P1P1 — Entry-Level Professional

Entry

Triage incoming tickets under guidance.

What this level means

New to role or field; performs basic tasks under supervision

Scope
Own tasks within a defined component
Autonomy
Close supervision; work reviewed frequently
Complexity
Routine problems with known solutions
Impact
Own deliverables
Decision rights
Few independent decisions; escalates the rest
Leadership
None — building the craft
Typical experience
0–2 yrs

What you'd do

  • Perform simple checks
  • Follow scripts and KB articles
  • Escalate unresolved issues
  • Log customer interactions
  • Assist in troubleshooting basic issues
  • Provide feedback on common issues
  • Maintain ticket documentation
  • Support team in daily operations
  • Triage incoming tickets
  • Follow predefined scripts
  • Document customer interactions

Skills, knowledge & tools

  • Basic troubleshooting
  • Effective communication
  • Customer interaction
  • Time management
  • Documentation
  • Technical aptitude
  • Adaptability
  • Basic product knowledge
  • Product features
  • Support ticket systems
  • Customer service protocols
  • Basic technical concepts
  • Common customer issues
  • Company policies
  • Knowledge base usage
  • Escalation procedures
  • Attention to detail
  • Responsiveness
  • Empathy
  • Basic technical knowledge
  • Customer service orientation
  • Problem-solving
  • Communication
  • Teamwork

What good looks like

  • Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, or a relevant technical field
  • Basic technical skills
  • Strong communication skills

Common titles

Product Support (Tier 1) IProduct Support (Tier 1) 1Entry-Level Product Support (Tier 1)Junior Product Support (Tier 1)Associate Product Support (Tier 1)

What it pays

Market-pay benchmarks for this family × level are being recalibrated across all survey sources and will return shortly.

O*NET / SOC: 43-0000Office & Administrative Support Occupations (inferred)

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