QUESTION 20 OF 25
Are you proficient in Excel?
Like most college graduates from this generation, it is expected that the candidate has extensive experience using Excel. Given that, beyond saying that you are proficient in Excel, speak to some of the advanced skills you have that would be useful in the accounting field. These include SUMIF formulas, Lookup formulas, and pivot tables.
"Yes, I am very proficient in Excel. In college, I took electives on advanced Excel skills. I am very comfortable sorting and filtering data and creating pivot tables. Additionally, I have used Lookup and Sumif formulas to build reports. I look forward to expanding my skills even further as I begin my career."
