"My computer and technical skills are strong as I continually take coursework to stay up to date on new trends and technologies. If I had to choose my top three core competencies, I would choose QuickBooks, the Microsoft Suite, and SalesForce. Anything you require that I may not know, I can study before my start date."

The interviewer would like a more comprehensive idea of your technical skills. It's likely that there is a list of desired skills on the job posting or job description, so be sure to refer to those 'must-have' and 'nice-to-have skills in your reply.

Some of the most common technical and computer skills an employer will look for these days include:

-Microsoft Word
-Microsoft Outlook
-Microsoft PowerPoint
-Microsoft Project
-Microsoft Excel
-Microsoft Access
- Google Suite (G-Suite)
- QuickBooks
- WordPress
-Photoshop
- InDesign
- Oracle
- PeopleSoft
- SAP (Various modules)
- SalesForce
- Point of Sale (POS) Systems

"I am an expert level user in the Microsoft Office suite, primarily in Excel where I can create highly effective spreadsheets with macros and other effective tools. I have experience in various SAP modules and QuickBooks. I know you were seeking someone with experience in these areas and I assure you I am very well-trained in all of them."