Application specialists are employed by all sorts of different organisations in a wide variety of fields. This can be a very lucrative career for tech-savvy individuals who understand and enjoy working with software and computer systems.
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What does an application specialist do?
Application specialists work with computer programs and software systems. They are frequently called upon to troubleshoot problems and help other people to use software applications. They may also be responsible for installing, altering and updating software systems.
Which industries employ application specialists?
Software is found in virtually all industry sectors nowadays, and the same applies to application specialists. Any organisation that relies on software to operate might also employ an application specialist to manage their software systems.
That said, the following industries are known to employ an especially large number of application specialists:
- Biotechnology
- Healthcare
- Medical Devices
- Financial Services
Requirements for application specialist jobs
Specific requirements vary from one job to the next, but application specialists are generally expected to know how to:
- Use a wide variety of devices and applications
- Identify and resolve IT-related problems
- Maintain software systems, keeping them functional and up-to-date
- Advise customers/colleagues and demonstrate how to use applications
The most important quality for an application specialist to have is a firm understanding of hardware and software. Problem-solving skills are important too, since the application specialist is the person everyone else turns to when a piece of software isn't working properly.
It's not all about working with computers, though. Application specialists are often required to demo new pieces of software and help other individuals to understand the systems they're using, so you can add good communication skills and a friendly demeanour to the list of highly-valued skills in this field.
Think you've got what it takes to succeed as an application specialist? At Hyper Recruitment Solutions, we work with a number of businesses who are looking to employ people like you – click here to view current vacancies!
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