learning microsoft office

[movingtables]

I wanted to run an idea by you guys.
I am currently a job seeker ( stop laughing at the back ).

I am self taught in computers and although i can use word and i did
a clait+ course about 10 years ago i have forgot most of it.

So i had one of them light bulb moments and i decided it's
time i stopped playing games ( they bore me these days anyway ) and
maybe i should pay the £70 for a years microsoft office license and buy
this DVD learn suite for £15 which has over 42 hours of video's and practice
sessions.

if i taught myself how to use these packages to a decent level i should be able
to find a decent office job ?

i always doubt myself lol. sound like a good idea?

 

[movingtables]

cheers guys.
obviously i can type up a letter in word but theres always
a "correct" way of doing things lol.
i still dont know if i'm doing the right thing.

 

[movingtables]

i suppose what i am trying to say is i wish to be able to
learn the office packages to a competent level as not
to make an idiot of myself lol.

i just want to apply for an office job and be competent, nothing special.
thanks for the reply's all.

 

[movingtables]

*update*

managed to get a neighbour to give me an office 2010 license key
as he had quite a few for his company

there are probably more office's using 2010 at the moment anyway
and once i feel proficient in each package, ie word etc i will get myself
an office 2013 (365) license and update my skill set.

I've started with word and learnt a lot ( doing 4 hours a night ) so i
could potentially get an office job soonish before i have learnt all the other stuff.

thanks for the tips guys.
PS: anyone want an office gimp? lol (north west )

 

[movingtables]

The book Microsoft Office Inside Out is ment to be good.

Also you should try and find some voluntary office work near you as that will be good for the CV.

yes i will ask my advisor in 2 weeks about 1 day a week maybe in an office.
i'll look into that book but for now i have downloaded these
power presentations that shows you how to master each application and
has video walk throughs its rather good.