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Re: Dear Job Seeker, Is Your Computer Literacy Enough? by Touchforfree(m): 9:19am On Aug 25, 2015
philfrey08:
All these b4 i an tagged computer literate....
Am not sure dangote himsef can use 2 of those

The op is not saying one should acquire all these above listed courses but a professional should pick any that is relevant to one's carrear. An example is the relativity of CAD to Engineering professions and some other packages to d choosen professions.

But one needs to start somewhere sha because a graduate that has not seen the dividend of the first degree and we're advising him/her to go for any of these which doesn't come free......
Re: Dear Job Seeker, Is Your Computer Literacy Enough? by chinkichun: 9:25am On Aug 25, 2015
I won't advise anybody to learn any computer package that isn't related to his or her job function just for the sake of having a higher litereracy level in computer operations and applications.

On a normal day, basic computer knowledge, typing and MS Office package is enough. Especially in Nigeria where most fresh graduates aren't sure of what their first job will be. Just be very conversant with your computer for regular day to day use.

My advise, wait till you get a job in a career you enjoy, then, learn a computer package related to it.
Re: Dear Job Seeker, Is Your Computer Literacy Enough? by manyr4luv: 9:32am On Aug 25, 2015
Hello! don’t ever debase Microsoft Office packages. Why? Cos you know nothing about it from the way you talked in your article above. Microsoft Word on it’s own can take you 8 years to master everything in it excluding it’s developer level. What we learn in Nigeria is just a crumb of the Microsoft Word bread, talkless of Excel and so on. Don’t ever criticize what you don’t know.

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Re: Dear Job Seeker, Is Your Computer Literacy Enough? by manyr4luv: 9:35am On Aug 25, 2015
The person that wrote this article knows nothing about Microsoft Office. He is still a toddler. He should go and make his research or keep quiet for ever.

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Re: Dear Job Seeker, Is Your Computer Literacy Enough? by decountof(m): 9:37am On Aug 25, 2015
Op....i beg to differ not everybody is Microsoft Office Proficient,......a lot of people cant even use tools in MS office to create a professionally looking documents.

if you can Microsoft Office well,...my brother and sister;...its enough,....if you doubt i challenge you to compete for 100,000k price money in Microsoft office Challenge:http://readmanna.net/schools/national.asp

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Re: Dear Job Seeker, Is Your Computer Literacy Enough? by sutton09: 9:43am On Aug 25, 2015
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Re: Dear Job Seeker, Is Your Computer Literacy Enough? by philfrey08: 9:45am On Aug 25, 2015
justi4jesu:



Keep deceiving yourself with Dangote, A word is Enough undecided
Ok na cool
Re: Dear Job Seeker, Is Your Computer Literacy Enough? by riddo2(m): 9:47am On Aug 25, 2015
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Re: Dear Job Seeker, Is Your Computer Literacy Enough? by Nobody: 9:47am On Aug 25, 2015
kilokeys:
The op should tell us where we could learn cisco and Oracle for free.


Shebi pesin go get work first before im see money to learn these things..


Let's earn with d University degree first..and naturally we would improve ourselves based on interests

Well said. Maybe op thinks learning advances computer training has beans and moimoi u go use pay as fee
Re: Dear Job Seeker, Is Your Computer Literacy Enough? by showblack(m): 9:56am On Aug 25, 2015
kilokeys:
The op should tell us where we could learn cisco and Oracle for free.


Shebi pesin go get work first before im see money to learn these things..


Let's earn with d University degree first..and naturally we would improve ourselves based on interests
Bitter truth
Re: Dear Job Seeker, Is Your Computer Literacy Enough? by PrinceDave001(m): 10:08am On Aug 25, 2015
op or someone should kindly tell us where one can learn advanced programming and SAP.
Re: Dear Job Seeker, Is Your Computer Literacy Enough? by liquidheaven(m): 10:12am On Aug 25, 2015
nochildsplay:
Kind of OP that's makes it hard for graduate to get employed. #rigid

I tell you bro! All this devilish HR personnel

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Re: Dear Job Seeker, Is Your Computer Literacy Enough? by T4kbaba(m): 10:16am On Aug 25, 2015
manyr4luv:
Hello! don’t ever debase Microsoft Office packages. Why? Cos you know nothing about it from the way you talked in your article above. Microsoft Word on it’s own can take you 8 years to master everything in it excluding it’s developer level. What we learn in Nigeria is just a crumb of the Microsoft Word bread, talkless of Excel and so on. Don’t ever criticize what you don’t know.

