or Sales Representative, there are many other related fields that acquire the same or similar skills. Computer Hardware/Software, Computer Scientists, Computer Programmer, Engineer, Promoter, CEO of a company and many others are few examples of related occupations to this career.

Challenges/DrawbacksChallenges are always what lie ahead for

businessmen. Technicians and Business men are always dealt with the pressure and stress of creating a good product that appeals to the audience and trying to sell it to them. Time is a very important asset that can make a person go crazy if they are not organized. Technicians and Sales Representatives must meet deadlines so the pressure starts there, but you must always remember to remain calm and relaxed and remember that you are doing something that you love and you have nothing else better to do. With a positive and focused mind, work will be done and deadlines will be met.