[comp.sys.mac] Technical support position at Apple

kateley@Apple.COM (Jim Kateley) (12/20/88)

Hello there,

My group is looking for a few good people to work with us.  If you 
are interested in providing technical support for Apple, please 
send a cover letter and resume to me via the Internet, or mail it 
to:

Apple Computer Inc.,
Attn:  Technical Services Manager
600 E. Hamilton Ave.
MS-30D
Campbell, CA  95008

If you choose to e-mail the information, we can read about any 
format (MacWrite, WriteNow, Word, etc.) so you can binhex it and 
sent it that way if you wish.

There are probably a whole bunch of disclaimers I'm supposed to 
stick here, so assume they all apply :-)

Jim Kateley          UUCP: {sun, voder, nsc, mtxinu, dual}!apple!kateley 
S,P,HnS!             DOMAIN: kateley@apple.COM  Applelink: kateley1
Disclaimer:   What I say, think, or smell does not reflect any 
              policy or stray thought by Apple Computer, Inc.

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Technical Support Engineer

The Technical Support Engineer is responsible for providing 
hardware and software technical support via AppleLink and telephone 
to Apple service providers in order to improve service delivery 
through effective technical support.
 
You would Assist Apple service providers, whether retail dealers or 
self servicing accounts, in the diagnosis and repair of complex 
hardware and/or software system problems including network and data 
communication products. Assist with the operation of Apple logoed 
application software, operating systems, utilities and languages. 
Explain and supports Apple service repair strategies to Apple 
service providers. Provide technical support to retail sales 
representatives on compatibility and connectivity of both hardware 
and software products.
 
Manage the field operation of AppleLink by reading the electronic 
mail technical inquiries from Apple service providers, search the 
databases and other resources for the required information and 
responds to the email. Develop and submit new articles and 
recommends needed additions or corrections to the AppleLink 
databases.
 
Escalate locally unresolved repair and support issues. Document 
newly reported hardware or software problems and submit reports to 
the appropriate corporate groups. Develop "work around" and interim 
fixes.
 
Perform as course manager for the various service training courses 
as back up for the Service Trainers. May require travel to on site 
training locations. 
 
Stay current on the service and support of new products released by 
Apple computer. Understand interrelationship of the wide variety of 
Apple products as well as important third party peripherals and 
software.
 
Provide technical support to Service Account Managers, Service 
Account Engineers, Apple sales representatives, and various 
internal staff.
 
Respond to the escalation by Customer Relations of unresolved 
problems between end users and Apple dealers
 
Requires a BS in computer science or engineering technology or 
equivalent experience and two years experience servicing and/or 
supporting microcomputer systems. Apple specific experience is 
preferred. Excellent oral and written communications skills are 
required.

Jim Kateley          UUCP: {sun, voder, nsc, mtxinu, dual}!apple!kateley
S,P,HnS!             DOMAIN: kateley@apple.COM  Applelink: kateley1
Disclaimer:   What I say, think, or smell does not reflect any policy or
	      stray thought by Apple Computer, Inc.