9 Essential Software Apps
To complete work tasks efficiently, many employers seek people with proficiency in software apps, such as:
1. Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, used for work tasks such as document creation, data analysis, presentations, and email communication. And most recently, MS Copilot has infused AI technologies across work apps.
2. Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software--including Salesforce, HubSpot, and Zoho CRM for work tasks such as managing
customer interactions and relationships.
3. Project management software, including Trello, Asana, and Basecamp, plans, organizes and manages tasks and projects.
4. Collaboration and communication, including Slack, Zoom, and Microsoft Teams, for collaborating and communicating effectively with team members.
5. Data analysis and visualization tools, including software Microsoft Power BI, Tableau, and Google Analytics used to analyze and visualize data to make informed decisions.
6. Design and creative software, including Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro) for graphic design, web design, and video production.
7. Accounting and financial management software, including QuickBooks, Xero, and Oracle Financials for financial management.
8. AI Tools, like ChatGPT, helps write text and code. And Stable Diffusion and Midjourney for generating images (WSJ 2023, March 18).
9. Robotic process automation, like UiPatch (2023), to automate routine and repetitive tasks within business processes.
According to a survey, workers use an average of 11 apps, with some using up to 16 (Gardner, 2022).
Question: What critical software app did I miss? What is your favorite application for completing your work tasks?
References:
Captain, S. (2023, Mar 18). The technology skills every employee should have today... Wall Street Journal (Online).
Gartner (2022). Gartner's 2022 Digital Worker Survey.
UiPath. (2023). UiPath [Software].
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