The role of a technical support representative is about helping people navigate problems with technology. Whether it’s via phone, email, or live chat, their goal is to make users feel supported—and to get things working again.

Here’s a closer look at what their day might involve:

• Figuring out what’s wrong—hardware, software, or something in between
• Guiding users step-by-step through fixes or workarounds
• Escalating bigger issues to senior tech teams when needed
• Keeping detailed notes on what was done (and what still needs doing)
• Helping users get the most out of new features or updates
• Following up to make sure everything’s actually fixed