{"id":17333,"date":"2023-05-23T16:27:48","date_gmt":"2023-05-23T16:27:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fieldnation.com\/?p=17333"},"modified":"2025-02-04T05:49:49","modified_gmt":"2025-02-04T10:49:49","slug":"4-hottest-skills-for-cabling-technicians-in-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fieldnation.com\/resources\/4-hottest-skills-for-cabling-technicians-in-2023","title":{"rendered":"4 Hottest Skills for Cabling Technicians in 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"

Behind every wireless device is\u2026a wire. And, nobody knows that better than cabling technicians.\u00a0But here\u2019s something many people seem to forget: Behind every wire is the technician who pulls and installs, tests and inspects, troubleshoots and maintains it.<\/p>\n

As the unsung heroes of digital transformation, you have the knowledge, experience, (and hand tools!) everyone needs. But you may not have a window into which skills are most likely to help your business or career gain traction in the marketplace.<\/p>\n

Which cabling skills are in the highest demand? <\/strong>Field Nation\u2019s data gives independent technicians and businesses more than just a clue.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n<\/a>

1. All Things Low-Voltage<\/b><\/h2>\n

The demand for low-voltage cabling continues to rise, especially in retail. Store openings\u2014as well as upgrades and remodels\u2014remain strong. Thanks to the growth of self-checkout and mobile checkout, thousands of feet of low-voltage cable will be pulled and installed to support all kinds of additions to the shopping experience from point-of-sale systems to digital displays. Of course, that also means technicians will be needed for low-voltage cable testing and cable termination.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n<\/a>

2. A Network to the Future<\/b><\/h2>\n

Connected devices now number in the billions. Expanding fast and resilient network infrastructure depends on technicians with experience in network equipment rack and stack, network equipment configuration, as well as running and terminating the Cat5, Cat6, and, for big data centers, Cat8. Your customers\u2019 data networking needs are growing, and high-quality\u00a0 video requires high-speed infrastructure most companies don\u2019t yet have\u2014but will definitely need.<\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n<\/a>

3. Why Not Wireless?<\/b><\/h2>\n

That\u2019s the question most of your potential customers are now asking. Devices that depend on internet connectivity are multiplying everywhere, and wireless is considered more desirable. That translates into opportunity for technicians who are experts in wireless equipment installation and configuration, fiber cable, and the devices that connect to the 5G cellular broadband capability that is becoming more available every day.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n<\/a>

4. The Internet of (even more) Things<\/b><\/h2>\n

Security systems, IoT sensors, screens, signs, wireless devices, mobile points of sale and inventory\u2014more of the things we use are smart\u2014and connected to the internet. This is especially true in retail. The \u201cpopulation\u201d of the Internet of Things continues to grow, and the market for technology integration and field services that make a seamless and personalized digital world possible is red hot.<\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

With these skills, you can rise above the rest. Cabling gives you a great foothold in the marketplace, one that\u2019s perfect for growing and expanding your business. Finding available field service technicians isn\u2019t easy. That puts experienced and independent professionals like you at an advantage. Labor shortages aren\u2019t going away, and they can motivate your customers to offer higher rates and approve work orders more quickly. Unsure of how to highlight your most marketable skills on your profile or resume? Check out <\/span>these tips<\/span><\/a> for doing just that!<\/span><\/p>\n

