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How Computer-Savvy Do You Need To Be?
by Mackenzie Dawson Parksm.dawson.parks@hqpublications.com Career Training Directory Columnist When you put together your resume in preparation to finding a job, make sure you know which skills are attractive to a prospective employer -- and which ones are non-negotiable. Learning Microsoft Excel through an online training course will teach you the basic of the software so that you can market your skills to potential employers. Not only will your learn the Microsoft Excel program, but your online training will allow you to complete the course in the privacy of your own home and on your own schedule.
When you're embarking on a job search while still in college, it's always difficult to separate fact from fiction; to weed out the truths from the huge exaggerations that students will tell each other when they're anxious and not really sure how the whole job search works. Despite this, do your best to ignore the hype. The truth is there is no one silver bullet of employment, no one skill that will guarantee a job offer from the employer of your choice. There are, however, steps that you can take to make your resume look solid and impressive. Take a class in Microsoft office.It might not sound like groundbreaking advice, but Microsoft Office and Microsoft Word skills are pretty much expected by any employer. You could be fluent in three languages, have lined up impressive internships, and have shining recommendations from your professors. But if you don't possess the most rudimentary of computer skills (and this includes Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Word skills), it's quite possible that you won't be given another look. The truth with hiring is that an employer wants to hire someone who will not only add to the company but who will make life easier for his manager. A manager is not going to be happy if they have to waste precious hours of work training staffers in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word. Browse through the course catalogue at your school, or at distance learning centers, and see what's being offered for Microsoft Excel training and classes in Microsoft Word. You'll learn a lot, even if some of the material seems familiar. Trust me it will go a long way on your resume, and in your new office. About the Author Mackenzie Dawson Parks is a freelance writer and editor. She has written for the New York Post, Psychology Today, and Parenting, in addition to other publications. Her previous experience includes three years of public relations and marketing. Mackenzie has a B.A. in English and French Literature, and an M.A. in Journalism. |
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