May He bless you.You spoke my mind. If I start operation on excel for op, he will forget his name.

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Re: Dear Job Seeker, Is Your Computer Literacy Enough? by Kingbilo(m): 10:29am On Aug 25, 2015
Dear OP... Is your grammar enough tongue
Re: Dear Job Seeker, Is Your Computer Literacy Enough? by jeff1607(m): 10:38am On Aug 25, 2015
how much is the OP willing to pay for all those? you expect me to have all of that and pay me 50k perphaps.God is watching ooo.#nuff said
Re: Dear Job Seeker, Is Your Computer Literacy Enough? by kilokeys(m): 10:51am On Aug 25, 2015
After a B. Eng in Engineering.. I did HSE (level 3)

And nothing on that yet..

We too like motivational speeches..

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Re: Dear Job Seeker, Is Your Computer Literacy Enough? by goodychet: 11:03am On Aug 25, 2015
Linqsz:
Which computer package will suit someone that read marketing?

AND BIOCHEMISTRY?
Re: Dear Job Seeker, Is Your Computer Literacy Enough? by highmood(m): 11:12am On Aug 25, 2015
Etophikisi:
op is on point ,cuz almost everybody who has seen computer knows sth or can operate ms apps
continue decieving yourself. I bet u, the content of MS Excel alone cannot be mastered fully in a year not to talk of other office applications and other computer applications. And mind u, not all so called computer literate can operate Ms. Office tools. Why all these certification things and no job is popping up is because of the nature of our economy. Notwithstanding all these, those that will secure a job will and those with both masters degree, computer certificates and other professional degrees who will still be seeking for jobs will never cease to exist. The fact is that be on the safer side by getting the certificates if u can, but if not be prayerful and prepare your CV. Then submit it. Grace one day, may speak for you.

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Re: Dear Job Seeker, Is Your Computer Literacy Enough? by sutton09: 11:12am On Aug 25, 2015
Ameboperoo:
i read accounting . Which will u advice me to go for?


Study QuickBooks, Peachtree and Microsoft Excel. Take a certification exam to assess your proficiency

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Re: Dear Job Seeker, Is Your Computer Literacy Enough? by Nobody: 11:13am On Aug 25, 2015
Acidosis:
Basic Office Application is Enough!

Some learnt Oracle, Quickbooks, etc Yet they can't correctly place their fingers on a keyboard. Some cannot type 1000 words in 30 minutes.

Employing an office secretary who learnt all the complex and 'sophisticated' softwares, without a sound understanding of basic formatting tools on a Microsoft Word app is SENSELESS.

I'd rather employ a sound and fast typist, than a sophisticated Cisco holder. Overall, it all depends on the role and nature of your job.

Personally, I have no regard for all these 3 days & 1 week certifications. I spent 3 months learning MsWord, Excel & PowerPoint. Some of you PMP/Quickbook holders earned your certification after a 6hour weekend training.

Currently doing this but i do not plan to stop there. I am going for Web Design or Oracle (Maybe Both). Why? Because the OP is right. Having basic IT skills is good but not enough especially if you cannot define what specific advantage your basic IT skill brings to an employer who probably expects you to have IT skills as a bare minimum.

On the other hand it depends on the field and nature of the job. I'd expect an accountant to do basic IT and look for specialist skills in an accounting related field. Why would you study accounting at undergrad level and then start doing a professional course in Web Design... where is the agreement? Having specialist IT skills is not the answer for all jobs.

