Technical skills are what employers are seeking. Computer training, experience, and certifications are what an increasing number of employers are looking for in new-hires. Specifically employers are looking for people who are trained and skilled in three areas of the computer field. Probably the fastest-growing need is for computer and network technicians. Employers are looking for people who have hands-on training and experience building, upgrading, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining personal computers.
Employers are interested in candidates who have extensive knowledge of operating systems.
Application professionals who are well versed in Word, Access, Excel, and Powerpoint are eagerly sought out by any company that produces correspondence and other documents. Knowledge of these software applications and of accounting software packages, such as QuickBooks, can open unlimited employment opportunities. Application professionals who are well versed in Word, Access, Excel, and Powerpoint are eagerly sought out by any company that produces correspondence and other documents. Knowledge of these software applications and of accounting software packages, such as QuickBooks, can open unlimited employment opportunities. Often prospective employers look for someone who has a combination of networking and programming skills, as well as software knowledge.