If you want to land a half decent job, chances are that you will have to be computer literate, but if you have particular talent in a field such as spreadsheets, this can further your career even more. Spreadsheets are used in many different jobs for calculating, analysing and databases. They are used across many industries such as finance and accounting.

With a spreadsheet, you can easily calculate information much faster and easier than with a calculator and certainly much quicker than the human brain. You simply enter your figures on the spreadsheet, click here and the answer will be calculated in an instant.

A spreadsheet can be used for relatively minor tasks such as small calculations or used in complex accounting systems and databases. If you feel that your career would benefit from having more knowledge of spreadsheets, there are many courses that you can sign up for.

But don't expect to become an expert in a short amount of time as some of the advanced features are extremely complex. Take the time to practise what you have learnt as you will forget the features if you are not using them on a regular basis.

Many employers will pay for their staff to take additional spreadsheet courses as it is often a real asset to their business, so check into this.