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IDC 'Skill Requirements for Tomorrow’s Best Jobs’
According to a 2013 study by IDC, employers are looking for candidates that have 20 specific skills for high-growth, high-wage occupations… number 3 on this list is proficiency with Microsoft Office, PowerPoint and Word specifically highlighted at #11 and #13 on the list.
IDC Study: Top Skills Comparison - High-Growth/High-Wage Positions Versus All Occupations (* Indicates Communication, Integration, or Presentation skill; Source: IDC, based on Wanted Analytics and U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Data, October 2013)
For this reason, Microsoft is committed to investing in students around the world to ensure they have access to the tools that teach these skills.”