and then find out they have NO computer skills?? how are u supposed to train what to do, when ur busy trying to explain What function is for what...something anyone who works w/ computers should know (highlight, copy, paste, drag, forwarding emails, etc etc...!)
2006-11-01 07:24:00 · 3 answers · asked by sasmallworld 6 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
i had to cross train a co-worker before i went on maternity leave and had the same prob. I told my boss she was an idiot and they should pick soemone else for the job, but she didn't listen. She regreted it...BIG TIME. I don't know what to tell you, except maybe talk to the boss and explain that this person isn't qualified to cross train for the position. Good Luck
2006-11-01 07:36:26 · answer #1 · answered by ? 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You are right, they should already have these skills. However, they were already awarded the job and your employer thinks highly enough of you to train them. I would talk to the manager and let them know the situation and ask them if it would be ok to purchase a CD from Staples or Video Proffesor to teach them the basics. Or you can have them go to microsoftoffice.com for some free training. Other than that, I'm sure you have a book around somewhere on word, give it to them and everytime they ask you a question look it up in the book with them or go to help in word. This will teach them to be dependent on the book and microsoft help, not you.
I know it's frustrating, but hang in there. The other person will either sink or swim if you make them.
2006-11-01 15:34:01 · answer #2 · answered by Mel 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Does your boss know that they don't have these skills? They might have fibbed a bit on their application. It's too hard & time consuming trying to teach someone with no computer skills.
2006-11-01 15:33:00 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