In the not too distant past, the only employees who needed computer skills were experts in the information technology field. In contrast, the modern 20th-century employee faces far stricter demands. Regardless of their field, everyone needs computer skills to stay afloat in today's fast-paced, competitive job market. Computers are a part of everyday business life, essential to performing, streamlining, and tracking, nearly every operational procedure—from simple data entry to complex marketing strategy. And, while you need to know the basics just to get your foot in the door, it takes keeping up on the latest market-standard software developments to propel you towards career advancement.

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http://www.washington.edu/students/ugrad/advising/advcomp.html
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