How Would You Rate Your Computer Skill Level?

Zidane24 said:

I don't consider myself an expert by any means...but as a job title and holder of certifications...I do consider myself an IT Pro

I am not flaunting that I do...I just figured I would mention it

Yes, certifications are important, but I know many "pros" who are "paper certs" only - that means they memorized or braindumped what they needed to pass the cert exam.
But when it come to "real world" application and/or problem solving... they cant do squat!

Darryl Licht said:

Zidane24 said:

I don't consider myself an expert by any means...but as a job title and holder of certifications...I do consider myself an IT Pro

I am not flaunting that I do...I just figured I would mention it

Yes, certifications are important, but I know many "pros" who are "paper certs" only - that means they memorized or braindumped what they needed to pass the cert exam.
But when it come to "real world" application and/or problem solving... they cant do squat!

Which is why I consider myself an exception...

...and use this forum as a training ground. If you can survive against the issues here (with this forum being accessible to the world)...you can survive easily as a support give to a gorup of end users that you might have to manage

awenthol said:

What's "Above Average"???? I can usually figure out what's wrong with something and how to fix it, but on the other hand, I would definitely not say I'm anywhere near an expert...

I would define Average...in relation to Computer Skills...as someone who can operate the computer at a basic level

I would define basic as someone who can start the computer...browse the web...install new programs that don't require tech knowledge (Firefox for example)...check email...shutdown the computer...ask for assistance and understand such assistance in an acceptable manner

If you are above average...those things above should be natural for you while harder concepts may be still "over your head"

I am fortunate to be paid for my IT work so by the strictest of definitions I am a professional. As this level is unfortunately blended with the "EXPERT" category I look at it like a tax write-off: If I am eligible I will take it, despite the risk of audit. :)

BeechV35Pilot said:

I am fortunate to be paid for my IT work so by the strictest of definitions I am a professional. As this level is unfortunately blended with the "EXPERT" category I look at it like a tax write-off: If I am eligible I will take it, despite the risk of audit. :)

LMAO...I know exactly what you mean

Lets see if others know what you mean...