milovany Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 (edited) In the required qualifications for the position it says: Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office programs, and ability to quickly learn other programs specific to the position/department. Based on the advice of a head hunter we know, I'm listing all the stated qualifications for the position in the cover letter in one column, with DH's skills/experience in the other column. DH's computer skills are limited -- he can learn as needed, but he doesn't have "proficient computer skills, including MO programs" today as we submit the application. What do I write in the second column? I can't really leave this qualification out since I've included ALL the other ones, for which dh does have sufficient experience/skills. Any advice? ETA - Turned it in. Thanks for your help! Edited February 12, 2011 by milovaný Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beansprouts Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 In the required qualifications for the position it says: Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office programs, and ability to quickly learn other programs specific to the position/department. Based on the advice of a head hunter we know, I'm listing all the stated qualifications for the position in the cover letter in one column, with DH's skills/experience in the other column. DH's computer skills are limited -- he can learn as needed, but he doesn't have "proficient computer skills, including MO programs" today as we submit the application. What do I write in the second column? I can't really leave this qualification out since I've included ALL the other ones, for which dh does have sufficient experience/skills. Any advice? Does he have any experience with other word processing, spreadsheet or database programs that he could list? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milovany Posted February 11, 2011 Author Share Posted February 11, 2011 Does he have any experience with other word processing, spreadsheet or database programs that he could list? Nope. I need to figure out how to word " No experience but willing and able to learn" in the best way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simka2 Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 Does he have to turn it in tomorrow? Do you have office word or works on your computer? Get him proficient!!! It's not that hard...you could do it in a LONG evening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 Nope. I need to figure out how to word " No experience but willing and able to learn" in the best way. They are asking only specifically for MS Office. Can he teach himself with a book or take a quick course at a community college? If yes, I would just write that he is currently enhancing his knowledge level to proficient or something like this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milovany Posted February 11, 2011 Author Share Posted February 11, 2011 Does he have to turn it in tomorrow? Do you have office word or works on your computer? Get him proficient!!! It's not that hard...you could do it in a LONG evening. Well, it's due today -- but you're right, I thought about that. I could say "in training" and get him trained myself since I'm wildly proficient. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simka2 Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 Just wanted to give you a :lurk5:. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beansprouts Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 "quick to learn and apply office technologies and software applications" Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milovany Posted February 12, 2011 Author Share Posted February 12, 2011 "quick to learn and apply office technologies and software applications" Yes, very nice. But I already had to turn it in. :glare: I put something about "Currently in training for MS Word and basic Excel. Able and willing to learn department-specific software programs." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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