What is a photo technologist and how to become one

Key steps to become a photo technologist

1. Explore photo technologist education requirements

   Most common photo technologist degrees

   High School Diploma

   33.3 %

   Bachelor's

   31.0 %

   Associate

   23.7 %

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2. Start to develop specific photo technologist skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Customer Service	55.64%
   Customer Orders	3.21%
   Sales Floor	3.05%
   Troubleshoot	2.98%
   Stock Shelves	2.68%

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3. Complete relevant photo technologist training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 1-3 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New photo technologists learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a photo technologist based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real photo technologist resumes.

4. Research photo technologist duties and responsibilities

   • Manage passport photos, develop films, digital media, CD's, DVD's, and print products.
   • Work collaboratively in a team of 40 to drive sales and minimize error at POS.
   • Maintain department monitor color calibration and FUJI F922AL film processors
   • Process and develop customer's pictures using Fuji equipment.

5. Prepare your photo technologist resume

   When your background is strong enough, you can start writing your photo technologist resume.

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6. Apply for photo technologist jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a photo technologist job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams