It is a gradually becoming the case that lack of computer skills in the 21st century equals illiteracy.Was that harsh? Ask the young lad that was given a computer in an interview to create a little power point presentation and could not.The feeling of humiliation would be more harsh I guess.
The bulk of work carried out in organizations is swiftly moving towards paperless operations. Every function requires at least some level of interaction with computers. leaving those with good computer skills with an edge over those who don’t when interviewing for the same profile. And the good news is that using basic computer applications to get work done is not difficult at all. After putting some effort into getting acquainted with the applications, you will start experiencing much more efficient workdays.
1. Microsoft Office
2. Web and Social Skills
3. Troubleshooting
4. Graphic Design
5. Blogging
6. Writing Skills
7. Job Specific Skills
The first of the list and the focus of this writing is:
Microsoft Office
Offices would find it difficult to function without Microsoft Office. The suite has a set of tools that almost all functions at all workplaces have some use for. If you are still not very confident about your MS Office skills, brush them up before you start losing out on excellent job opportunities just because of this one shortcoming. Here is what you need to learn:
Microsoft Word
It is really popular amongst workers as it helps. in carrying out mail merges, modifying macro scripts, formating documents expertly, and executing other complex functions.
Spreadsheets
Excel spreadsheets are incredibly versatile tools for storing and organizing tabular data, doing calculations on it and performing some strong analytics. As the focus shifts to data in nearly all workplaces, it will become all the more important for workers at all levels to have to deal with at least some bit of it through Excel files. In this scenario, not knowing Excel well will snap points off your resume.
PowerPoint
Presentations are a means of succinctly communicating the results of your work or an idea with others. Being able to quickly put up decent presentations without faltering is a skill you can highlight during interviews.
Learning is a lifelong process. And in the current age, tech-oriented learning is extremely important for everyone. The more updated you keep your skills, the higher will be the chances of landing your dream job.
How to Learn or Upgrade Computer Skills.
Having known the importance of being up to date with computer skills for Office wotk,it is imperative to do something about learning or upgrading these skills as the case may be.
There are courses online that teaches these skills for free or at an economized rate.
- LinkedIn Learning (Beginner Computer Skills
- Google Career Certificates
- Udemy (Computer Skills Courses)
- Udemy: Master Computers – From Beginner to Expert in One Week
- Microsoft 365 Fundamentals
There are other courses that will do justice to your specific needs. Therefore, go all out and search the web for more assistance to be on top of your game.
Don’t forget that these skills makes you more marketable and makes your resume more appealing (you may list your computer skills and certifications in a seperate section on your resume).
Hurry and join the league of the 21st century ‘learned’.
Resources:
https://www.jobcluster.com/career-advice/7-basic-computers-skills-that-are-a-must-when-entering-job-market-69
https://www.linkedin.com/learning/search?difficultyLevel=BEGINNER&keywords=computer
Thanks for this.