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Re: Dear Job Seeker, Is Your Computer Literacy Enough? by sutton09: 11:15am On Aug 25, 2015
Linqsz:
Which computer package will suit someone that read marketing?


Microsoft Word to write your report and Microsoft PowerPoint for your presentations
Re: Dear Job Seeker, Is Your Computer Literacy Enough? by sutton09: 11:22am On Aug 25, 2015
Etophikisi:
op is on point ,cuz almost everybody who has seen computer knows sth or can operate ms apps

Some people "who has seen computer knows sth or can operate ms apps" do not necessarily know how to produce useful and relevant documents. HR Managers are complaining that applicants only state they know how to use Microsoft Office programs on their CVs but are unable to produce any report on these "basic programs".
Re: Dear Job Seeker, Is Your Computer Literacy Enough? by sutton09: 11:29am On Aug 25, 2015
Almost all companies use Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint to complete their daily tasks. Knowledge and certification in any of these programs would place you above the crowd.

Even in some offices today, most workers rely on one Microsoft expert in their office or their IT dept to complete basic Microsoft tasks. Their work suffers until they receive help from these people.

A good knowledge of Microsoft Office would make you invaluable to most businesses
Re: Dear Job Seeker, Is Your Computer Literacy Enough? by familyline: 11:41am On Aug 25, 2015
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Re: Dear Job Seeker, Is Your Computer Literacy Enough? by ohworode20: 11:52am On Aug 25, 2015
Learn and acquire all the computer packages and don't get a job where you can apply all your computer proficiency for just three months.. my brother everything will varnish from your head. You will be surprised that when you eventually get a job after one year of that your training, you will not be able to navigate your ways successfully again.

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Re: Dear Job Seeker, Is Your Computer Literacy Enough? by mikkypel(m): 12:03pm On Aug 25, 2015
It's like this op is high on dry weed, all these for what? Are we applying for a Microsoft job?

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Re: Dear Job Seeker, Is Your Computer Literacy Enough? by chuksmad(m): 12:13pm On Aug 25, 2015
There are some specialist IT packages that will help you to be on your own, even if the job is not forthcoming. Courses like cisco is relevant if you are already in the field as Network specialist.
But webdesign/development can make you relevant as an individual on his own.
Therefore,

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Re: Dear Job Seeker, Is Your Computer Literacy Enough? by Sozzy(f): 12:16pm On Aug 25, 2015
Very well said, but I won't agree with you. Our institutions should be checked, mine inclusive.(UNIBEN). I for one have always been an advocate of learning a professional course but where is the finance(in most cases) for that. A lot of people struggle just to get through B.SC with the hope of getting a job and getting those skills, but where is the job? When all they keep asking for is one certification to the other?. That person who according to u defended himself by saying they were only taught theory might just be saying the truth,u can't just rule that out. God help us all.
Re: Dear Job Seeker, Is Your Computer Literacy Enough? by Sozzy(f): 12:21pm On Aug 25, 2015
mikkypel:
It's like this op is high on dry weed, all these for what? Are we applying for a Microsoft job?

Hahahahahahhhaha....
Re: Dear Job Seeker, Is Your Computer Literacy Enough? by Sozzy(f): 12:29pm On Aug 25, 2015
ohworode20:
Learn and acquire all the computer packages and don't get a job where you can apply all your computer proficiency for just three months.. my brother everything will varnish from your head. You will be surprised that when you eventually get a job after one year of that your training, you will not be able to navigate your ways successfully again.
excellent point.... The truth is thyve made this whole job recruitment thing frustrating for sm1... Even to apply as a secretary, u are expected to have undergone some sort of certified course too. I happen to have a friend who was oppourtuned to travel out. He didn't finish his education!!!! He was given on the job training where he is working right now!. May God help us all......
Re: Dear Job Seeker, Is Your Computer Literacy Enough? by tiswell(m): 12:35pm On Aug 25, 2015
Nnaeb:


http://jobtrends.com.ng/is-your-computer-literacy-enough-by-brown-uzoukwu/

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