| One of the most powerful social changes wrought by | | | | market, which has seen a dramatic surge in |
| the ongoing "technological revolution" is the broad | | | | "high-tech" careers over the past several decades. |
| distribution of knowledge across the Internet and the | | | | What's more, computer technology has invaded |
| proliferation of speedy, low-cost computers and | | | | every area of life, and even fast-food restaurant |
| digital devices. These advances have changed the | | | | employees need some familiarity with computers to |
| face of education quite drastically, empowering more | | | | hold their jobs. At every level and in most disciplines |
| people in more places than any other form of | | | | in the workforce, computer skills are not only |
| information delivery. | | | | required but are expected of every applicant. |
| On the other side of the coin is the employment | | | | |