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| millionaire00 2001-06-10, 8:51 pm |
| I passed the MOUS PowerPoint test on June 6. I will be 15 on the 14th of this month. I'm working towards the MOUS master and A+ certification. I opened the phonebook and was going to call computer stores to see if they needed a volunteer or intern or whatever. The first business I called, Computer Renassiance, said I just needed to bring a resume by and speak with the store manager. My technology teacher at school helped me create a nice resume, cover letter, and reference page. I went down there, asked to speak with the store manager, and he gave me an interview. I don't think you would really call me an employee. I work for free just because I need some actual business and computer references. He said he will give me some money now and then. Not sure how much he meant by that. I work on Saturdays. This last Saturday, I cleaned up old monitors, hooked up computers, installed drivers, hooked up printers, and watch the employees try to sell computers to customers. I am planning on completing my MOUS Master by the beginning of August after I complete all my traing at CompUSA for Word, Excel, Outlook, and Access. Once I get my MOUS master, am I wasting my time volunteering for free or would there be a chance of getting a paying job with computers even though I would only be 15. The store I work at now, sells mainly custom built computers, refurbished items, and little stuff like cd-rom drives, ect. There is nothing that I could apply my MOUS certification to. When the manager was giving the the interview, he said he never heard of Microsoft Office User Specialist certified. Could I be getting paid for having my certification even though I am young? Any replies would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Adam T. Edwards | |
| berg891832 2001-06-12, 9:12 pm |
| Congrats on the job
bill | |
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| Even though you are not hired as a regular employee, you are at least gettings some skills that could be put to use on a paying job.
Most people would rather hire someone that worked in a computer store doing (list everything you did), than somebody that only has their MOUS certification.
Get your A+, it is more fun than boring MS Office stuff. Maybe your boss will take you more seriously too!
-bbb |
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