Fluency in Excel and Word Is the Key to Getting a High-Paying Job
Finding a well-paying job with multiple college courses (or less) can be tricky. Even so, you might be surprised to learn that employers still prefer basics like Excel and Word over more advanced skills. Get them, and your chances of getting a job on a living wage will increase dramatically.
Lack of these basic skills immediately deprives you of two-thirds of potential mid-tier jobs like office administration and retail management, and on average pay 13% more, according to recent research by labor market analyst Burning Glass Technologies . than positions requiring zero computer skills.
If you’ve already mastered Excel and Word, consider taking up Photoshop and CRM software to really see the big jump in pay. To see how these digital skills will benefit you, check out the full article below.
By the Numbers: The Digital Skills Gap for Employees | Burning Glass Technologies via Wall Street Journal
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