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Step 1
Think about what you want to do in telecommunications. Because of the sheer multitude of jobs, the training and skills for jobs vary just as widely.
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Step 2
Make certain you have at least a high school diploma for jobs like customer service or line installation.
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Step 3
Prepare for a telecommunications jobs by attending a technical school. Technical schools provide excellent training for many computer and network systems jobs that may involve setting up and maintaining telecommunication systems for businesses. Technical schools also provide electronics programs, which provide training to work as telecommunication equipment installers and repairers.
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Step 4
Plan to pursue a college degree if your interests run to managerial, engineering or research positions. Managerial and sales positions depend just as much on interpersonal skills.
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Step 5
Understand that many jobs prepare you for telecommunications with on-the-job training. Some are formal apprenticeships; others like line installers and repairers learn with extended training on the job.
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Step 6
Use continuing education to keep your job skills current, which is particularly important with the rapid changes in the telecommunications field. Some employers provide continuing education on site or through online sources.
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Step 7
Realize that while education looks good on a resume, employers look for people with specific skills that may include computer hardware, software use and design, programming, voice telephone technology, laser and fiber optic technology, data compression or wireless technology.
