TO SUCCEED AS A TECHNOLOGY USER YOUR EDUCATION NEEDS TO INCLUDE...

Intermediate word processing software
E-mail skills
Spreadsheet software
Database management
Graphics/presentations Programming
Online Internet research


SUCCESSFUL TECHNOLOGY USERS ALSO NEED TO LEARN HOW...

Develop teamwork and/or customer relations skills

Make effective business and technical communications

Apply problem-solving skills to complex business situations

Understand and appreciate diversity in society and business

Evaluate issues related to technology

Use career-planning strategies for long-term career growth


 

Technology Users have specific knowledge in a particular area of study plus basic computer software skills. Their roles, salaries, and titles vary depending on the educational degree achieved and computer and software skills mastered.


Technology Users vary from accountants who use spreadsheet software to balance corporate books to legal secretaries transcribing court proceedings in a word processing software. Both use computers as tools in their careers.