GET OFF THE UNEMPLOYMENT LINE! Enhance Your Job Prospects by Becoming Tech-Savvy

Currently, over 9 million Americans are unemployed. With so few job openings and so much competition, todays jobseekers need a competitive edge to stand out from the masses. Could this "edge" be as simple as keeping up with the newest technology?

Currently, over 9 million Americans are unemployed. With so few job openings and so much competition, todays jobseekers need a competitive edge to stand out from the masses.

According to technology expert Brian Nichelson, the edge people need could be as simple as improving their skills and keeping up with technology. Remaining uninformed about or unconnected to technology could keep you from landing your dream job," he says. Todays managers are looking for qualified, tech-savvy individuals who know how to use the newest computer programs and are able to maximize their productivity by using the technology at hand."

Technology can help people work more efficiently, increase their productivity, and make life easier, both personally and professionally. As technology continues to advance, people everywhere need to keep up with it (as much as possible) so that they dont get frustrated and left behind. We need to take a proactive approach to technology," says Nichelson. Instead of surrendering to 'the beast, its time we take control of it."

Technology is accessible to everyone and it is not as complicated as people tend to think. Nichelson asserts that the first step is to develop a technology learning strategy customized to meet your individual needs and resources. As he explains, You need to: 1) Determine your needs; 2) Assess the resources available to you; 3) Rank the resources in order of usefulness to you; and 4) Make or allow the time to use the resources." By following Nichelsons steps, you will be well on your way to becoming a technology guru, not to mention, a more attractive job candidate.

Brian Nichelson is an expert in the field of technology and has been bridging the gap between technology and people for over 25 years. As Founder and Executive Director of TechMatters Institute, Mr. Nichelson helps organizations create implementation and learning strategies that enable users to actually use the technology at hand.

You can learn more about how to harness the power of technology in Nichelsons new book, Taming Technology: You Can Control The Beast (Cameo Publications, $15.95, ISBN 0-9715739-6-4). For a review copy, please call 1-866-372-2636 or send an e-mail to marketing@cameopublications.com.