i realize the advantages of being computer literate because i have been since i was 12...but what are the consequences of 'computer illiteracy'?
2006-10-01 14:54:45 · 5 answers · asked by chantellesse 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
It would be really hard to get a job. Pretty much every medium to high paying job requires some computer skills.
You'd have to resort to being a waiter or something. And even waiters have to know how to use the computer.
2006-10-01 14:59:09 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
There would be many. There are next to no jobs that do not require some type of computer skills. Whether that skill comes in using something as simple as an e-mail account, or in something as complex as using C++...it is required in some way, shape, or form.
Now, at the same time...dont be afraid to apply to a job just because your computer illiterate. Some jobs will still hire an individual who has no prior experience with a computer and train them in the programs used in that job. However, that is rare...and more jobs prefer to not have to train the worker in basic computer skills beforehand.
Put simply...it helps a LOT to have a basic understanding of a computer, and how to use one.
2006-10-01 15:06:05 · answer #2 · answered by pyro_briar 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
ok i can answer this one from my own experience! when i was in high school computer classes were not offered. we had one computer in our school and students were not allowed to use it. after i graduated i got a job in a factory. 17 years later i got fired from that job and as a middle age person i have no idea how to use word or ecxel and i cant find a job that you dont need a degree or experience with a certain program. being illiterate at computers these days you better know how to say "you want fries with that?"
2006-10-01 15:46:06 · answer #3 · answered by smed 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
one will be very hard to obtain employment without computer knowledge.........
one might find in the following areas,
house cleaning, janitorial, baby sitting,yard work, house painting, with low wages involved.
this is the era where computer skills are needed to receive average wages and is almost impossible with out being able to operate the computer.
2006-10-01 16:40:43 · answer #4 · answered by churchonthewayseniors 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, as long as you can push brooms or flip burgers, you can get a job.
2006-10-01 15:03:13 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