[trev]

For my gap year job, I will be provided training. I would be using a certain database package to enter and edit data (not sure which database it is until I start work sometime next week). Obviously, the person who trains me will train me verbally. I was wondering will they also give you a user guide to check and figure out how to do other stuff incase you want to check before you do something etc...? Obviously, the guy won't stand there all the time for the whole year teaching and checking stuff for you, and so on..

PS - Although I'm not sure which database it is until I start work, do you guys have any idea what database I would be using to enter/edit data? Would it be something big like Oracle? I got a feeling it's not Access though.

[viviki]

depends what sort of job it is. Some jobs do but some don
t but if you are doing the same stuff all the time it becomes pretty much second nature anyway.

[trev]

(Original post by viviki)
depends what sort of job it is. Some jobs do but some don
t but if you are doing the same stuff all the time it becomes pretty much second nature anyway.

Ok then. By the way, the job is administration. I hope they give me a user guide after training though, incase I need to do some complex features (not sure about using complex features though) incase I forget, want to double check things, etc... It's better than asking people all the time about stuff though. I can say I am forgetful sometimes.

[JennLlama]

(Original post by trev)
Ok then. By the way, the job is administration. I hope they give me a user guide after training though, incase I need to do some complex features (not sure about using complex features though) incase I forget, want to double check things, etc... It's better than asking people all the time about stuff though. I can say I am forgetful sometimes.

Well presumably since you'll be using a computer to enter the data, it is likely to be connected to the internet (though it's always possible it won't be). Assuming it is, then even if they don't give you a user guide don't forget that Google is your best friend You can find loads of information on the internet, especially about computer software. I helped my boyfriend with a project in Access over the summer and, even though I'd never used Access before (nor do I intend to use it again!), it was just fine and we could do pretty advanced stuff with it thanks to the internet (and my existing knowledge of databases in general).
I wouldn't say necessarily the person who trains you will train you verbally - it all depends on the company. I was given "on the job" training in C & C++ which consisted of my being handed a book and told it was pretty good for learning it! The database used also depends on the company - they might be using something big like Access or Oracle, or it might be something smaller, or even their own in-house software. The only way you'll know is if you ask or turn up and find out But don't worry about it, they should make sure you are adequately supported for the role (after all, they *want* you to succeed).
Jenn xx