Computer Education PPT for Student

1. Computer Literacy in the
Workplace

2. What you need to know
 Basic Typing Skills
 Word Processing
 Spreadsheets and
graphs
 Database
management
 Internet searching
 E-mail

3. Technology is Everywhere
Employers expect high levels of competence:
– selecting and using appropriate technology
– using a variety of software packages, especially
Microsoft Office
– using technology to monitor tasks
– maintaining and troubleshooting complex
equipment
– effectively know how to use E-mail and sending
attachment files

4. Survey of Employers
96
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83
75
93
63
0
20
40
60
80
100
Percentage of What Employers Say Are
Important to Know About Microsoft Office
Word Processing
Excel
Access
PowePoint
Outlook
Internet
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5. Computer Skills Needed for
Writing and Math
 Mathematics
– reconciling differences in
inventory records
– using spreadsheet programs
to track expenditures
– creating charts and tables for
presentations and proposals
 Writing
– memo to justify additional
resources
– preparing instructions for
operating simple machines
– developing a narrative to
explain graphs and tables
– drafting suggested
modifications in company
procedures

6. Careers - Clerical
 Typing letters,
memos, agendas,
proposals
 Sending e-mail and
attachments
 Creating graphs
and charts
 Designing
slideshow
presentations

7. Careers - Automotive
 Keeping track of
customers
 Diagnostic testing
of automobile by
make of car
 Update database
for upcoming
mailing reminders

8. Careers – Retail Sales
 Keeping track of
inventory
 Completing a sale
with customers
 Organizing
merchandise sold
by day
 Keeping track of
commission

9. Marketing your Computer
Literacy On Your Resume
 Include all software packages
you know and have used
– Microsoft Word and Excel
– Email and Internet browsers
 Highlighting computer skills
shows your ability to learn new
software packages.

10. Employers will Evaluate Your
Computer Skills
 When employers interview prospective
employees they want to make sure candidates
are computer literate because less training will
be involved.
– Which computer programs in the office will the
candidate be expected to use?
– Does the candidate have experience/knowledge of
these programs?
– How much time and money does the company want
to invest in the candidate for training purposes?
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11. How to become competent in
Computers………
 Take advantage of computer courses
at Adult Schools
 Enroll in a community class
 Take an on-line course
 Buy helpful books to guide your
learning

12. Being competent in basic
computer skills and a
variety of software packages
will determine if you sink
or swim in the workplace!