As our lives become more digitized, the demand for the equipment and expertise needed to expand our technology infrastructure will continue to grow. <\/span>Your skills aren\u2019t just nice to have\u2014they\u2019re essential for any business committed to moving ahead.<\/b> That\u2019s why there\u2019s no doubt you\u2019ll be there laying the future, one foot at a time.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Behind every wireless device is\u2026a wire. And, nobody knows that better than cabling technicians.\u00a0But here\u2019s something many people seem to forget: Behind every wire is the technician who pulls and installs, tests and inspects, troubleshoots and maintains it. As the unsung heroes of digital transformation, you have the knowledge, experience, (and hand tools!) everyone needs. […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":53,"featured_media":17329,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"xn-wppe-expiration":[],"xn-wppe-expiration-action":[],"xn-wppe-expiration-prefix":[],"footnotes":""},"content-group":[],"class_list":["post-17333","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","fldn_content_type-blog","fldn_work_type-cabling"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n4 Hottest Skills for Cabling Technicians in 2023 | Field Nation<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/fieldnation.com\/resources\/4-hottest-skills-for-cabling-technicians-in-2023\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"4 Hottest Skills for Cabling Technicians in 2023 | Field Nation\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Behind every wireless device is\u2026a wire. And, nobody knows that better than cabling technicians.\u00a0But here\u2019s something many people seem to forget: Behind every wire is the technician who pulls and installs, tests and inspects, troubleshoots and maintains it. As the unsung heroes of digital transformation, you have the knowledge, experience, (and hand tools!) everyone needs. […]\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/fieldnation.com\/resources\/4-hottest-skills-for-cabling-technicians-in-2023\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Field Nation\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2023-05-23T16:27:48+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2025-02-04T10:49:49+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/fieldnation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/current-news-e1683921036536.png\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"575\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"276\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/png\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Field Nation\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Field Nation\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"4 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/fieldnation.com\/resources\/4-hottest-skills-for-cabling-technicians-in-2023\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/fieldnation.com\/resources\/4-hottest-skills-for-cabling-technicians-in-2023\",\"name\":\"4 Hottest Skills for Cabling Technicians in 2023 | Field Nation\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/fieldnation.com\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/fieldnation.com\/resources\/4-hottest-skills-for-cabling-technicians-in-2023#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/fieldnation.com\/resources\/4-hottest-skills-for-cabling-technicians-in-2023#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/fieldnation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/current-news-e1683921036536.png\",\"datePublished\":\"2023-05-23T16:27:48+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2025-02-04T10:49:49+00:00\",\"author\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/fieldnation.com\/#\/schema\/person\/10cc6a3ba419a66c8222b98f8583a7e1\"},\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/fieldnation.com\/resources\/4-hottest-skills-for-cabling-technicians-in-2023#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/fieldnation.com\/resources\/4-hottest-skills-for-cabling-technicians-in-2023\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/fieldnation.com\/resources\/4-hottest-skills-for-cabling-technicians-in-2023#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/fieldnation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/current-news-e1683921036536.png\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/fieldnation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/current-news-e1683921036536.png\",\"width\":575,\"height\":276},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/fieldnation.com\/resources\/4-hottest-skills-for-cabling-technicians-in-2023#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/fieldnation.com\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"4 Hottest Skills for Cabling Technicians in 2023\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/fieldnation.com\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/fieldnation.com\/\",\"name\":\"Field Nation\",\"description\":\"Get field service work done\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\/\/fieldnation.com\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/fieldnation.com\/#\/schema\/person\/10cc6a3ba419a66c8222b98f8583a7e1\",\"name\":\"Field Nation\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/fieldnation.com\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/3d64dd4766539dd35f35a8a476c2364104d8b43287c77d435e1b8dc17ce9fa0c?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/3d64dd4766539dd35f35a8a476c2364104d8b43287c77d435e1b8dc17ce9fa0c?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"caption\":\"Field Nation\"},\"url\":\"https:\/\/fieldnation.com\/resources\/author\/field-nation\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"4 Hottest Skills for Cabling Technicians in 2023 | Field Nation","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/fieldnation.com\/resources\/4-hottest-skills-for-cabling-technicians-in-2023","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"4 Hottest Skills for Cabling Technicians in 2023 | Field Nation","og_description":"Behind every wireless device is\u2026a wire. And, nobody knows that better than cabling technicians.\u00a0But here\u2019s something many people seem to forget: Behind every wire is the technician who pulls and installs, tests and inspects, troubleshoots and maintains it. As the unsung heroes of digital transformation, you have the knowledge, experience, (and hand tools!) everyone needs. […]","og_url":"https:\/\/fieldnation.com\/resources\/4-hottest-skills-for-cabling-technicians-in-2023","og_site_name":"Field Nation","article_published_time":"2023-05-23T16:27:48+00:00","article_modified_time":"2025-02-04T10:49:49+00:00","og_image":[{"url":"https:\/\/fieldnation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/current-news-e1683921036536.png","width":575,"height":276,"type":"image\/png"}],"author":"Field Nation","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"Field Nation","Est. reading time":"4 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/fieldnation.com\/resources\/4-hottest-skills-for-cabling-technicians-in-2023","url":"https:\/\/fieldnation.com\/resources\/4-hottest-skills-for-cabling-technicians-in-2023","name":"4 Hottest Skills for Cabling Technicians in 2023 | Field Nation","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/fieldnation.com\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/fieldnation.com\/resources\/4-hottest-skills-for-cabling-technicians-in-2023#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/fieldnation.com\/resources\/4-hottest-skills-for-cabling-technicians-in-2023#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/fieldnation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/current-news-e1683921036536.png","datePublished":"2023-05-23T16:27:48+00:00","dateModified":"2025-02-04T10:49:49+00:00","author":{"@id":"https:\/\/fieldnation.com\/#\/schema\/person\/10cc6a3ba419a66c8222b98f8583a7e1"},"breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/fieldnation.com\/resources\/4-hottest-skills-for-cabling-technicians-in-2023#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/fieldnation.com\/resources\/4-hottest-skills-for-cabling-technicians-in-2023"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/fieldnation.com\/resources\/4-hottest-skills-for-cabling-technicians-in-2023#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/fieldnation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/current-news-e1683921036536.png","contentUrl":"https:\/\/fieldnation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/current-news-e1683921036536.png","width":575,"height":276},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/fieldnation.com\/resources\/4-hottest-skills-for-cabling-technicians-in-2023#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/fieldnation.com\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"4 Hottest Skills for Cabling Technicians in 2023"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/fieldnation.com\/#website","url":"https:\/\/fieldnation.com\/","name":"Field Nation","description":"Get field service work done","potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/fieldnation.com\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/fieldnation.com\/#\/schema\/person\/10cc6a3ba419a66c8222b98f8583a7e1","name":"Field Nation","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/fieldnation.com\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/3d64dd4766539dd35f35a8a476c2364104d8b43287c77d435e1b8dc17ce9fa0c?s=96&d=mm&r=g","contentUrl":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/3d64dd4766539dd35f35a8a476c2364104d8b43287c77d435e1b8dc17ce9fa0c?s=96&d=mm&r=g","caption":"Field Nation"},"url":"https:\/\/fieldnation.com\/resources\/author\/field-nation"}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/fieldnation.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17333","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/fieldnation.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/fieldnation.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fieldnation.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/53"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fieldnation.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=17333"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/fieldnation.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17333\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fieldnation.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/17329"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/fieldnation.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=17333"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"content-group","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fieldnation.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/content-group?post=17333"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}