Thanks to the advent of the internet in recent years, a whole new avenue for available work has been created for internet savvy individuals. People with computer and internet know-how can now work online tech support jobs and earn a living.

Virtual tech support companies offer services to organizations or individual by deploying technicians to a software or computer user who is experiencing problems with hardware or software. The system in place aids in letting IT technical support staff in accessing computers virtually through support sessions through which computer problems are easily diagnosed and fixed. This saves time as well as travel costs for a computer user since he doesn’t need to call a customer support technician to his home.

To qualify for online tech support jobs, you need to have at least a high school diploma as well as IT support training from reputable companies or institutions. You likewise need to have firm grasp of the Internet, networks, anti spyware and firewalls, operating systems, mobile devices, PC support, MP3 players as well as antivirus. Moreover, you also should have strong oral as well as written communication skills as you will work in a virtual environment. Knowing a second or third language is an advantage as well.

Similarly, online tech support jobs necessitate skill in explaining technical concepts to newbies or nonprofessionals or going down to the level of understanding of the customer. Solving problems creatively is likewise part of the job and puts customer interaction skills into full use.

Meanwhile, your workstation has to run on at least Windows XP or later versions of Windows OS or Linux, have a minimum of 2Gb RAM, stable and high speed internet connection, quality headset for receiving and making calls and a quiet working environment where you can concentrate.

Online tech support jobs promises a fixed salary or per diem arrangement where you are paid according to the number of calls you take as well as the amount of time you spend on each call. Virtual technician jobs are paid an hourly rate, commission or fixed salary.On one hand, fixed salary makes for an average of $4000 a month or up to over $87,000. On the other hand, hourly pay can be between $25 and $100 an hour. All of these depend on the type of employer, your job expertise as well as the requirement for the job. The more qualified you are for the online tech support job, the higher the chances you get for higher compensation.