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| to go back to work. Question is, where should you | | | | Do you prefer to learn in a classroom setting? Another |
| start? | | | | great (and inexpensive) option is to check out the |
| There are plenty of great career options out there, | | | | classes at your local library. Many communities offer |
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| working fast. But if it's been awhile since you've | | | | year. All you need is a valid library card (so make sure |
| worked on a computer, you may want to take a | | | | you pay those late fines before you sign up). |
| refresher course first. Technology has probably | | | | Take a Computer Class at Your Local Community |
| changed since the last time you were employed, and | | | | College |
| today's job applicants need working knowledge of | | | | Looking for a specific computer skill or program? Do |
| computers and the programs that make up Microsoft's | | | | you already know a little bit about Microsoft excel and |
| Office Suite. Here are three quick ways to educate | | | | you're ready to take it to the next level? Get exactly |
| yourself without breaking the bank: | | | | what you want by taking a class at your local |
| Take a Computer Class Online | | | | community college. Classes are inexpensive, available |
| You can get started right now (literally when you're | | | | for a wide variety of software programs, and offered |
| done reading this paragraph) with free self-taught | | | | from beginner to intermediate levels. Most schools also |
| lessons, demos and practice sessions from Microsoft. | | | | offer online and weekend courses, making it easy to fit |
| The training section of their website offers instructions | | | | them into your schedule. |
| for their most widely-used programs, including | | | | One word of advice: as you look into classes, make |
| Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, | | | | sure to focus on those that teach Microsoft Word, |
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| you can practice and get familiar with them before | | | | programs in today's most promising careers, and |
| you make a purchase (or before you start that new | | | | knowing them will not only help you land the job you |
| job). | | | | want, it will ensure your success in the workplace. |