COMPUTER SKIL

COMPUTER SKILLS THAT WILL HELP YOU.

In today’s technologically oriented economy, it’s no surprise that employees with strong computer skills fare better in the job market than their technology challenged counterparts. This trend influences hiring for virtually all jobs, not just technology-centered positions.

If your computer skills aren’t where you’d like them to be, there are many free and low-cost ways to upskill your credentials – and boost your career.

What Computer Skills Do You Need?

If you are in the market for a new job or formulating your professional development plan to position yourself for future career growth, then you should take some time to assess the technology preferences of employers in your field.

Before you start, be aware that there are basic computer and mobile device skills, as well as software skills, that employers may expect you have to have. If you don’t have them, take the time to brush up your skills so you’re a competitive candidate.

What skills do you need? Take the time to do some research to learn about the most in-demand skills for someone with your background and expertise.

How to Generate a List of Skills: 

• Review job postings for your target position on major job sites like Indeed.com and niche job sites for your industry. Make a list of the tech related qualifications that are cited most often.
• Review workshop and seminar topics offered through your professional association to identify cutting edge skills. 
• Consult colleagues in your field and ask them which skills are the most highly valued in their environment.
• Check LinkedIn to see what skills your connections in similar jobs have on their profiles.

Also review these lists of the top computer skills employers looks for and the top skills to list on LinkedIn to learn what skills employers are seeking in the candidates they hire.