I'm applying for a job that requires the knowledge of MS Outlook. I'm trying to tailor my cover letter toward the job description, however, I have little experience with MS Outlook although I do know that it is an e-mail client and I have worked with web-based e-mail clients before (with my own internet provider).
Do I say "knowledgable about MS Word, Excel, blah blah blah" and leave out MS Outlook or do I add that I am able to learn the basics of MS Outlook?
Or should I just give up? I really want this job. It's a Visitor Services Associate at a local art museum (and I'm a huge fan of art history).
Any help is much appreciated. Thanks.
2006-10-07 06:15:35 · 3 answers · asked by chrstnwrtr 7 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
put exactly what you said but I would go ahead and include MS Outlook....If you have ever sent an e-mail you can be comfortable using Outlook It's about as basic as you get...Good Luck
2006-10-07 06:25:32 · answer #1 · answered by laura468 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would say something like :
"7 years of experience with Microsoft Office Suites and a novice user of other Microsoft products."
If you are an advanced user of Microsoft Word, you may want to mention it. For example, if you know how to use Mail Merge.
The most common usage of Outlook besides emailing is using the Address Book capability to create letters in Word. So if you already know how to use Mail Merge, that is half of the it.
The other important part of Outlook is scheduling appointments.
It is always worth a shot to try going for the job you want. At the same time, it is not difficult to learn these things. There are many books covering Outlook etc at bookstores and libraries. 2-3 hours of reading and on the computer could give you a lot more confidence.
Best wishes.
2006-10-07 06:29:27 · answer #2 · answered by JQT 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Take a few hours to familiarize yourself with this program... then write "Familiar with MSOutlook."
2006-10-07 07:57:57 · answer #3 · answered by Mike S 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