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(NOTE: I did a search and looked around, but did not see a similar concept. Apologies if this is a repeat.)
As I was trying to spruce my profile and stuff, I became intrigued as to the experience level notion. As it seems like something you are asking of people to rate themselves, is there a guideline thrown together from the community? I mean... I am generally amazed at the technical knowledge here. But your definition of an intermediate may be strikingly different than the person who is, say, good in Word/Access/Excel and uses the Internet a lot, but that's about it. So.. below is something I threw together. It is obvious I am a beginner, so my statements may not be usable at all. Just a thought.
Computer Illiterate:
Rarely if ever, spend time with a computer. Past turning on and using one or two applications, no discernible experience in working with hardware on computers, software applications. If its anything technical, always calls a professional.
Beginner:
Fairly comfortable with using computer applications; Comfortable with adding/ removing applications on the computer; have been known to attempt basic technical projects; if its anything technical, will usually call a professional.
Intermediate:
Proficient in mainstream applications and operating systems; can program in at least one language; overall have the aptitude to approach technical issues and perform program identification, diagnosis, and implement a solution; If its anything technical, sometimes calls a professional.
Advanced:
Generally regarded as an expert in one technical area; typically involves a technical recognition/ certification, or equivalent; highly independent when approaching technical issues; if its anything technical, rarely calls a professional.
Einstein:
Generally regarded as an expert in multiple technical areas; author/ designer on prominent technical application/ tool; if its anything technical, labels it a personal defeat to call a professional.
As I was trying to spruce my profile and stuff, I became intrigued as to the experience level notion. As it seems like something you are asking of people to rate themselves, is there a guideline thrown together from the community? I mean... I am generally amazed at the technical knowledge here. But your definition of an intermediate may be strikingly different than the person who is, say, good in Word/Access/Excel and uses the Internet a lot, but that's about it. So.. below is something I threw together. It is obvious I am a beginner, so my statements may not be usable at all. Just a thought.
Computer Illiterate:
Rarely if ever, spend time with a computer. Past turning on and using one or two applications, no discernible experience in working with hardware on computers, software applications. If its anything technical, always calls a professional.
Beginner:
Fairly comfortable with using computer applications; Comfortable with adding/ removing applications on the computer; have been known to attempt basic technical projects; if its anything technical, will usually call a professional.
Intermediate:
Proficient in mainstream applications and operating systems; can program in at least one language; overall have the aptitude to approach technical issues and perform program identification, diagnosis, and implement a solution; If its anything technical, sometimes calls a professional.
Advanced:
Generally regarded as an expert in one technical area; typically involves a technical recognition/ certification, or equivalent; highly independent when approaching technical issues; if its anything technical, rarely calls a professional.
Einstein:
Generally regarded as an expert in multiple technical areas; author/ designer on prominent technical application/ tool; if its anything technical, labels it a personal defeat to call a professional.