Compare Audio and Video Technicians & Computer User Support Specialists District Of Columbia

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Salary

View the mid-level salary in both your current job and your selected occupation. (Annual salaries apply to people who work full-time year-round.)

Audio and Video Technicians $71,300
Computer User Support Specialists $76,200

Similar skills & knowledge

These skills are commonly used in both your current job and your selected occupation.

Communications and Media
Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.

Design
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.

Engineering and Technology
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.

Critical Thinking
Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.

Active Learning
Figuring out how to use new ideas or things.

Complex Problem Solving
Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it.

Administration and Management
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.

English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Instructing
Teaching people how to do something.

Active Listening
Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.

Telecommunications
Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.

Speaking
Talking to others.

Education and Training
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.


skills & knowledge Gaps

These are areas where you might have skill gaps. People working in your selected job generally need higher levels in these skill and knowledge areas than people working in your current job.

Administrative Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Audio and Video Technicians
Audio and Video Technicians
Low
Administrative Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Computer User Support Specialists
Computer User Support Specialists
High

Administrative
Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.

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Customer and Personal Service Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Audio and Video Technicians
Audio and Video Technicians
Medium
Customer and Personal Service Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Computer User Support Specialists
Computer User Support Specialists
Very High

Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

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Mechanical Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Audio and Video Technicians
Audio and Video Technicians
Low
Mechanical Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Computer User Support Specialists
Computer User Support Specialists
Medium

Mechanical
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

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Computers and Electronics Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Audio and Video Technicians
Audio and Video Technicians
High
Computers and Electronics Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Computer User Support Specialists
Computer User Support Specialists
Very High

Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

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Personnel and Human Resources Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Audio and Video Technicians
Audio and Video Technicians
Low
Personnel and Human Resources Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Computer User Support Specialists
Computer User Support Specialists
Medium

Personnel and Human Resources
Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.

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Typical Level Of Training

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Typical level Of training for Audio and Video Technicians
Audio and Video Technicians

Postsecondary certificate

Typical level Of training for Computer User Support Specialists
Computer User Support Specialists

Some college, no degree

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Licensing

Many states require licenses for certain jobs. See if your selected occupation requires a license and if so, follow the link to find information for your state.

Licensing for Audio and Video Technicians
Audio and Video Technicians

No license found in District of Columbia

Licensing for Computer User Support Specialists
Computer User Support Specialists

No license found in District of Columbia


Certification

Certifications help you get ahead or qualify for different jobs. You usually have to pass a test to earn one, and then you can show employers that you have the skills and knowledge needed to do well on the job.

Certification for Audio and Video Technicians
Audio and Video Technicians

18 related certifications

Certification for Computer User Support Specialists
Computer User Support Specialists

40 related certifications

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