{"id":1903,"date":"2023-10-01T06:37:54","date_gmt":"2023-10-01T06:37:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/people.utm.my\/azhari\/?p=1903"},"modified":"2023-10-01T06:37:56","modified_gmt":"2023-10-01T06:37:56","slug":"top-five-ict-skills-all-employees-should-have","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/people.utm.my\/azhari\/2023\/10\/01\/top-five-ict-skills-all-employees-should-have\/","title":{"rendered":"Top Five ICT Skills All Employees Should Have"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Here is a list of the top five ICT skills all employees should have:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Basic Operation of ICT Hardware<\/strong> \u2013 Including printers, scanners, photocopiers, smartphones, tablets and projectors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Safe Internet Usage<\/strong> \u2013 Such as using search engines for research purposes or updating company social media accounts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Typing<\/strong> \u2013 The ability to use a word processing program (such as Microsoft Word) to create letters, agendas and minutes. In some roles (such as medical or legal secretarial work), audio transcription skills will be required.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Document Creation<\/strong> \u2013 The ability to use software (such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft Publisher or Adobe Creative) to produce professional documents like PowerPoint presentations, letters, leaflets or posters.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Email and Calendar Management<\/strong> \u2013 The ability to use an email solution (such as Microsoft Outlook) to communicate with internal and external contacts, keep calendars up to date, and book meetings. In some specialist ICT roles, employees will need an in-depth knowledge of email systems, to create and manage user accounts.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    <\/a>Top Tips for Improving Your ICT Skills<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    If you have very little experience of using ICT, take steps to familiarise yourself with digital technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    If you are looking for employment, research and invest in the equipment you will be expected to use in your preferred job role. Buying a basic laptop will enable you to quickly learn the essential ICT skills listed above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    If you already have basic ICT knowledge but you want to improve your skills, take time to carefully study the job description and person specification for the role(s) you are applying for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Compile a list of the essential and desirable ICT skills required for each role. Tick off any areas you are already skilful in, making notes of specific times when you have demonstrated these skills. It is important to be honest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Once you have identified the key areas for development, consider the following options:<\/p>\n\n\n\n