“This is the moment…when we should have a Marshall Plan for ourselves“
— David Autor, labor economist, M.I.T.
A recent article in the NY Times stated “Economists, business leaders and labor experts have warned for years that the coming wave of automation and digital technology would upend the workforce, destroying some jobs while altering how and where work is done for nearly everyone…the rapid change is leading to mounting demands for training programs for millions of workers.” Read more here: (NY Times, July 13, 2020).
If a company uses Microsoft Office, that means the HR team likely incorporates an Excel skills assessment test for certain positions. This is done to help ensure potential employees will be successful. So if you’re looking for a promotion or a new job such as one of these, you’d be wise to brush up on your productivity skills.
- Data Entry Specialist
- Business Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Sales Coordinator
- Training Analyst
- Cost Estimator
- Administrative Assistant
- Project Manager
- Customer Service Specialist
- Accounting Clerk
- HR Coordinator
Whether you use them now or use them later, you will use them. The sooner you learn them, the more facile you’ll become. Ultimately, if you’re not being up-skilled or reskilled by your company, the responsibility is on you.
